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ross
Active Member
WELCOME TO THE BOARD!!!
"The conscientous marine aquarist" is a great book. You should read the whole thing, and do lots reasearch on here. If you have a question-just ask because we will be happy to help you. And don't always take the advice of your fish store!! They are not always right and will sell you things just to make money.
"The conscientous marine aquarist" is a great book. You should read the whole thing, and do lots reasearch on here. If you have a question-just ask because we will be happy to help you. And don't always take the advice of your fish store!! They are not always right and will sell you things just to make money.
milo_lives
New Member
Mike,
I just started my first Salt Water Tank.
I walked into ***** to by a fresh water tank and found my self buying Salt water equipment.
I found out that there is alot more maintenance involved and that time and patiants is vey important. Don't be discouraged, for you will need confidence and high hopes to develope your little eco system.
I personally own a 30g tank and thought that it might be to small. It seems to be going well. I started with a basic water fall filter system and heater. I then filled it with about three inches of crushed shells. Waited about three weeks before added about a pound of live rock per gallon. Another four weeks to establish algea and stability.
I imaging that I might have jumped into it, but I learned alot from my guys at my local aquarium and from asking alot of questions when I could i was able to understand more as I went on.
Summary:
Do it, but don't rush it.
Have fun with it, and enjoy.
Best of luck!
Milo
I just started my first Salt Water Tank.
I walked into ***** to by a fresh water tank and found my self buying Salt water equipment.
I found out that there is alot more maintenance involved and that time and patiants is vey important. Don't be discouraged, for you will need confidence and high hopes to develope your little eco system.
I personally own a 30g tank and thought that it might be to small. It seems to be going well. I started with a basic water fall filter system and heater. I then filled it with about three inches of crushed shells. Waited about three weeks before added about a pound of live rock per gallon. Another four weeks to establish algea and stability.
I imaging that I might have jumped into it, but I learned alot from my guys at my local aquarium and from asking alot of questions when I could i was able to understand more as I went on.
Summary:
Do it, but don't rush it.
Have fun with it, and enjoy.
Best of luck!
Milo
lesleybird
Active Member
Originally posted by Mike16
Amazon.com didnt have the book that you requested but i am going to buy "saltwaterfish for dummies"
I am hgoin to buy the book right now.
Yes they do have it at amazon.com under books. Make sure that you spell conscientious right when you look. "The Conscientious Marine Aquarist" By Robert M. Fenner. Great book. Also, one of my favorites is "The Book of the Marine Aquarium" By Nick Dakin.