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Discussion in 'Introductions' started by h2so4hurts, May 28, 2008.

  1. h2so4hurts

    h2so4hurts Inactive User

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    Hi all, I'm new to the site and pretty new to reef keeping.  I just started a 30 gallon mini tank to get some practice before I do a 120 gallon in wall install in my new house.  It's been a lot of fun so far.  I'm going to add some live rock in a few days and then hopefully some fish in a few weeks. 
    A little about me: I'm a graduate student in Molecular Biology at UIowa in the 4th year of my PhD research.  In my free time I run a science news website/social network (www.labspaces.net).  I've been keeping freshwater tanks off and on since I was 10y/o and finally got enough money saved up to look into doing a marine tank. 
    I look forward to annoying all of you with lots of questions as I begin this journey /site/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif
     
  2. Lee

    Lee Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Welcome!! Things are a little slow on here right now with the weather warming up, but we have a great club and do a lot of fun stuff together. How about posting some pics of your setup?
     
  3. h2so4hurts

    h2so4hurts Inactive User

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    Sure, I'll post some up tonight when I get home. It seems like you have a pretty active community around here. I wasn't expecting that in Iowa. Does anyone know of a cheap place for Live rock? The places in IC average $8/lb. If that's the case it looks like I'll be going with eBay and curing the rock a bit longer.
     
  4. JB Veteran Reefkeeper

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    Welcome to GIRS and as Lee said, don't be discouraged by the current lack of activity on our website. The club is usually very active but the semi-nice weather has got everyone busy with other stuff.

    -JB
     
  5. RobynT

    RobynT Inactive User

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    Welcome to GIRS!!
     
  6. h2so4hurts

    h2so4hurts Inactive User

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    Tank with Light on (Coral Sun Reef T8)

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    Tank side view

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    Sump, Ecosystem setup. Just added Caulerpa this weekend

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    Whole Setup

    Specs:
    30 Gallon Tank
    10 Gallon Sump
    Rio 2100+ pump
    200w VisiTherm Heater

     
  7. h2so4hurts

    h2so4hurts Inactive User

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    Added Rock - 40lbs of Fiji Premium Select

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    Side View

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    Front View
     

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