Hello From Pa

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  1. reefman1132

    reefman1132 Skunk Shrimp

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    Hi guys, I'm pretty new to this whole thing. I know I really want to set up a mini-reef tank. I read a book on this and have been on your forums for a day or two. I'm thinking a bout having about a 55 or 40 gallon tank. I know somewhat a bout the processes important to setting up a tank(filtration, heat, balanced water) but i'm still confused by brand names and things like that. It would be really nice if you all could just explain your setups and tell me some good web sites and techniques.
     
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  2. wildreef

    wildreef Stylophora

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    Hello Reefman , welcome !
    Theres lots to read and learn on 3reef
     
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  3. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    Where in PA you from? Near allentown and theres a club for eastern PA aquarists that ca hook you up with almost everything. :)
     
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  4. reefman1132

    reefman1132 Skunk Shrimp

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    sorry i'm in Altoona thats more central. I'm still looking for a dealer in my area but i haven't really looked if anyone is familiar with the area by chance. i'm willing to travel a bit.
     
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  5. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    Hmm... Try TBaquatics if you are going to mail order, as they have 9.99 shipping to eastern and central PA. If you dont mind driving, theres a place in Northampton, but they are expensive and their live stock are not the best anymore, used to be the best place, but he switched to Chinese dealers and nothing lives more than a week :-/ In Lancaster theres a place called that fish place which is HUGE. I mean HUGE. Suppesedly have great prices and decent fish and livestock. So id try therefirst :-/ Heres their site :)
    Aquarium Supplies, Tropical Fish Supplies & Fish Tank Supplies & Accessories
     
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  6. reefman1132

    reefman1132 Skunk Shrimp

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    That sounds great. That's a big help. i hope to find a good shop around town.
     
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  7. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    Your welcome :)
     
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  8. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3Reef>>>>>>>
     
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  9. sweetriden76

    sweetriden76 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I'll second to suggestion to try that fish place, worth a trip just to look around, I am gonna be up saturday, meeting a person there to buy my next tank, 46 bowfront...but check it out if you get a chance, great prices on livestock and supplies, and for the sheer amount of stuff they carry the stuff is pretty healthy...the keep the fish on there website but they usually have some oddball stuff thats not on the site
     
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