I had a very succesful planted freshwater tank after dealing with almost every problem you listed above (and I know saltwater is much more finicky so I'm fully expecting at least a few heart attacks)

I pm'd the member with the tank- anyone know the best way to ship it to Calgary If he is willing?

Are all bow fronts acrylic? Too... Much... Information!!!

I am In no pain to set up. I'd like to see a few successful setups locally so I can plan properly. Also going to Red Coral to pick the owners brain today.

I have a 72 bow for sale. $400. Need lights and a skimmer pump. Other than that its ready to go. Stainless steel stand and canopy.

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come see mine im close to red coral and im actually having people over all evening for frags so if you wanted to swing by and check out the system ill be here:) just pm me for address:)

I'm down for a visit, although every time I hear frag I think of playing Quake.

That so hits the nail on the head!!!

Dallas, if you aren't hooked yet, you soon will be, this hobby is hugely addictive and bank account draining....but you've found a great place for all sorts of info, equipment for sale, fish and corals! Ask loads of questions if needed, this is a great community! Welcome!!

Honestly . . . I'd check Pisces or Big Al's for sales. I have found that a lot of the tanks on Kijiji are overpriced, there is no guarantee of how old they are (silicone and glass may be reaching the end of their lifespans), there is no warranty, and who knows whether or not medications containing copper have been used in them. It has been alleged that silicone can absorb and leach copper.

If you can find one owned by a serious hobbyist who would candidly discuss a used tank's age and history with you (so you can make a sound decision), that would be ideal. I just don't know how likely it is.

i reseal any tank i get regardless of its age or who owned it:)


imo buying a complete set up is the only way to go, tear the set up down and cook rock and clean equipment, keep what you want sell the rest....



my whole system was very cheap. a little love and its now a system:)



unless dollars is no object of course...a good setup can be bought complete for 1000-1500 any less i would be skeptical anymore and it better be worth it:)

like when buying anything its buyer beware, research your buys and ask those with knowlege to double check yopur potential purchase:)


dallas was great to meet you when you get a tank come back and see me i will frag you right up lol:P

Welcome to Canreef. I learned a great deal when I first started just by reading here. Never expected it to become the addiction it is now.

*said in Ricardo Montalbon type voice*....welcome to fantasy island.....oooops wrong forum:redface:......ya, anyway, welcome......I'd check with Dave at Concept (sponsor here).....outstanding build quality.....

Thanks all for the welcome- D, thanks for letting me check out your setup. I have the fever, but after way too many impulse buys when i was younger, I am waiting to find a decent deal on a setup. (preferably someone who went crazy at the start, spend ridiculous amounts of money, and nuked everything in a couple days)--- :biggrin:

I may email Dave @ concept to get an idea of the cost on an a tank and stand, as everyone has great things to say about those guys. I just do not want to get TOO far into this and have the $$$ run out to not be able to do it all right.

To quell my frenzy I am going to try my hand at a litle Pico Vase tank, as the cost is minimal, and while i am losing my ming over the bigger tank sitting while the water starts getting cleared, I'll have somehting else to practice on!