for those new to saltwater aquariums i offer my help:):)

[reefwars]

well i put on an ad on kijiji telling people what certain things like rock should be sold at as alot of people who start new tanks go there and not canreef or other great sites. ive gotten alot of responses from new people to the hobby who arent sure how to get started or paid way to much for a new set up only to feel burdened by their tank and quit.its sad really because we all know its a great hobby and there are people out there who would rape your wallet and could care less if you have a tank or not as long as they make a sale(not talking about just lfs either)ive been giving advice and have invited alot of people over to ask questions or make a plan with some advice on where to search without paying " top dollar"

i offer my advice to them for free and help them get started, i help them figure out what they need, what they can afford,what they want and then help them to do all this.

after getting so many responces i figured i would start a thread here for any new comer to the hobby who would like to ask any questions or would like some hands on help approach on getting started.

all advice is free and i wouldnt give advice on anything i was unsure of or didnt know but rather help the individual find the answers they are looking for , i invite people over to ask questions in person or see my set ups and new build.

i have a bit of a soft heart for those who get ripped off so im happy enough just getting new people into the hobby with out any headache and enjoy their tanks the way i do.


if you have any questions pls feel free to post them here in this thread or personal message me directly or email me at denny.sa@hotmail.com

i charge absolutely nothing and my payment is interaction and satisfaction, i am selling nothing cheers all hope to here from some newbies!!!!!!!!!1

[reefwars]

i will be posting this same ad on kijiji in hopes of getting alot of new people into the hobby thanks again guys and gals

[intarsiabox]

Great job! I really enjoy helping beginners at various hobbies of mine too. People can read and get lots of info but it's never the same as one on one with someone who has gone through it all before.

[tgrover]

Denny, I'm getting great advice from people you gave advice too!

And I will be asking you as well. This is an amazing forum and with people like you it will only get better.

Thanks, Tim

[reefwars]

thanks guys, well lets be honest its a very expensive hobby and if you have help its not that bad, ive def helped alot of people get started and i know they are all very happy i did so. i myself need answers alot and i have alot of saltwater friends in edmonton who help me if i have any problems so i would like to return the favor. if i dont have the answers i can at least point them in the right direction

i agree its completely different to ask questions in person and alot of people would feel better asking the questions to someone not trying to sell them stuff and alot of people feel " dumb" when they have new questions when it shouldnt be like that at all cheers i hope to help alot of reefers

[Dez]

Thanks Denny. I used to tell people to buy rubbernaid containers for sumps when I worked at an LFS cause I just couldn't bring myself to sell a $200 sump. I would rather see them spend $ on livestock than fancy stuff that's not nessesarily "needed". I bought most of my stuff used and it has saved so much $.

[topher]

Hey Denny, Chris here. just wondering what your thought is on UV sterilizers? good, bad, don't do much, or what?

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by topher

Hey Denny, Chris here. just wondering what your thought is on UV sterilizers? good, bad, don't do much, or what?

I guess it depends on what your goal is with it, personally I don't use them and with good husbandry you shouldn't need one who knows what else they take out but to he their own those who use them probably love them those who font say their not necessary sooooo it's a see saw topic that goes back to why do you need it?? cheers

[The Grizz]

I need help...........can you come clean my tank for me I am toooooo lazy to do it

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

I need help...........can you come clean my tank for me I am toooooo lazy to do it

no but I have a recipe for motivation: three parts rum and one part coke and a happy new year lol