susiesinlove Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I know this is suppose to be a hobby, not a habit, but I can tell already that I have a problem. I want to go to the fish store everyday. My tank has been running for almost 4 weeks and is looking good. I have 4 blue/green chromis that have been entertaining me and am excited to move on to other things. I, like many people, want a clown fish. I also want a blood shrimp, a yellow tang and a purple urchin. I am open to suggestons of what would be a nice combination for my 75 gallon tank. Eventually, I'd love to have an anenome and some other reef creatures but my filtration and lighting will have to be upgraded. When they said this hobby was expensive, they weren't kidding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelsz3 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 welcome to the forum, yes upgrades are a big part of this hobby. I f this is your first saltwater tank this is a great place to learn what to do and what not to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBirkett Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 The hobby is expensive but if you buy from members you can save a ton of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckie Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 It's funny how we all think we know what we want and sure we can keep it simple. Before you know it we want to keep more and more things that will take different lighting, filters and more, and with it comes the bigger and bigger budget. Enjoy and be sure to ask and take it slow when adding things to a tank that is 4 weeks old. Beckie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Welcome to the addiction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanie Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I have four horses and 2 reef tanks. I am pretty sure that I spend more money on my tanks than I do my horses! But I don't regret it at all! I love my tanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susiesinlove Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Taking it slow is the tough part but I will try. So far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefsickness Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 good luck with that . welcome to the sickness I wounder if there is a 12 step program to my sickness? It may go Like this. #1 We admitt we are powerless over are Reef Systems. HI my name is Robert I am a Reefer. #2 Come to beleave a power greater then us can restore us to our sanity. Call the LFS or post on the fourm they will know what to do. #3 Made a decision to turn our life over to the care of the Clown fish, as we under stand him. Nemo please he me. #4 Make a searching and moral inventory of all my fish and corals. (What the @$#%)! weres my Dragon Goby? I found him while vac up water he floated out from behind my sump. #5 admitted to Nemo, ourselfs, and to the fourm the nature of our wrongs. Sorry Honey It was my fault and not the dogs. as for you not saying sorry to any of you. Your all the reef dealers get me into trouble. #6 Were entirely ready to have Nemo to remove all the defects of our Reef system. 30 meetings in 30 days, Ok stop by UpScales today, Play TfT Golf tomorrow, Pick up new Tank Tomorrow. #7 Humbly ask Nemo to watch over our tanks. as I have to attend meetting every day now. #8 Made a list of all fish and corals we have harmed. 1. Dragon Goby.Didnt cover top of tank 2. Coral frag cant find since doing Rock Scaping #9 Make driect admends to all the frags and fish when ever possible. Sorry for stressing all you frags since I move you three times a week. I promes to keep my hands out of the tank and only move you once a month. #10 Continued to take inventory of our tanks and admittd it when were missing some thing. Will start that tomorrow. #11 Shought throught prayer and reading to improve our reef systems. Read Fourms more often. #12 Having a sprital awaking as a result of having water on the floor and carry this message to fellow Reefers and to practise these principles in all of out affairs. You all under stand this were here to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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