What an awesome feeling - Aquarium Advice

BrennanX · 01-22-2006, 12:45 PM

I am probably months away from getting my system set up, but even looking online at this forum, reading all these books on the subject, going to the FS looking at "what soon might be" - everything just makes me feel so good, and I dont even have a tank yet!

AndyH5512 · 01-22-2006, 01:01 PM

Keep reading and researching about what you plan to do/keep. and things will be much more easy than going in without preparation. You will have much more time to enjoy your tank, instead of having headcahes and wanting to give up.

boardsurfer · 01-22-2006, 01:22 PM

You should be an example for everyone getting into this hobby. You are reading and researching BEFORE you get a tank of your own.

Congrats!!

Reading about what you should do with your tank is half the fun!

mp3z24 · 01-23-2006, 02:14 PM

yeah, i think i read up for about 6 - 9 months before i had my tank set up. and then i took about 3 months to get the clean up crew and the first fish...

all that research really made the process a lot smoother, and i think i have made less mistakes than i would have made had i jumped right into it and started fast.

good luck!!

~mike

Reese · 01-23-2006, 06:59 PM

nah, just go out and buy a goldfish bowl some salt and a couple of powder blue tangs and get your feet wet...

Disclaimer: I'M JUST KIDDING

Seriously, take it from someone that went from a freshwater tank to salt on the fly. Take your time and do it right. Good luck...

**lando** · 01-23-2006, 07:04 PM

Ahh...the makings of another addict.

DeathWarp · 01-25-2006, 01:05 PM

I wish you the best luck with your tank. As they said, you're driving down a good road right now by learning everything you can before you jump into it. It will save you quite a bit of money, than trying to correct all the mistakes. Enjoy!

01-22-2006, 12:45 PM	#1
BrennanX Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Illinois USA Posts: 26	What an awesome feeling I am probably months away from getting my system set up, but even looking online at this forum, reading all these books on the subject, going to the FS looking at "what soon might be" - everything just makes me feel so good, and I dont even have a tank yet!

01-22-2006, 01:22 PM	#3
boardsurfer Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 470 Images: 12	You should be an example for everyone getting into this hobby. You are reading and researching BEFORE you get a tank of your own. Congrats!! Reading about what you should do with your tank is half the fun! __________________ 55gal, Coralife Lunar Aqualight 4x65watt, 2 Maxi-Jet 1200's, Aqua C Remora, Penguin 330 dual bio-wheel(no wheels), 110lbs LR. 50lbs Sand & CC. Berlin Method of filtration. 1 Yellow-tailed Damsel, 1 Yellow Coral Banded Shrimp, 4 Peppermint Shrimp, 20+ Blue-legged & Mexican Red-legged hermits, many snails, corals.

01-23-2006, 02:14 PM	#4
mp3z24 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 317	yeah, i think i read up for about 6 - 9 months before i had my tank set up. and then i took about 3 months to get the clean up crew and the first fish... all that research really made the process a lot smoother, and i think i have made less mistakes than i would have made had i jumped right into it and started fast. good luck!! ~mike __________________ 55gal [acronym="Fish only with live rock"]FOWLR[/acronym], [acronym="Do it yourself"]DIY[/acronym] stand and Hood, AquaC Remora, Coralife Lunar Aqualight (4x65W), 60 LB Hirocks Base Rock, 40 LB [acronym="Live rock"]LR[/acronym] 50/50 Keys/Gulf 150 LB Playsand (~3-4 in [acronym="Deep Sand Bed"]DSB[/acronym]) 2 x Blood Red Fire Shrimp, 2 x Cleaner Shrimp 2 x Black and White Percula Clown, 1 x Orange Spotted Blenny, 1 x Red Stripe High Fin Goby

01-23-2006, 07:04 PM	#6
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,669 Images: 46	Ahh...the makings of another addict. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

01-25-2006, 01:05 PM	#7
DeathWarp Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 248	I wish you the best luck with your tank. As they said, you're driving down a good road right now by learning everything you can before you jump into it. It will save you quite a bit of money, than trying to correct all the mistakes. Enjoy! __________________ I Am The End.

01-22-2006, 01:01 PM	#2
AndyH5512 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Debary, Florida Posts: 512	Keep reading and researching about what you plan to do/keep. and things will be much more easy than going in without preparation. You will have much more time to enjoy your tank, instead of having headcahes and wanting to give up.

01-23-2006, 06:59 PM	#5
Reese Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 180	nah, just go out and buy a goldfish bowl some salt and a couple of powder blue tangs and get your feet wet... Disclaimer: I'M JUST KIDDING Seriously, take it from someone that went from a freshwater tank to salt on the fly. Take your time and do it right. Good luck...

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Feeling helpless	courtnee	Freshwater & Brackish - General Discussion	11	05-28-2007 12:38 AM
Feeling crappy.	Joey17	The Lounge	21	09-18-2005 03:21 PM
feeling.. really nervous.	twilyte	Saltwater & Reef - Archive	5	08-25-2004 06:08 PM
Feeling of regret...	freshwatergal	Freshwater & Brackish - General Discussion	24	11-15-2003 01:23 AM