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  1. monkey wrench

    monkey wrench Plankton

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    Hi, new to the hobby here and have been researching for a little over a year. I just set up my 65 gallon tank over a month ago and finished my cycle. My goal with this tank is to have a fowlr but also have some soft corals in the future. So far I have 40 pounds live sand, 60 pounds of dry rock and about 8 pounds of live rock. Just here looking for some advice and to learn more about this hobby.
     
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3reef.

    Congratulations on your new set up. :)
     
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  3. Atticus818

    Atticus818 Eyelash Blennie

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    Welcome to 3reef!
     
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  4. sailorguy

    sailorguy Torch Coral

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    Welcome Monkey Wrench,this is a great place for advise.
     
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  5. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    welcome to 3reef!
     
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  6. saltaddiction

    saltaddiction Flamingo Tongue

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    Welcome..!! Advise = Patience, read, read, ask questions. It's a never ending learning process. And my favorite - don't give up when you make a mistake, because trust me - you will make a mistake.
     
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  7. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Welcome aboard!

    You researched a lot it sounds like- nice job. I didn't do enough, but with this board/site, things are going well for me.

    We'd like to see some pics, even if it's only a cycling tank! We like pics!
     
    Todd_Sails, Jan 22, 2014
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  8. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    I second Todd! We love pictures!
     
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  9. monkey wrench

    monkey wrench Plankton

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    Ok heres a pic Of my tank. Aquascaping is hard, it never turns out the way you plan it. But im ok with it now
     

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  10. kstafford003

    kstafford003 Feather Star

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    I like it. Lots of good places to place corals (when you finally get the urge). Keep us updated with pictures when you start adding fishies.
     
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