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Old 10-01-2009, 04:27 AM   #1
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New to area and introducing myself


Hello all!

First I would like to introduce myself. I'm Chris. I've been involved in reef tanks for 4 years now after moving to Florida from Wisconsin. In Florida, my first reef tank ended up being a 29g standard that thrived while just using an emperor filter.

After a few months and few tank purchases until I got the size I like I upgraded to a 75g with 30L sump. I started the 75g with a Tek 6x54 T5 fixture then upgraded to MH175's for 1 week and then to MH 250's with actinics. Also, I was able to keep LPS and SPS in this system with some of my monti caps up to 10" across.

Unfortunately in Sept 08 I had to take the tank down after my wife and I decided it was time to move back to Wisconsin in hopes of finding a teaching position in a public school. (that hasn't happened yet). So my wife, who is the teacher, settled with teaching grades 3-5 in the same classroom at a very small private school in Waumandee. After being here for a year I can't put off having a tank any longer. The itch is here!

I'm unable to set up the 75g right now because we are still in a rental house until she gets a public teaching job and we finally settle down in an area.

So for now I'm in the process of trying to get a smaller tank up and going and will ask many questions.

I've been on the LAX forums for a few weeks now and neglected to visit EC boards.

Well anyways, hello and look forward to talking and asking tons of questions!

Chris
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Old 10-01-2009, 07:57 AM   #2
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hi chris welcome back to WI and welcome to TRT and lark/ecrc.....

ive been reefing for about 2yrs now....started like with 29g with an emperior400 and like 10lbs of LR!! sad lil tank now that i look back at the pics of it!!! lol

i went from it to a 75g and and a 20g qt.....then that led to the 75,20,and reset 29!! which led to 75g,29g,20g,5g and a new 55g!!!

but the end they all came down and sold and i now have a 90g(115g total volume) mega overflow with starfire glass as my display....but lurking in the shadows is a 40g and a 125g!!! LOL both waiting for their day in the sun!!

this is truely an addicting hobby...which doesnt take long to go from hobby to LIFE STYLE!!!!
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Old 10-02-2009, 06:48 PM   #3
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Welcome Chris.

Feel free to fire away with questions. I've been keeping reefs for about 8 years, but have had saltwater tanks of some sort for 25+ years. Will be glad to do what I can to help where needed.

Lots of great info and wonderful people on here, and LARK.

Again, Welcome!
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