First saltwater tank - Seattle

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  1. Tecnomage

    Tecnomage Astrea Snail

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    I found a deal on craigslist I couldn't pass up, the tank had been neglected and the only living things left in it were hermit crabs, snails and lots and lots of algae.

    It's a 90 gallon reef ready glass tank and stand. I added standpipes to reduce the noise flowing down into the sump, it has a kent marine Nautilus Turbo Eductor Protein Skimmer (I can't find any manuals online for it, but it's producing brown sludge so it's gotta be working), box of bio balls, 8 T5 HO lights mounted to the hood but no reflectors, 120lbs+ of live rock and some live sand.

    After some tinkering around and getting everything put together I put new water (RO/DI from the local grocery store and Instant Ocean). I let the water circle the tank for a few days then added a cleanup crew 4 emerald crabs and 2 money cowries. A few more days and everything seemed stable (fresh growth on my live rock and happy cleanup crew) I added a yellow eyed kole tang who has been very happy chomping away at the feast of algae.

    So now my wife and my saltwater adventure begins.

    Jim - Seattle
     

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    Tecnomage, Mar 18, 2011
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  2. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Congrats on the tank! Glad to have you here!
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3reef,

    Congratulations the new tank. :)
     
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  4. pink4miss

    pink4miss Panda Puffer

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    Congrats on the tank and welcome
     
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    Clonefarmer Millepora

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    Welcome to 3reef!
     
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    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    Hello and welcome to 3reef
     
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  7. Zechenia

    Zechenia Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Congrats and welcome!
     
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  8. morninwood

    morninwood Bristle Worm

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    Welcome and good luck!
     
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  9. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    Kole Tang heaven!

    Welcome!
     
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  10. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3 reef, Jim

    Steve
     
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