40GallonReef Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 So i am new to the hobby, I have had my 40 gallon breeder tank set up for about three months now. I am from Salem, OR. I have had Cichlid tanks for a couple years and finally made the jump into saltwater. What I have: 40 gallon breeder tank 40 gallon sump (got a good deal on it, and wanted the most water volume I could get) 4 x 39 watt T5. two actinic and two 10,000K about 800 gph of water movement split between two ph's Skimmer is rated for 100 gallons about 50 lbs of live rock Livestock 2 Ocellaris clownfish small Hippo Tang (will get a bigger tank long before he out grows the tank) small yellow tang (also will be moved to a larger tank) sand sifting goby 2 cleaner shrimp a couple hermits and two turbo snails other cuc I can't think of Corals frogspawn branching hammer coral torch coral green star polyp long tentacle anemone Any comments would be welcomed, I am glad to be part of this community. Here is a picture of my tank. This picture is old, before I got my torch coral and anemone but you can get the gist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Welcome to the club. Tank looks nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberlee Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I am thrilled to have another reefer in the Salem area. Welcome, and this is a great community. Thought I'd add we have almost the same set up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjohnwoody Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Welcome to the forum! You're an a awesome area with The Premium Aquarium in your backyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Welcome to the forum. Nice clean looking tank. Sounds like you are off to a great start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Welcome to the club! Tank looks nice, thank you for joining us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Very nice and welcome! Glad to see another Salem saltwater member! I will be by appointment the next couple of days but my business hours are Tuesday through Saturday noon to 6pm. It would be great to have you by and chat reef. Bring any quesitons you may have and I will be happy to try and answer them for you! Sweet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bswe22 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Looking great!!! And welcome!!! Love the 40B tank. I am setting one up myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergebmw3 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Welcome welcome uvwill soon find urself addicted to the hobby if ur still not looking forward to seeing more pics --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=45.707966,-122.553137 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohaynow Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Welcome aboard! Its cool to see another Salem hobbyist on here. If you ever need any help with anything hit me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbru70 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Nice clean set-up.......Its good to see another freshwater convert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40GallonReef Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thank you guys for the welcomes. I took a picture last night, I apologize for the slightly dirty tank. I have been busy and just wanted to post an update. I am getting my BRS Rodi unit today, excited to be self sufficient. Also, quick question. My LTA seems to change by the day, sometimes it is big and puffed up and then the next day it is deflated. It is still growing though and my water parameters are perfect, well as good I should say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40GallonReef Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Also, forgot to add that I made a refugium. Well, I added some Cheato and a light to my sump. No dsb or miracle mud but I am hoping the cheato will out-compete the algae in my display tank. Any suggestions? I will take a picture of my sump tonight and post so you can see what I am working with. Thanks again for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Looks great! Anemones can take abit to get used to their new homes but in general it should look like it does in your picture most of the time. They are fun animals to observe. I like the look of your rockwork and coral placement thus far. Very clean looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40GallonReef Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thank you Garrett, I too enjoy watching the anemone. I just wish my clowns would hang out in it. I understand since they are tank raised false percula's that they may never take to the anemone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40GallonReef Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Garrett, I think I have heard about your store (great things). U buddy of mine's father comes to you exclusively. I will have to come by check out your store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yrevanth Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Hey 4og reef. . I m planning to make my own sump and refuge, with a 20g tank. . .any suggestions as to how to get started? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberlee Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Break another tank for the baffles LOL. It was an accident, but the 29 I was going to use first by LC Scott who was biulding my sump/fuge for me. Anyway he picked up a cheap 1 here on PNWMAS and said it ended up being cheaper than buying the glass for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 It would be great to have you by! Just got a TON of great stuff in too If you have a chance, bring a pic by of your tank. I am going to do a board in the shop of peoples displays as to give inspiration to people setting tanks up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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