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Discussion in 'Buy/Sell/Trade' started by Guest, Nov 19, 2012.

  1. Nov 19, 2012 #1
    Guest

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    Hello all,

    I'm new to the site. My buddy said I should join up because I'm wanting to start up a decent size saltwater aquarium. I know I want to have corals, so I know that needs better equipment. I was just wanting to see what some people had around the quad city area. I was thinkning of a 55 gallon, but anything would be good enough. Plz let me know of any info. Anything can help. Thanx
     
  2. Nov 19, 2012 #2
    Tickyty

    Tickyty Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Not in your area nor do I have a tank for you but I just would like to welcome you to the site.
     
  3. Nov 19, 2012 #3
    mthomp

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    Hey welcome to the site. I am in the QC. Looking forward to seeing what you put together.
     
  4. Nov 19, 2012 #4
    Nik Windsor Heights

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    Welcome! There are always some great deals on here just gotta keep your eye out for em.
     
  5. Nov 19, 2012 #5
    softieatheart

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    Yay, another reefer in the QCA! Welcome! /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif
     
  6. Nov 19, 2012 #6
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Welcome!
     
  7. Nov 19, 2012 #7
    Guest

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    Thank for the reply. What comes with the 135? And how much?
     
  8. Nov 19, 2012 #8
    Guest

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    Thanx for the welcome. 90 sounds good to me. How much and where are you located?
     
  9. Nov 19, 2012 #9
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Are you PMing or posting to your thread?
     
  10. Nov 19, 2012 #10
    Guest

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    I'm not sure what pming is?
     
  11. Nov 19, 2012 #11
    mthomp

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    I think he is responding to peoples signatures.
     
  12. Nov 19, 2012 #12
    Guest

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    Yea idk if I'm doing this right. I'm on my mobile and this is my first day on the site
     
  13. Nov 19, 2012 #13
    BigB

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    Welcome to the site. Nice to see another QC member on here.. Dont forget to subscribe to the Quad City Area regional forum.. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/biggrin.gif
     
  14. Nov 19, 2012 #14
    mthomp

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    we have a buy sell trade forum. What you are seeing are peoples signatures. Basically they are describing their tanks.
     
  15. Nov 19, 2012 #15
    Lee

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    Welcome - I would highly suggest something wider than a 55 gallon tank. A 75 gallon or 90 gallon is a perfect size to start with. Anything much smaller is hard to keep stable for a beginner. You will want something that's at least 18" wide so there is room for rock & corals to grow.

    As a tip - Always research before you buy and make sure you use RO/DI water (Reverse Osmosis / Deionized).
     
  16. Nov 19, 2012 #16
    Guest

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    Thank for the info Lee. I was wanting to start with a 55. I'm just not sure what to look for equipment wise. I would like to just buy a whole set up and replace items if need be
     
  17. Nov 19, 2012 #17
    Lee

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    Here are some links to some starter information:

    http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1526752

    http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2075632
     
  18. Nov 19, 2012 #18
    mthomp

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    I would go talk to Adam at Aquatic environments in Dav.
     
  19. Nov 19, 2012 #19
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    QC guys sounds like you have this under control Thanks

    Again welcome to the club!
     
  20. Nov 24, 2012 #20
    OH!zone Iowa Falls

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    I have a 58 gal oceanic with most of the stuff available minus a stand. call me at 6 four 1 - 648 - 2 five 8 three ext 1 day or eve ok. I'm 2 hours from Iowa City area. Just went to a 150 gal. and just joined the club today.
     

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