Hello I'm a Saltwater Virgin!!!

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  1. jaygalindo

    jaygalindo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Hello all! I have to start off by saying this is a great site. As a first timer I have already learned a ton on here and this site has played a huge roll in my gameplan on setting up my first saltwater tank. My original plan was to start small with a 30 gallon but after reading, it looks like the bigger you go the easier it is to maintain staable water. So I got a great deal on an 80 gallon glass tank and I am on my way. My first project is going to be building a custom stand. If any of you guys have any tips or material recommendations that would be great.

    Jay
     
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  2. hydrojeff

    hydrojeff Montipora Capricornis

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    welcome Jay this place is great you will learn more than you thought you could know about salt, good luck to you
     
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  3. Viper3166

    Viper3166 Feather Duster

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    Welcome to 3reef.
     
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  4. Annie3410

    Annie3410 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Welcome!!
     
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  5. ermano

    ermano Zoanthid

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    welcome!!!!
     
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  6. cdeboard

    cdeboard Montipora Digitata

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    Welcome to 3reef. Check out some of the build's in the "Show off your tank" forum for different stand builds. Most use 2x4's for framing and some type of veneer (sp?) wood for facing. The coolest stand (IMO) has to be the one with the viewable refugium and the removable panels, cant remember who built it.
     
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  7. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3reef :)
     
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  8. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Hello and welcome

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  9. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Welcome aboard. If possible, try using PT 2x4 wood. They are stronger than reg. wood and dont have to worry about termites. Dont forget to post pics as you go along, you can start a " I built this " thread. Good luck.



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  10. kingterra

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    welcome to the 3reef
     
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