Hi All

[1066merlin]

I'm new to both this fourm, and saltwater fish keeping.
I have had MANY freshwater tanks in the past. After waiting for quite a long time I'm going to be setting up an Oceanic 29. The reason for a Nano tank is I have limited space to a larger tank. From what I have researched the Oceanic 29 gets the highest marks. If I ask a stupid question please forgive me.
I'm very curious and interested in hearing from others who have or had one of these tanks. Do you have any pointers that may help me out? I don't have the tank in hand yet. Right now I'm trying to learn as much as I can before I jump in with both feet. I have lots of other questions but I want to start at the beginning. I also need to figure out cycling, fish compatbility and corals. I have been reading older posts for the past couple of days and have learned quite a bit of info there.
Any and all comments are welcome!
Thanks in advance
Mark in NJ

 

[flower]

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Originally Posted by 1066merlin http:///t/390287/hi-all#post_3455282
I'm new to both this fourm, and saltwater fish keeping.
I have had MANY freshwater tanks in the past. After waiting for quite a long time I'm going to be setting up an Oceanic 29. The reason for a Nano tank is I have limited space to a larger tank. From what I have researched the Oceanic 29 gets the highest marks. If I ask a stupid question please forgive me.
I'm very curious and interested in hearing from others who have or had one of these tanks. Do you have any pointers that may help me out? I don't have the tank in hand yet. Right now I'm trying to learn as much as I can before I jump in with both feet. I have lots of other questions but I want to start at the beginning. I also need to figure out cycling, fish compatbility and corals. I have been reading older posts for the past couple of days and have learned quite a bit of info there.
Any and all comments are welcome!
Thanks in advance
Mark in NJ
Good morning and welcome to the site!
At the top of the new Hobbyists section you will see a thread titled 101 tips...read that to get a good understanding of how to start up. Then ask your questions, we are happy to help. Mostly you may find us frustrated if you ask for help and then ignor advice...but we get over it. There are no stupid questions.
I also started with freshwater tanks...about 30+ years before I got up my nerve to try saltwater. I wish I had done it years and years ago. I was 40 before I made the change. I just love saltwater fish and I know you will too.
Worry about tank set up for now, and we will be happy to guide you on the fish choices later on...I see you already are thinking about corals...they require really good lights.
Happy reefing!

 

[1066merlin]

Thank You for the quick response Flower. I'm heading over to the 101 tips thread right now.
Thanks Again for your time!

 

[snakeblitz33]

Merlin!
Welcome to the forums, I hope you enjoy your stay. This forum is a great place for people to start a saltwater aquarium, we have a great community here.
As Flower has said, you should read the tips and tricks thread in the new hobbyist forum. The more research you do now, the more time and money you will save in the future. Even with research, expect to spend quite a bit more than what you would on a freshwater tank. Regardless, it's a great hobby to get into, and very satisfying on so many levels.
Now, also, before you begin, check out my methods thread for some additional ideas, information and advice before you buy anything. https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/388776/snakes-methods
I'm always around somehow or another. PM me or e-mail me anytime you have a quick question. I wish you the best of luck!

 

[1066merlin]

Thanks for the reply and info Snakeblitz,
have no fear there will be many questions for sure LOL. I have wanted a saltwater tank for many years now. I figure
this is as good a time to do it!
Thanks for your time!
Mark

 

[snakeblitz33]

No problem mark. Take it easy and don't forget to do a build thread!