Dria Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Hello, Extremely new to reef keeping, so new I don't even have my tank yet. I live in Kitsap County WA, just moved from CT last February. I had a freshwater tank there for four years before having to break it down for our cross country move. I'm getting an IM40 shortly and then will start the setup and cycling process. Looking forward to the relatively quicker cycling process with live rock this time around. I think that's all the pertinent info for now so hello and nice to meet you all! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBret Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Welcome aboard Dria.......lots of fun folks on here. You should take some pics along the way and start a tank buiild thread, it's always fun to follow along and watch members tanks grow. Some live rock should definetly help your cycle along. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dria Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 Hello! Yes I'll definitely start up a thread once I get my tank. Going into Renton probably this weekend to see the tank in person before pulling the trigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayPuff Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Welcome aboard Dria.......lots of fun folks on here. You should take some pics along the way and start a tank buiild thread, it's always fun to follow along and watch members tanks grow. Some live rock should definetly help your cycle along. +1 what he said welcome I just started my tank thread day 2 tomorrow will be day 3 so I can actually look at the rock in there better. Look forward to seeing your build to I love checking out every ones builds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Welcome Dria. The IM 40 is a good start. I have. Fusion 20 and they are pretty simple all in one designs. Dr. Tims fish less cycle also helps the process along too. I went with live rock and sand and used the fish less cycle drops and did not have much of a cycle at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySaber Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Welcome I also have a Fusion 20 and a standard 10 gallon setup. Love the Fusion Lots of way to cycle a tank. I used live sand a few pieces of shrimp to start my cycle. Its up to you in the end no really right or wrong way to do it as long as you dont try to rush anything. Time is the golden rule 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dria Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 +1 what he said welcome I just started my tank thread day 2 tomorrow will be day 3 so I can actually look at the rock in there better. Look forward to seeing your build to I love checking out every ones builds So many new tanks around. 'Tis the season I guess. Mine isn't a Christmas gift so much as a finally getting off my butt and selling my motorcycle gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayPuff Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 So many new tanks around. 'Tis the season I guess. Mine isn't a Christmas gift so much as a finally getting off my butt and selling my motorcycle gift. For me personally one thing I learned years ago when I want a 10 I better go 20 if I want a 20 go 30 or 40 lol I'm at 100 total with my tank and sump now so I'm excited I moved from the nano to the 10 to the 20 to the 40B to 55 now to the 100 Look forward to seeing ya get going I'm always trying to peak at peoples builds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dria Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 Found out that neither of the stores in Renton have the tank I want so I took the plunge today and ordered online! ... Only to find out the tank won't be in stock for a few weeks. Oh well, gives me some more time for planning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayPuff Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Found out that neither of the stores in Renton have the tank I want so I took the plunge today and ordered online! ... Only to find out the tank won't be in stock for a few weeks. Oh well, gives me some more time for planning. Well there you go. You can always stare at the wall where it's going to go True story every time I walked in I would look at my wall and say yep your going there yep the lights are going here. See now that I said this you will start doing it now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kireek Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 *Welcome to PNWMAS,Dria!* And welcome to the salty side of the hobby.I hope all goes well with your new aquarium! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dria Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 Stand just came in today but the tank will be a while yet. So I'm just reading all I can to figure out what I need to do next. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayPuff Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Stand just came in today but the tank will be a while yet. So I'm just reading all I can to figure out what I need to do next. Awesome Once you get everything go start you a tank build thread to check it out as you go So you got your spot all picked out for it? I know I was changing walls once or twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dria Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 I do! There's a corner in my office I've been saving for a tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dria Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Just got the shipping update for my aquarium. Should be here Monday! I have just about everything else already. So excited! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayPuff Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Just got the shipping update for my aquarium. Should be here Monday! I have just about everything else already. So excited! wonderful when you get it all start a tank thread so we can see your before and after and progress with it that's exciting to see Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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