JK47 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Hi All. Names Justin and I am in Vancouver. I am FW keeper currently but run some pretty big tanks (300/220/125) and use allot of SW equipment. I've been in the hobby for some time now and managed to stay married (wife) through all of it lol! I keep and breed south American cichlids, mainly Geophagus and Satanoperca. I plan on pokin around until I learn enough to get into SW. Any starting tips?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRENT Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Hi All. Names Justin and I am in Vancouver. I am FW keeper currently but run some pretty big tanks (300/220/125) and use allot of SW equipment. I've been in the hobby for some time now and managed to stay married (wife) through all of it lol! I keep and breed south American cichlids, mainly Geophagus and Satanoperca. I plan on pokin around until I learn enough to get into SW. Any starting tips?? What's up man? "Any starting tips??" Don't get started. As you know I'm also coming over from FW. This hobby is EXPENSIVE but well worth it. If you stick around you will be converted. It's just a matter of time. I've been a member here since 08 and just now really getting the itch. Watch out. Later, T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK47 Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 What's up man? "Any starting tips??" Don't get started. As you know I'm also coming over from FW. This hobby is EXPENSIVE but well worth it. If you stick around you will be converted. It's just a matter of time. I've been a member here since 08 and just now really getting the itch. Watch out. Later, T Hi Trent! Thanks for the welcome. I joined a while back trying to buy a tanmk but have never come on until now. My wife prefers SW so it's only a matter of time lol.. See ya round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG CWO Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Welcome aboard! My tip would be two parts: Research, Research, Research!!!!!! Ask lots of questions. Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Welcome aboard Justin! I would start with a basic saltwater book just to get a general idea , ask a lot of questions get lots of opinions and then defy them! LOL just kidding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.R Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Hey Justin, welcome to the forum! Before I got into SW I did Africans aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Welcome to the forum, my tip is face it your gonna kill some fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Welcome!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Welcome on board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 dont rush anything. Saltwater takes time to get from point A to B. you will do major damage to the tank and your wallet by rushing into or through things... We are all here to help you out so ask a ton of questions before you do something if you need some help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckie Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 So many tips so little time. Come to a meeting and check out all the equipment and see 1st hand and talk to folks. It will give you an idea of how many ways it can be done. Beckie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sontdo Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 You'll need time, money, and passion for it. It'll be hard to do I without them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicarious Cynic Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Start with good lights. I just upgraded to a 6 bulb t5 and I'm ecstatic about it. Frequent water changes - I'm a once or twice a week guy ( 5% to 10 % each time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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