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Bandit 03-05-2010 05:09 PM

New Adventure
 
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Hello everyone, just wanted to introduce myself as I step into this fun adventure with a Salt Water Reef Tank. Over the 6 weeks I have found a Used tank online, tweaked it slightly and now ready to dive in.

I think this is where I admit I have a problem... My name is Kelly, and I am a new reefer.

My tank has been cycling for about 5 week. It's a 72 Gal Bowfront Tank. The Ammonia is at zero, Nitrite is at zero and Nitrate is below 5. Saline is at 1.025. i'm still somewhat learning about the other tests. Calcium, Mag, Phosphate, etc.

I have attached pictures of my new challenge. I guess over the next months and Years I'll attempt to track my process and growth of the tank.

Leah 03-05-2010 05:16 PM

Welcome to Canreef Kelly,

Your tank is Beautiful...I have a soft spot for Bows too! :biggrin:

Your rock work is one of the nicest done I have seen.:mrgreen:

mark 03-05-2010 05:20 PM

Welcome and nice tank!

During the cycling did you see the ammonia and nitrite spike?

Bandit 03-05-2010 05:23 PM

Ammonia spiked during the first week then followed by a good nitrite spike for the following 2 weeks after that. Went through the cloudy milky tank look and now cleared up nicely on it's own.

kien 03-05-2010 05:30 PM

welcome to canreef and that is a nice clean setup you got there! Sexy!

and welcome to the madness! :lol:

Leah 03-05-2010 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kien (Post 498547)
welcome to canreef and that is a nice clean setup you got there! Sexy!

and welcome to the madness! :lol:

Sexy madness!! Wow! that is some welcome:wink:

Bandit 03-05-2010 05:38 PM

I have already realized I should have gone bigger. Maybe I should start to plan the upgrade already.

Lance 03-05-2010 06:41 PM

Good start Kelly. Welcome to Canreef.

muck 03-18-2010 02:54 PM

Tank is looking really good so far Kelly!

fishoholic 03-18-2010 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bandit (Post 498550)
I have already realized I should have gone bigger. Maybe I should start to plan the upgrade already.

:lol: I know how that feels. I started with a 60g and now I have two 230g tanks, and I still would love a bigger tank.

Welcome to canreef and let the addiction begin :mrgreen:

blueyota 03-18-2010 03:15 PM

Get out while you still have money !!! :razz::razz: Just jokes welcome to canreef and enjoy the ride

RedCoralEdmonton 03-18-2010 04:31 PM

Welcome! your tank looks very nice, now its time to fill her up!!! hahaha you are right though....it has only begun....

Steve

Bandit 03-18-2010 05:01 PM

On my way Steve.

RedCoralEdmonton 03-19-2010 12:12 AM

Was nice to meet you! Enjoy your new fish and shrimp! And again welcome to the hobby!

Steve


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