I Cant Wait

[funkynob]

hello fishy people :D ive just bought some gear from ebay for keeping marine fish at a reasonable price and cant wait to get started ive never kept fish or anything which lives in a tank for that matter before so i think i could be jumping in at the deep end a bit :wacko: so if anyones got any tips there more than welcome,im still looking for a tank and a few other bits such as a skimmer and power heads so get in touch if youve anything to sell for a beginer nothing too technical though. is there any clubs in the grimsby area or are there any members in this area who is willing to help me set up my first tank when ready. :huh: By the way love the members tanks,
But you all keep refering to {FRAGS} what are they
THANKS ADAM

[jamesc]

Adam,


Welcome. If you do not have a tank or a skimmer, then what is it you have purchased ?

Frags are fragments of coral (broken off the mother colonies) which are then grown on, btw.

James.

[kosh42]

Welcome! :D

You have taken the first steps towards a very rewarding (and expensive :o ) hobby. Best advice is to read like mad. I'd suggest the follwing:

Tullock - The Natural Reef Aquarium (ISBN 1890087009)
Bourneman - Aquarium Corals (ISBN 1890087475)
Reef Eden - http://website.lineone.net/~espsrg/ (By our very own Moderator Simon G)

A few hours reading and planning can save a forturn in mistakes ;)

And remember, the only silly question is the one you don't ask...

Cheers,

Tim

[funkynob]

hello james
i did send you a list of what id bought but not sure wether id sent it correctly anyway
2 x fluval403 ex filters
3 x heaters
2 x lighting control units
1 x air pump
1 x thermometer
1 x hydrometer
1 x test kit
and various other bits i wont tell you what i paid but it is all brand new but a little bit old . ive priced up the other bits and they will come to about 300 pounds thats without the tank and stock . i might end up having to sell my golf clubs that will please the misses. any way at least i can go on the scrounge for <<<<<FRAGS>>>>> :D
CHEERS ADAM

[funkynob]

HELLO TIM :)
the only real reseach ive done is on the internet but i am on the look out for good books or information to read ive leant quite alot from this web sit alone its very usefull.
has regard to rushing im going to try and take my time and to try and avoid mistakes 1st time(i hope)
but thats not easy when you look at some of the tanks on here its a shame you cant go straight into the pet shop and pick a set up straight off the shelf but that would probably spoil most of the fun. :lol:
as soon has i get started im going to put my pictures on weekly showing my development or failure that should be interesting watch this space. :D

[Garry thomas]

Funky welcome to the board my friend, you will get lots of help on here from the guys and gals. All with differing abilities and views, but all enjoy the love of marines. Funky get some books m8, read read and then some more. The books mentioned are all good, another one which is slightly dated, but an excellant read is questions and answers by nick dakin. it will answer a lot of the questions buzzing around in your head....Anyway good luck speak soon.....GT :)

[Jevs]

Welcome funkynob (great nickname)
As mentioned...read, read and read more...then ask ask and ask more.
If you think your question's stupid...still ask it...we all had to start somewhere and there are lots of decent people on here willing to give all the advice you'll ever need.
Welcome to a fascinating hobby and welcome to having a forever empty wallet and full up overdraft !!!!
Good luck
Andy

[Grahammc]

Hi Funkynob

welcome to this great place. You can get lots of questions answered on hear and yes i have loads of the same advice, as my tank has only been setup a few weeks and i am always on hear asking questions. Go to the libruary and read loads not that it makes much sense. I find getting fingers wet is much better but like i said i am no expert.

wish you all the luck and i agree with Garry/Andy

Graham. :D

[funkynob]

Thanks guys :)

i was recomended this web site because he said how helpfull you all are and now i know he was right.he actually keeps marine fish and coral and has only had his tank running for 1 year if i can do the same i will be well chuffed his looks fantastic hes also agreed to give me a hand setting up which is good and lives locally.ive just been and priced up a 2ft cube tank it will go perfect where i want it and the misses also agrees on the location does any of you think this size is too small and will i be able to get adeqiut lighting to suit it <_<
thanks adam

[newboy]

The old saying "Big is good, but bigger is better". The larger the tank the more stability the water has plus gives you a bit more room incase of errors. Get the biggest you can afford and have room for. :o

Cheers,,,,,,,Ian