Just starting again

[newboy]

Hi all,,,,,
This is my first post but ive been taking notes for a while. Im setting up a 6'x2.5'x2' with a 5'x16''x14'' sump. I kept marines about 10 years ago after helping out a friend of a friend who was in a tight spot and needed to off-load his 4footer. After being told they were pretty easy to keep I went for it. After doing some research I started doing tests and the nitrate was off the scale, it was then i realised how much was involved. Any way I could go on but wont bore you.

Now im doing lots of homework, dont want to lose anything or look silly in front of girlfriend.

Im looking at a turboflotor 1000 multi and am reading lots of good things but i am being advised to get an APF600. I know the turbo is capable up to 250 gallons quite a bit more than the APF and £30 cheaper.

Any more advice welcome.

Now Ive started im sure ill be back lots more.

PS. am mainly going to keep fish with some live rock for starters.



Last edited by newboy at Jan. 27 2003,21:46

[Darryl]

Ian welcome to UR http://www.ultimatereef.com/ibv3/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif C ya soon Darryl

[craigg]

Hello and welcome,

I have a turboflotor but 80% of peeps on here would recommend the deltec.

Both good but the deltec does get more support and probably is the way to go.

Cheers.

Craig

[PearlyJaw]

Hello newboy,

Welcome and by the way your not alone in the Newbie stakes.

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[Blonde Angel]

Hello Newboy,
Welcome to the UR.
I am running a Turboflotor and am more than happy with mine.
I have heard Bad things about the Pump, although not experienced them myself.

The ball is in your court http://www.ultimatereef.com/ibv3/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Cheers

Andy.

[tangtastic]

Sorry Newboy,

The above post was from me but i was logged on as my wife again http://www.ultimatereef.com/ibv3/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif

Oh well! http://www.ultimatereef.com/ibv3/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

Cheers

Andy.

[newboy]

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[Suffolk Reefer]

hiya,

Welcome to UR.com

With regards to your skimmer, I have seen both in action and decided on the purchase of the apf600. And yes, it performs well on my five footer. However, IMO for a tank your size I would not use either. Have you considered looking at the deltec 850, o.k so you pay approx 100 more than the tf1000 - but a lot of skimmer for your money. Thinking back, I wish that I had gone the extra mile when I purchased mine http://www.ultimatereef.com/ibv3/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

Cheers
Paul

[newboy]

http://www.ultimatereef.com/ibv3/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif Its that old chestnut again "big is good, but bigger is better". I keep thinking about that extra mile,,,,Cheers Paul

[Hels Bels]

Hi Newboy,

Firstly....welcome aboard!

Secondly, you'll have to change that name soon....cus you won't always be the new boy! http://www.ultimatereef.com/ibv3/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Thirdly, FWIW we have a 6x2x2 and run a Deltec AP850 on it. Depending upon what your stocking levels are going to be it may be worth considering the 850 now. Keep thinking about that extra mile! http://www.ultimatereef.com/ibv3/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Cheers,
Hels

[bunglehaze]

Nice to see your finally on here ian m8. im coming up to play eat your words on the 7th feb so ill see if we can meet up - you and kirsty gonna come out??

see you soon
leigh http://www.ultimatereef.com/ibv3/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[newboy]

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[bunglehaze]

katy aint comin m8, lads night for me!!!! come along it will be fun.

cheers
leigh http://www.ultimatereef.com/ibv3/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[bunglehaze]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (newboy @ Jan. 27 2003,21:45)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">helping out a friend of a friend who was in a tight spot and needed to off-load his 4footer.[/b][/quote]
hello ian its katy here. just a couple of things about your post. firstly when haven't you looked stupid in front of your missus? and secondly is she aware about your involvment with your friends four footer! http://www.ultimatereef.com/ibv3/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

yes I am looking at ultimate reef and am thinking of setting up a link to my own site - www.whinging women whos men are involved with fishtanks.com http://www.ultimatereef.com/ibv3/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif

hope to meet up soon and tell kirstie if she needs me for emotional support she knows where to reach me!!

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katy http://www.ultimatereef.com/ibv3/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[grazza]

Hi
I think you better start off on the right foot and change your name!!..........You are going to have to live with it!
All the best
Graham

[newboy]

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http://www.ultimatereef.com/ibv3/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif yours worryingly,,,Ian