My first saltwater tank

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  1. Thirtypack

    Thirtypack Astrea Snail

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    I inherited this tank from a friend who is going through a bad time. Ive always been a freshwater guy (africans), but now find myself getting addicted to saltwater. So here are some pics of my setup. Comments are always welcome.

    29gallon long 36"
    eshopps overflow to sump/ref
    2 aquaclear power heads
    150w aquaclear heater
    10gallon diy sump/ref
    coralife 65 super skimmer
    quiet one 296g return pump
    clear vinyl for plumbing
    odysea 36" t5ho 39w x 4
    home depot grow light for sump

    2 clowns, ocellaris?
    2 cleaner shrimp
    1 three stripe damsel
    5 blue legged hermit
    30 or so asst. snails

    I am not sure of the names of the corals yet, but I am still learning. Any Id's would be helpful. Thanks for the great site... tons of info here for newbies like me.


    [​IMG]fts

    [​IMG]diy sump/refugium


    [​IMG]not sure

    [​IMG]love this one, not sure what it is, but it growing quite nicely

    [​IMG]not sure of this one either, its usually fully extended, sorry bout that

    [​IMG]some kind of mushroom


    [​IMG]new frag i got, lfs sells it as orange bam, it spreading quickly

    [​IMG]just a pic of my 125g african tank in my finished basement for good measure
     
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  3. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    the best edvice that i an give u is ask alot of questions dont be shy

    and before u by anything even a frag or a snail anything put up a thread and ask people about it

    also u have a awsome freind lol

    ps always test ur water and never put any chemicals in ur tank that u are not testing for

    love ur tank good luck :+)
     
  4. defdad

    defdad Fire Shrimp

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    Sorry about your friends troubles. That is a very nice looking setup. I'm sure will will get much joy from it. ;D
     
  5. AeLecocq

    AeLecocq Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    The 1st pic is just some brown buttom poolyps.. they spread pretty fast
    the 2nd one is some frogspawn. they grow slow