Oh my gosh how overwhelming.
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spiderwoman
Active Member
Welcome to the board and next take a DEEP BREATH!Yes there is a lot of information to absorb but take it slowly. In this hobby nothing happens fast. Your best bet is asking any questions that may come to mind about how to start and read up on some of the stickies in this category *new hobbyists*
seagoblin333
Member
I recommend for starters to read "The New Marine Aquarium" by Michael S. Paletta just to gain some knowledge on SWF and how to create a basic setup. From there you will gain more experience especially if you stay this message board.
-Alex
-Alex
grubsnaek
Active Member
honestly i did a year and a half research before i started my tank, grant it i jumped in face first and smashed my face the first time around. i failed cause i did not research and understand everything. i strongly incourage u to try the hobby, with the knowing of the positive outcome it can bring. the joy of this hobby can be greatly magnifined. a thought to the wise, never go cheap at first with equipment cause u will only pay twice as much down the road. read, plan, read, plan....ask as many questions as possible, look at pics, and just enjoy..
oh welcome to the addiction............
oh welcome to the addiction............
camanuch
Member
i felt the same way i and i grew up in a house with SW tanks my whole life. after reading and posting here i have learned soooo much. i now have a 75g FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock) and i have a 30g reef tank that is cycling now. the people here are awesome. and i will help anyway that i can.
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rico0368
Guest
I was the exact same way, but I did my research and started slow. Knowing ahead of time that you need a lot of patience is very helpful.
I did A LOT of research on this site, everyone has been extremly helpful on this board. I find myself out here almost every day. I also have a GREAT local fish store.
I decided, since this was my first adventure, to start simple. No reef tank, no coral so I did a fish only with live rock and live sand. I have a 45 gallon tank with a simple 70 gallon 3 stage filter. I've had it going for over a month now and I have 2 cleaner shrimp, 2 clowns, an urchin, 3 snails and 8 crabs. I must say it's very rewarding! My family loves watching all the activity in the tank.
Good luck and keep asking questions!
I did A LOT of research on this site, everyone has been extremly helpful on this board. I find myself out here almost every day. I also have a GREAT local fish store.
I decided, since this was my first adventure, to start simple. No reef tank, no coral so I did a fish only with live rock and live sand. I have a 45 gallon tank with a simple 70 gallon 3 stage filter. I've had it going for over a month now and I have 2 cleaner shrimp, 2 clowns, an urchin, 3 snails and 8 crabs. I must say it's very rewarding! My family loves watching all the activity in the tank.
Good luck and keep asking questions!
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alexmir
Guest
Read as much as you can on here.
Start very slow, and do not make decisions or buy anything solely on the opinoin or advice of one person.
Research any fish that you get, because later you may want to get a reef tank, or add more fish, and do not want to have to get rid of fish in order to advance your tank........
Also, i would recommend cycling your tank with dead cocktail( fresh market) shrimp, not damsels no matter what the local fish store tells you. It is unfair to the fish, and they will certainly become a hassle in the long run.
Ask as many questions as possible, you are starting off a whole lot smarter than i did by starting to ask questions here before buying anything.
Start very slow, and do not make decisions or buy anything solely on the opinoin or advice of one person.
Research any fish that you get, because later you may want to get a reef tank, or add more fish, and do not want to have to get rid of fish in order to advance your tank........
Also, i would recommend cycling your tank with dead cocktail( fresh market) shrimp, not damsels no matter what the local fish store tells you. It is unfair to the fish, and they will certainly become a hassle in the long run.
Ask as many questions as possible, you are starting off a whole lot smarter than i did by starting to ask questions here before buying anything.
mcbdz
Active Member
Welcome to SWF.
You will love this site.
First, what is it you have in mind of having(when you think of the tank you want what do you picture) This would be a good place to start to get the right info on how to make that tank before you buy anything. Also I'm posting some threads for you to read through. These will put you way ahead of where a lot of us started.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/301033/101-tips-to-beginning-and-maintaining-a-saltwater-aquarium
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/160830/beginners-12-step-program
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/264597/a-list-of-extremely-helpful-threads-for-all-hobbyists
alix2.0
Active Member
alix
jeffr259
Member
Originally Posted by Seagoblin333
http:///forum/post/2583450
I recommend for starters to read "The New Marine Aquarium" by Michael S. Paletta just to gain some knowledge on SWF and how to create a basic setup. From there you will gain more experience especially if you stay this message board.
-Alex
+1 on this BIG time. This book is more or less current with existing hobby trends and technologies, and it gives a superb basis for skills. Then you just come here to sharpen it all
http:///forum/post/2583450
I recommend for starters to read "The New Marine Aquarium" by Michael S. Paletta just to gain some knowledge on SWF and how to create a basic setup. From there you will gain more experience especially if you stay this message board.
-Alex
+1 on this BIG time. This book is more or less current with existing hobby trends and technologies, and it gives a superb basis for skills. Then you just come here to sharpen it all