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  1. Baldwin

    Baldwin Plankton

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    My name is Jim and I've had tropical fish for as long as I can remember. However, I got out of the hobby as I was moving around quite a bit and it was too much trouble to take down, set-up again and again. I recently picked up a 100g tank and my neighbor has sparked my interest in a reef tank. I found this site while doing research on what I need and how to do it. I don't know anything about reef tanks, so I'm doing my homework so that it will be successful. I've got to build a new stand and canopy for the tank, so that will give me some more time to research equipment and procedures.

    Some of my immediate concerns are lighting and filtration. Specifically, protein skimmers, HOB filters and sumps.

    I'm really excited to get back into the hobby, albeit in a genre. Looking forward to everyone's advice and encouragement.

    -Jim
     
    Baldwin, Jan 7, 2009
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Welcome to 3reef!!!!!!!!!!!!!!;D
     
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  3. yeager003

    yeager003 Bristle Worm

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    Jim you have found the best site out there for reef tanks. The I made this section has alot of ideas for stands and canopys. Any thing you want to look up just search it in the search function. Good luck and welcome to 3reef!!!
     
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  4. RHorton

    RHorton Pajama Cardinal

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    Welcome to 3Reef!!
     
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  5. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Hi Jim!
    Welcome to 3reef!
    You definitely are going about delving into the marine hobby nicely and I like the fact that you are reading to educate yourself and not only make yourself successful but the living animals that will be relying on you for their health and survival!
    Feel free to ask questions here on 3reef, plus their is such a plethora of information in books, websites and even pet shops to get you going on the right foot and along your journey.
    Best of luck to you remember that their is no such thing as a dumb question...except for the question you wanted to ask but thought it was dumb!
     
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  6. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    Welcome to 3reef! :wave:
     
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  7. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3reef.
     
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  8. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    Welcome. You are already doing better than many new reefers by doing research before jumping in. K+ for your patience.
     
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  9. Baldwin

    Baldwin Plankton

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    Thanks all for the welcomes. I really appreciate it. I've been browsing the forums all day and there is a ton of information here. I can't wait to get started on building my stand and canopy this weekend. I'll take pictures so you all can see what I'm doing.
     
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  10. getinpora

    getinpora Coral Banded Shrimp

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    hello and welcome to 3reef. soon to be coral addict!
     
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