:mrgreen: ... Hey Tony ... we posted at the same time again ( on the same subject :smile: ) :razz:

Hey Namscam,
Yes, the beginning of my post was harsh, but I think that was appropriate for your actions. If you read all of it, you would notice that I gave you the parameters to check for your water quality. Everybody get's too excited when they get into the hobby, but you were very irresponsible. Then you added insult to injury with the statement "if they die, then it will just cycle the tank quicker". As far as knowing how to take care of your stuff goes, I disagree. Adding livestock before cycling is not taking care of your tank.

It looks like you have a pretty good start as far as rock and sand goes, what about lighting, and filtration? This forum is a very good resource, and I along with everybody will be happy to help you and give you advice, but you will also get harsh criticism if you doom the inhabitants of your tank, knowingly or unknowingly.

Mike

thanx for advice tony, jim and steve.....
and for jims question.... i have a wet dry system....4 65 w compact light (2 actinic 2 10,000 k) and 2 40 w flourescent light (also one 10 , 000 and one actinic)...i ll prob move most of my animals into my friends 220 gallon tank

"if they die, then it will just cycle the tank quicker".
yeah i know that was a lil harsh and sorry if i offend n e one with that statment

Well I hope it works out and please don't be afraid to ask for help.I've learned so much from this form and made a bunch of new friends(boy are you guys in trouble :razz: )I don't think I would have survived this long without them :mrgreen:

Jim

Namscam,

If I can offer one piece of advice-Take it SLOW

There's a saying in this hobby that has alot of versions but it means the same thing- "most things happen fast in a reef for the wrong reason, and the right things take time"

In this hobby you can never be too prepared or educated, so read lot's, ask lot's, read lot's and take your time, as going too fast will always lead you into trouble :biggrin:

The only thing that happens fast is disaster! I know this from experience :frown: