Hello from Knoxville Tn

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  1. scubba.steve

    scubba.steve Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Hey all, i just got into the saltwater thing, its very intresting and i enjoy watching all the life in my aquarium.
    Currently i have a 29gallon long tank ( WAY TO SMALL FOR MY TASTE )
    but its a good start for learning the basics of saltwater for me.
    Im running an undergravel filter with a powerhead and a 20-40 wisper pump
    My substrate consist of crushed coral and i have approx 40lbs live rock
    Weve got 1 clownfish. 1 domino damsel, 1 green chromis, and 1 yellow with purple down its full back ( Not sure what this is ).
    My live rock has plenty of coraline algea growing on it. and i have 2 emerald crabs, 2 shrimp, and various snails and hermit crabd in there as a cleaner crew.
    Im glad i found this fourm as this newbie needs info on keeping his livestock healthy and expanding
     
    scubba.steve, Jan 22, 2009
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    welcome to 3reef!
    just ask and we will answer, its always better to ask on forums so you get current info cause the hobby is always changing.
     
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  3. jeremy_a

    jeremy_a Feather Duster

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    Welcome to 3reef!!!
     
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  4. ZachB

    ZachB Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3reef!

    I would ditch the undergravel filter if I were you. I would at least get a HOB filter, or prepare for a larger tank, and get yourself a sump.
     
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  5. Triplemom

    Triplemom Pajama Cardinal

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    Welcome, fellow Tennessean!
     
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  6. =Jwin=

    =Jwin= Tassled File Fish

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    I've heard of a really nice LFS up in Knoxville...I want to visit :D
     
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  7. RHorton

    RHorton Pajama Cardinal

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    Welcome to 3Reef!!
     
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  8. scubba.steve

    scubba.steve Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Woops ,, sorry... Yea the 20-40 Wisper i mentioned is a HOB filter.
    I also use the undergravel filter equipped with a powerhead to suck everything to the bottom of the tank and water circulation.

    Sorry like i said i was a newbie... What is LFS???
     
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  9. RHorton

    RHorton Pajama Cardinal

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    LFS stands for local fish store.

    I wouldn't go with a under gravel filter (there a little outdated).plus your blowing around all the good bacteria that you want to settle in the CC and stay there.
     
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  10. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3reef.
     
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