Diving into the World of Saltwater Aquaiums!

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  1. tehbatmaan

    tehbatmaan Plankton

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    Haha I was trying to think of a catchy title.
    Hello everyone,
    My name is David and I'm 21 and really itching to get a tank up and running. I have had freshwater tanks for a long time. I currently have a 350 Gallon Freshwater CA/SA Cichlid tank and a 150 Gallon currently empty tank, waiting for some new fish to come in...after I order them... after I get paid again, haha. It will be a CA/SA Breeding tank for Red Terrors (Cichlasoma Festae) and Cupid Cichlid (Biotodoma Cupido) which will eventually get seperated out after pairs are formed. Anywho I think I have "mastered" freshwater and want to go Salt. I have tons of questions but I'll post them in the approiate threads 3Reef email really stressed no questions here, haha.

    David.
     
    tehbatmaan, Apr 8, 2011
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  2. saltyfresh

    saltyfresh Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    welcom i would love to help i like helping be sure to let us know where you put it
    go slow let it grow helps so much
     
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  3. saints fan 420

    saints fan 420 Expensive Colorful Sticks

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    welcome
     
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  4. Ohsogrumpy

    Ohsogrumpy Astrea Snail

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    Hello and Welcome
     
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  5. haloist

    haloist Skunk Shrimp

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    Hey there! As you probably already know from your FW experience, patience is key to a successful aquarium. Saltwater is slightly similar, you just need to make sure you let it cycle first before anything else, buy a refractometer and a saltwater test kit to check your water. Like always, ask or research before you do anything! lol.
     
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  6. Leonard

    Leonard 3reef Sponsor

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    Welcome to the hobby! As others have mentioned, slow and steady wins the race.
     
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  7. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3reef.
     
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  8. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3 reef



    Steve
     
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  9. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    Hello and welcome to 3reef
     
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  10. mitch303

    mitch303 Astrea Snail

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    welcome to 3 reef. i am new to saltwater as well very fun hobby though!
     
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