My new money pit

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  1. PlanB

    PlanB Plankton

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    So there I was, carousing the beach where I live, intent on finding a cheap beach cruiser..... when ahoy!! An aquarium shop!! Stumbled inside, and to my dismay, a bc29 was on display. It was gently used, with a K-2 Viper (150w MH) included. The price was right and the LFS was cool, so I told him for a new bulb in the lamp, I would be his next fool! So here I am, with so many questions, a thinning wallet, and a warm felt appreciation to those who will inevitably help me along my journey! So far I have:
    1. Bought 8 lbs cured LR to seed about 20 lbs Dry.
    2. Aquascaped till I was finally satisfied
    3. bought test strips, cleaning stuff, Rotating deflector, Koralia 425 nano, Dual timer powerstrip, 150w Flubal M150 (wish i purchaed the completely submersible type), Quarantine tank and set up stuff as well.
    4. And begun the infamous cycle process!

    I look forward to sharing and learning ;D
     
    PlanB, Mar 6, 2011
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  2. Clonefarmer

    Clonefarmer Millepora

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    Welcome to 3reef! It looks like you are off to a good start.
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3reef

    Bad news on the test strips, they are quite inaccurate. G o with liquid kits next time.
     
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  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Welcome to 3 reef!
     
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  5. PlanB

    PlanB Plankton

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    Thanks! Good to know on the test strips.
     
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  6. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    Hello and welcome to 3reef
     
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  7. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3 reef Plan B

    what happened to Plan A?

    Steve
     
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  8. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    Welcome!

    I'm thinking about taking out a loan....
     
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  9. BigReefin

    BigReefin Astrea Snail

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    welcome----not a cheap hobby but well worth it!!
     
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  10. link248

    link248 Ritteri Anemone

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    You're right, it's a money pit. However, in a year of so, you will be proud of what you spent on the tank, when you stand back and say wow, I love this tank. Welcome to 3reef
     
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