Looking for good Beginner's Guides.

[jojo22]

Yeah if you look at Calfo's thread he suggests 30-60X turnover. I think I'm gonna save up and get a bigger pump before I fire up the 72.

[Iconz]

Gotya, I put notes next to all of those. Now, if i avoid using Distichopora, i don't need MH's, right? From what I've read about lighting, I believe they do produce ALOT of heat, and are quite expensive, correct?

[jojo22]

Yes on both counts but keep in mind that both of these issues can be fixed. If you build a canopy and DIY/RETRO the lighting and use a couple of fans it would cut down on both heat and price.

[Iconz]

hmm, k... by the way! GREAT news!!! my funding is coming next week!... my wife and i have/had our house for sale in GA where we just moved from, and it just sold today! They're wanting a rush close since they're payin cash, so I should have the money by a week from tomorrow! WOO HOO!

[jojo22]

CONGRATS BUDDY!!! If you don't already have one maby pick up a digital camera. WE LOVE PICS.

[Iconz]

Heh, my wife is a photographer, actually! heh So, we've got digital camera's that cost more than 5,000 . I sold her on this whole thing on her being able to take the pix, LOL! So, you all will be getting plenty, once I get started!

Edit: Thanks btw jojo!

[Iconz]

Alirght, my next BIG question. I'm scared to know the answer already. My wife and I are currently in an Apt. We are on the ground floor, so, I'm not worried about floor reinforcement, or water leakage. But my question is, if I go ahead and do this, and have to move in a year, or 8 months, or whenever, with a 75g tank, am I gonna lose everything in the move? Or, should I just wait until I get into a house to start this hobby?

[Fatman]

I'd consider maybe getting a smaller tank if a move is possible then, with a large sump/refugium. This way you'll have the small tank which is easy to move, but the large water volume to keep your parameters in check. I just moved a 90 gallon, that had been set up for about 2 years, and all the fish survived and stuff, but it only took 30 mins (it was all in the same city) I can not imagine moving cities, and having good luck with a move.

[Iconz]

Well, if it comes, it WILL be a local move into a house. 30 minz at most.

EDIT: Also, if I do go with a smaller tank than 75g, won't it DRASTICALY (sp?) reduce my selection of fish?

[RHAPALA]

PROLLY WILL ........ALSO THE AMOUNT YOU CAN KEEP IN IT ....AND FROM WHAT I READ THE HARDER TO KEEP EVERYTHING IN CHECK