new comer to reef

[spethick]

just wanted to thank everybody here for all the info. i have been informing myself about reef tanks for about a year now, the only thing i have bought yet is books and magazines. i just now settled on the fact that i am going with a 120 gallon tank. after that, i am still studying. i'll keep reading your posts and work on it from there. thanks.....scott

[dark horge]

Welcome, Scott

I applaud your decision to study the matter before committing to it! But be careful, heheh --studying the matter can be an addiction itself


Let us know when you're ready to take the plunge, show us pics --and don't be shy to ask questions around here!

horge
Emperor of the UnKnown Universe

[FishDaddy]

Hi Scott,

Glad to have you with us but you've got it backwards! Most reefers start out buying the tank & equipment; stocking it with fish and corals and then, buy some books and ask questions!!! I'm happy to see you are doing it the RIGHT WAY!!!
Dick

[Alice]

Hi Scott;

Welcome to aboard! Always glad to have new people here. Dick and Horge are right, ask away. Someone here is always likely to have a been there, done that story and can provide some insight for you.

~Alice

[tdwyatt]

Good deal!!! One of the points that many of those that wish to curtail the collection of corals in the wild make for their cause is that there is so much waste by newbies in their learning curve (very steep at first!). The only way to correct for this is to do as you have done, start with education, and learn from the mistakes of others. Boards like this were unavailable in the late 80's; even fish only systems were hit or miss. Through your fact finding process and through the use of other's experiences you can avoid many of the life wasting and costly pitfalls of the usual startup process! You are to be applauded for taking the time to learn what you are going to do, and to investigate the possibilities!

Again, I applaude your decision process!

[ 05-12-2001: Message edited by: tdwyatt ]