I just joined the club!
I only have a little experience with reef tanks, but now I am jumping in with both feet. I joined because of the dual benefit of discounts and (more importantly) to meet locals who may be able to give me advice on my soon to be numerous mistakes.
I am in the process of setting up a 55 gallon planted reef tank. I have about 30-40 pounds of dry base rock coming in at Imagine Ocean Wednesday. I plan to pic up a chunk of LR and maybe some sand at each LFS around here.
I am doing the tank as cheaply as possible. I know it isn't a cheap hobby, but no reason not to be frugal! The tank, stand, a Millenium 3K filter, and heater were free. I bought 100 pounds of dolomite and 100 pounds of pulverized limestone for the DSB. And some polishing filter pads for the clouds lol.
I just bought some 4X55 pc lights from ebay. Not what I really want. But the meaner half says that if I stick with this hobby for 6months, I can blow 1k. So i went cheap because I am gonna replace them by the time the bulbs wear out. I am also planning on getting a det kit from IPSF, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. But I really love watching the microfauna. Do any of you fellows trade stuff like that? I'd be happy to pay for a cup "o" bristle worms!
Any advice on mistakes I may be making?
Also..since I entered my info on the signup page, I just need to wait for my card right? I plan on buying the majority of my stuff soon, too bad I won't have my card for it :sad:.
I only have a little experience with reef tanks, but now I am jumping in with both feet. I joined because of the dual benefit of discounts and (more importantly) to meet locals who may be able to give me advice on my soon to be numerous mistakes.
I am in the process of setting up a 55 gallon planted reef tank. I have about 30-40 pounds of dry base rock coming in at Imagine Ocean Wednesday. I plan to pic up a chunk of LR and maybe some sand at each LFS around here.
I am doing the tank as cheaply as possible. I know it isn't a cheap hobby, but no reason not to be frugal! The tank, stand, a Millenium 3K filter, and heater were free. I bought 100 pounds of dolomite and 100 pounds of pulverized limestone for the DSB. And some polishing filter pads for the clouds lol.
I just bought some 4X55 pc lights from ebay. Not what I really want. But the meaner half says that if I stick with this hobby for 6months, I can blow 1k. So i went cheap because I am gonna replace them by the time the bulbs wear out. I am also planning on getting a det kit from IPSF, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. But I really love watching the microfauna. Do any of you fellows trade stuff like that? I'd be happy to pay for a cup "o" bristle worms!
Any advice on mistakes I may be making?
Also..since I entered my info on the signup page, I just need to wait for my card right? I plan on buying the majority of my stuff soon, too bad I won't have my card for it :sad:.
