loke Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Hello everyone, My name is Tami. I'm reintroducing myself to the hobby. I used to be a reefer a few years back, but economy, bills, ect, ect, long story short~ left the hobby. Well, I went snorkeling over a coral reef over the winter break, and the reef bug bit. I thought it was kind of nutz that I could name ALL the fish, and inverts passing by. I gave in and bought an Oceanic Nano/biocube tonight ~haven't filled it up yet. Going to take things slowwww. I plan on putting it on my kitchen counter. My only concern is, the last time I had aquariums, the surface that it rests on usually suffers from salt/water damage. I can't afford to ruin the counter top, I'm a renter! One question, do any of the LFS sell premade saltwater? I threw out my de-ionizer filter and I hated making water (always scared of leaving the water running~ had a small flood once, was embarrasing) See ya around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Nick at RoseCity has pre-made water, as do most of the other shops, you're in a good position, you're very close to Tim at Westside Aquarium. As for the counter top, get an acrylic tray, similar the one seen in Tanktop74's 150g build thread, or you can put a towel underneath, that's what I've done an I've never had a problem, especially if you put a piece of plywood down that's the size of the footprint of the tank with a towel or sheet over it, bam, no worries then lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Welcome back to the hobby and the forum, once you get up and going post up some pictures. Upscales in tualatin has saltwater, depending on where you are in beaverton it might pretty close. Good luck setting up your new tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loke Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 Oops, not in Beaverton anymore, updated! Thanks for the tips! Never heard of West side Aquarium before, will have to check em out. Upscales too, it was one of my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I believe Westside is in Hillsboro, Tim's screenname is bill, an he's always got absolutely gorgeous corals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 welcome back. Once the salt is in the blood, it is like crack to an addict... dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviljunglenoodle Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Welcome and congrats on the new tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Welcome back-I like Doz's analogy or maybe not the analogy but the comment of once its in your blood-I stayed away nearly 9 years-LOL Post up some pics once its up n runnin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefboy Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 if your counters are granite or Formica I wouldn't worry to much as a towel will suffice if the spot is wood you will want the tray as it will discolor wood over time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Welcome back Tami. (clap)You should definitely check out Tim at Westside super nice guy and his shop is in Hillsboro area. Check out my signature for the acrylic tray idea it worked well. As far as leaving the water running.....basment flooded twice because of that until we finally got a float valve sensor that prevents it from overflowing. I would highly recommend getting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Welcome back to the club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loke Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 welcome back. Once the salt is in the blood, it is like crack to an addict... dsoz ain't that the truth =P As far as leaving the water running....basement flooded twice because of that until we finally got a float valve sensor that prevents it from overflowing. heh, ya my neighbors downstairs got rained on, DOH! Check out my signature for the acrylic tray idea it worked well love the aquascaping emerald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 WELCOME BACK!!! Yeah just make a small tray to put the tank in. Easy solution. And we have alot of LFS that sell premade H2O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenReefin Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Once a reefer, always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold B Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 You could alyaws use a tray made from arylic like Emerald25. It looks nice and clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydtheKid Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Welcome back, Tami!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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