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  1. Saltysaber

    Saltysaber Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I am just starting my research on this new hobby of mine. 3reef has been the most helpful forum on the web. So thanks to all that have posted. I want to do this right from the start. 3reef seems like the place to go to get answers.
    So far this is what my family and I are thinking - 54gal RR corner tank, custom cabinet, tek light T5 24" X 4, ADHI model 30 sump/refugium, ASM g1x
    skimmer, ATO, Korillia 2, Mag 7 return pump, glass top(cat/kids), and some sort of ro/di system. Thanks for all the info so far.
     
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  2. bsweezy

    bsweezy Skunk Shrimp

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    hello and welcome!!
     
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  3. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3 reef Saltysaber

    sounds like you have done some research already , which is an ideal start

    Steve
     
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  4. Saltysaber

    Saltysaber Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Oh yeh I should get some thing to heat the water. You know something like a 200w submersible heater.
     
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  5. Froc3

    Froc3 Fire Goby

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    Welcome to 3reef! I would go with a titanium heater personally. I've had troubles with the glass ones in the past, but my titanium one rocks! Definitely worth the added bucks. Good luck with the hobby!
     
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  6. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    Hello and welcome to 3reef
     
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  7. Geoff

    Geoff Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Hello and welcome. You might want to trade the glass top for some egg crate if you have to cover the tank.
     
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  8. Phayes

    Phayes Aiptasia Anemone

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    Welcome to 3reef!
    You may not really need an ATO system if you are keeping a cover on your aquarium as evaporation should be minimal. And it's always nice to be able to add your calc/alk chemicals in some sort of top-off medium when they need adding. Should really not have more than 1-2 gallons of evaporation a week.
     
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  9. Saltysaber

    Saltysaber Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I like the idea about the egg crate for the top I was not a big fan of the glass top.
    Just want to do this right form the start. Great info from all.
     
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