TOTAL newbie intro.

Welcome to the club and a lot of us on here started off just like you not too long ago.

First of all, fill that tank with water and see if it leaks or not. If it doesn't leak you'll just need some basic equipment at first with some live rock. A heater, filter, and lights. I would recommend softies at first until you'll feel comfortable for more delicate corals. To set you up with live rock and equipment should be around 200 to 400 bucks, just matters what brand and if you buy used or new.

BTW, who's your brother and where are you from?

 

If you're Nick's brother then why doesn't he just let you loot the store?

 

Welcome!

My best advice to you ( being new to aquariums) is to study, study and study some more!!

There are lots of good books out there to help you under stand what is needed, and why things are needed. And of coarse this web site!!
Just take your time and learn all you can before you take the plunge. The more you know the fewer mistakes you will make!!
-Rick-

 

Welcome to the site! Your brother should be able to help you with everything, but all of us here will also be very helpful. I don't know if I would have claim Franklin as my brother but, he is a good friend of mine and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

 

The New Marine Aquarium is really good for a 1st book.

 

Welcome to the site. Be aware that the tank is one of the cheapest things that you will buy in this hobby....but with Nick around, he should be able to help you find most things either at a discount, used for cheap or maybe even free. Good luck and as the rest have said, take your time and read up on things...and don't be surprised when you see conflicting information....it's all over the place. Ask questions...it's one of the best ways to learn. Good luck!

--AJ

 

ok smart *** you can pick your friends but not your family. and you know i will help get this going for you if thats what you want. call me to talk

 

Gee, I wonder who's the older bully brother????

 

thats right i trained him well. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif
yeah thats fine but you can always call me and just give me a couple weeks and i will find everything you need. ive got it planned as far as filters and lighting i am still thinking, im going to call on a filter for it in the morning

 

Posted By REEFer Madness on 03/14/2009 05:38 PM
The New Marine Aquarium is really good for a 1st book.
REEFer is right, this was my first book, also Natural Reef Aquariums (simplified Approaches to creating living saltwater microcosms) John H. Tullock, and Anthony Calfo's (Book of coral propagation).
These are all great books, that have all the basics. Calfo's book is probably my favorite.
Hope this helps you out.
-Rick-  

 

Hey, welcome to the club. It looks like you are getting some good advise already. apjohnson is right about the cost. You'll spend 1/3 of the cost of that tank just filling it with salt water, but you won't find anyone here that will tell you it isn't worth it. We are having a tank tour in CR on the 21st. The event is for members only but we offer one free event for non-members, Send CyberJester a PM in you want to come on the tour, it would be good for you to see some established setups before you put your own together.
~caleb

 

You welcome to come on the CR tank tour. 
\All non-members get a one time event pass to see what it is that they are paying for.
However, now knowing that Nick is your brother, I must put a condition on it.
You must be better looking then Nick, that is one ugly dude.
Two people that look like him is far to many before drinking!
Just kidding Nick, told you you should have cut me a deal on that coral!