nanofaiery Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Hi all! (waving) My name is melissa and this is my first "official" sw tank. I helped the hubby with his 8 gal, and I've done ALOT of fw tanks in the past. I'm taking it reallllly slow. I've got a 15.5 gal tank with 3 hermit crabs, 3 zombie snail, 1 bumble bee snail, and a cleaner shrimp. I've got some GSP, Zoes, some tiny mushrooms and a semi-forest of "wild" (scratch) feather dusters. Much to my hubbies :eek: horror I want a 125 gal. But that will come in time. (plotting) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 WELCOME!!! Tell him you will let him help pick out what gets to go in the 125, he will be more excited about it then I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanofaiery Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 Thanks!!!! I think he is just afraid that we'll end up with a zoo again. I had six tanks among other animals and us squeezed into a one bedroom apt. Now we moved and have a big two bedroom, and only a 15.5 and a .5 gal (sad). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Thanks!!!! I think he is just afraid that we'll end up with a zoo again. I had six tanks among other animals and us squeezed into a one bedroom apt. Now we moved and have a big two bedroom' date=' and only a 15.5 and a .5 gal (sad).[/quote'] Welcome to bedlam!!! You definately need a bigger tnak to fill that "empty space" in your bigger place!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undrtkr_00 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Welcome! What is a zombie snail? I did a google search for them, but did not come up with anything saltwater related. Never heard of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Welcome to the forums. yeah, you had better upgrade to a bigger tank(s). Lots of good folks here willing to help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Welcome to the group. Yes, a 125 is in order to fill all the extra space in a larger apartment. When you have some things to trade, just say the word. I usually give new members some xenia, but I am low right now. Once I get some more I'll let you have some if you come get it. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 WELCOME NEW "TOAD":) the first thing is of cource pictures. As far as a bigger tank. If we have OUR way! We'll tel you to go after a 300gal. !!!!!! So use that and get Hubby to comprimise on a 210. What ever you get be sure you always get the equipment as if your going bigger than what your getting(scratch) Long run will save you money. Short run it is costly to star a "New" setup. Ask a LOT of questions as we all will do our best to help you (and maybe confuse you a little) learn about the different options. Your first start is in what you want to Keep IN THE TANK. Corals types ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckie Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Welcome Melissa, Welcome to the group! I was told get as big a tank as poosible...... yep a 150. Now of course it is much harder to fill..... (afford to fill) but I'm doing my best. I recieve tons of help here, just ask. Beckie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanofaiery Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 hey undrtkr_00 zombies are Super Nassarius snails, sorry about the confusion. dsoz thanks for the offer (clap) (I love any excuse for a road trip). I'm working on getting pics so I can post up my own tank thread. I'm just trying to figure out how to take clear pictures. Most of them come out way to blurry (comp), and my skunk cleaner doesn't like to stand still (sad). But on the plus side I did get one of him that looks like he has a force field on one side . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakkzz Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Welocme to saltwater! I'm new to the forum but have had saltwater for some years. I've got a 125 gallon now! It's great! Your hubby will come around . Happy reefing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180Brandy Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Welcome to the website. You might think about becoming a payed member. Its $20.00 for single membership and $ 30.00 for family memberships. The benefits are great. You get discounts at our events, for example our Marine Hatfield/ Oregon Coast Aquarium behind the scenes tour which is not avail. to the public. Its worth it!!!! Plus there is a Pot Luck afterwards at the Yaquina Bay day use area after the tours. Also you can get discounts at most lfs. And you get a website upgrade. Think about it and let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadams7 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 WELCOME! This is a great website, with great members. They can pretty much answer any question you might come up with...so ask away. Sounds like you have the toughest part down already (patience)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 ( Much to my hubbies :eek: horror I want a 125 gal. But that will come in time. (plotting) Welcome to the site, and the hobby. I see your mistake. DOH! You should have told him you wanted a 210 Gallon, and then settled for a 125 gallon(whistle)(laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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