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  1. teddi

    teddi Plankton

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    I just received my RedSea Max tank this afternoon. It will be my first venture into marine aquaria so I joined this community. I thought this was a group only about the RedSea tank but I can see there is much more. So I will be reading and learning for a long time as it will take quite a while to figure out how to put the stand together. LOL

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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Welcome Teddi!!!!

    If you scroll down the front of the home page, there's a number of excellent articles that will get you started. Then ask away. There's a lot of people who'll help you with your questions.
     
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  3. mattgeezer

    mattgeezer Montipora Capricornis

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    welcome to 3reef teddi , enjoy your new found hobby.........:)
     
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  4. coral reefer

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    Hello Teddi,
    Welcome to 3reef! Best of luck and hope you find as much happiness, enjoyment and pride as I have found in the saltwater hobby!
    You will want to read and prepare yourself as much as possible to ensure your success and confidence!
     
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    welcome to 3reef!
     
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    Welcome to 3reef, glad to have you aboard.
     
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    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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  8. teddi

    teddi Plankton

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    Thank you for the welcome. Is there anywhere where a list of recommended brands for equipment is posted? I need a powerhead & heater to use to mix seawater for use in my tank. Also any suggestions for things like test reagents, hydrometers etc would be appreciated. Judy
     
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  9. coral reefer

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    Try the sponsors websites her on 3reef first of all! Test reagents by Seachem, or Salifert are very good! Basically, any chemical, trace element you add, you should test for! Ie. calcium, iodine, as well as nitrates, phosphates, pH and alkalinity! Salinity level and temperature stability will go far in your success or lack thereof IMO also!
    As for the hydrometer, you could go with a cheap plastic one from Coralife or Instant Ocean, or go with a refractometer for more accurate salinity and specific gravity readings!
    How about lighting and a skimmer?
    What are you planning on keeping?
     
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  10. teddi

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    The RedSea Max comes with a skimmer & lighting. I'm not into/upto corals yet so I don't care that it doesn't have metal halides. I plan on having a pair of Percula clowns & maybe a Goby. It's only 34g so I can't have too much. If I don't get the stand put together I can't have anything. Should I buy a RO/DI or wait? I can buy prepared saltwater at the local store, he said he could deliver it actually. Judy
     
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