Hello Everyone

[zdirtyism]

Hi everyone, the name is Zander, I'm very brand new to forums and to the reef tank scene. I have had fresh water tanks in the past, but just as a family pet. My brother has a reef tank and has encouraged me to go on this site and to check out the forums to get started. Very inspired from what I have see from other peoples profiles and tanks.

What should I look for when starting a new tank, I was thinking about getting a full used set up or one on craigslist (for example) to get jump started. Any thoughts.

[jt_milstead]

Welcome to SanDiegoreefs Zander. Go as big as you can afford or that you feel you can handle. This hobby turns into an addiction, and youll upgrade soon.....

[jessegarcia28]

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& Welcome to SDReefs

[zdirtyism]

This hobby turns into an addiction, and youll upgrade soon.....

That is exactly what my brother told me and what he wants to do. Thank you for the greeting. I have lots of questions, but was wondering if you could recommend me to a site or youtube video that shows what brands to get/not get, I know it takes time to start up but I really just want jump into it haha =D

[zdirtyism]

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& Welcome to SDReefs

Thank you. You definetly have a cool/clean tank (45 AIO Shallow Reef), Im still thinking about what theme and set up should be. What kind of lighting do you use and how high is it suspended?

[H4Rk3R]

Welcome to SDreefs. You should get as big as you can house right away. I started out with a small hex tank and ended up moving to a 55g then finished up to a 150g (and I still want bigger, but the room will not accept it =P). If you can afford it and your tank is big enough, I prefer LED setups. However, T5 setups are initially cheaper and have a proven track record (as long as you keep up with bulb changes).

[Brian_reefragr]

Welcome to SDR. You may want to look in the equipment section here for used tank/equipment, you can generally save a ton of money there. Goody has a 90 gal with stand and hood for $100 right now, which is a smoking deal! Marine depot has a bunch of info for people, as well as reef central or reef 2 reef. Good luck, and go big or you will be upgrading within the 1st year, IMO.

[naso tang]

Welcome to SDR. You may want to look in the equipment section here for used tank/equipment, you can generally save a ton of money there. Goody has a 90 gal with stand and hood for $100 right now, which is a smoking deal! Marine depot has a bunch of info for people, as well as reef central or reef 2 reef. Good luck, and go big or you will be upgrading within the 1st year, IMO.

no doubt on the go big. I got back in 3 years ago, and I think I'm on like upgrade #6 and I'm still only at 75G!!! Welcome to the obsession!!! It's healthier than some, but not the cheapest!!

[LIJITROY]

lol jsut remember we need to make sure it fits into the room we have
thanks brother :')

[RDubzz]

Sup Zander! haha didnt know your looking for a tank