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  1. BeatJunkie

    BeatJunkie Plankton

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    Hey everyone, I'm looking to set up a reef tank. I've had a couple of small freshwater tanks before but nothing serious. I have been looking at some of the pre-made kits, I'm not sure what I should start out with. I have been looking at tanks in the 20-30 gal range.
     
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Welcome to 3reef!!!!! I just bought a 20 gallon finnex.
     
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  3. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    welcome to 3 reef , BeatJunkie

    its a great site and your about to take the step into a great aspect of the hobby

    Steve
     
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  4. oceanparadise1

    oceanparadise1 Fire Squid

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    Welcome! why not start out with a bio cube? like a 29 gallon bio cube, i suggest you upgrade the lights thou but thats just me :)


    one tip i will give you now....dont go cheap!!! if you skimp on important things your tank will suffer! o and buy a refarctometer NOT a swing arm!
     
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  5. Triggerfish

    Triggerfish Ritteri Anemone

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    Welcome to 3reef. This site is great for learning. In aquariums the more water it holds the more stable it will be, if you are going with a 20-30 gallon, I recommend you get a sump to add more water to your system. One last thing, don't get damsels as starter fish, IMO they are the most aggressive fish in the aquarium world. I would recommend getting chromis when you start.
     
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  6. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    welcome to 3reef. Like everyone else i suggest going with as large a tank as you can and try not to skimp on anything you dont have to.
     
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  7. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3reef, glad to have you aboard :)
     
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  8. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    Hello and welcome to 3reef
     
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  9. dirtydavenkc

    dirtydavenkc Purple Spiny Lobster

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    welcome to 3Reef. marine tanks are the way to go, although you might just want to take your wallet out and throw it as far as you can.;D
     
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  10. cdeboard

    cdeboard Montipora Digitata

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    Welcome to 3reef! LOL and dirtydave
     
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