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  1. Reefaholic

    Reefaholic Plankton

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    My name is Mark, I've had fresh water tanks for the past 15 years, I decided it was time to broaden my horizons and am in the process of getting my reef tank set up. Here's what I have so far: 130 gallon tank, Aquaticlife T5 HO lighting (318watts), Aqueon ProFlex sump Model 3, Reef Octopus Extreme XS 160 Skimmer and a Mag Drive MD18 return pump. I Plan on using about 200# of crushed coral substrate and 200# of live rock. If anyone sees any issues or problems with what I have so far please let me know. Also I found a site on the internet, www.liverockranch.com and was wondering if anyone has dealt with them and knows anything about the quality of their products. Thanks.
     
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  2. BlueWaters10

    BlueWaters10 Skunk Shrimp

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    Sounds like you are off to a great start! Keep us posted!
     
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  3. saints fan 420

    saints fan 420 Expensive Colorful Sticks

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    everything looks good but scratch the crushed coral...get aragonite sand..
     
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  4. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    +1 to the aragonite suggestion. he rest sounds awesome.
     
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  5. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3reef, I agree with everyone else on the substrate.

    That live rock link is cool, looks like they get some quality stuff.
     
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  6. Reefaholic

    Reefaholic Plankton

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    Thanks for the heads up on the crushed coral.
     
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  7. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Funny, I noticed your user name is the very similar to that of a recently added sponsor to our forum. haha.

    http://reef-a-holic.com/
     
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  8. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Welcome to 3reef Sounds like a good build. Post pic when you get them
     
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  9. xxredxpandaxx

    xxredxpandaxx Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Welcome to 3reef :) and good luck on your tank!!
     
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  10. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3 reef, reefaholic
     
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