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Old 12-20-2011, 11:20 AM   #1
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Hi, I am new to the forum and new to salt water tanks. I have had many freshwater tanks but decided it was time to move up. I'm looking for advice as to the steps to take to get my tank ready. I intend to have a reef setup.

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There are some really good stickies on the top of each forum, i would suggest you read a few. If you have any specific question just fire away!
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I am just getting started in salt water and have a 30gallon tank I am setting up as a reef tank. I was wanting to know how big of a sump tank I For a 30 gallon tank
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