The new guy on the block.
 

Hello all! UPDATE: I'm set up and started!

I am new to the forum and am already very excited to adsorb a tonne of knowledge. I have had multiple fresh water and brackish water tanks in my life time.

Now I really want to make the jump to saltwater. So I come to the Calgary members to help me get started. I am going to have a lot of time on my hands for the next few months but not a lot of money. Long story short, I will be on short term disability.

I am looking to start a tank from scratch. I have 2 tanks that I am debating on using as my first attempt. A 45 gal bow front or a 110 gal. Went with the 45 gal for now. I'm thinking the bow front because I for surly cannot afford the sand and live rock to get started as is. I have filters, lights, and a test kit that will work to get me started but I am reaching out for some assistance with a few other things for either really cheap or free.

Power heads - Anyone have one laying around?

Protein skimmer - I am debating on doing the DIY one listed in the forum but would need some assistance.
Decided that it can wait. Just need more water changes.

Live or dead rock - I am very willing to start with a small piece and add enough dead rock ( is that what you call it?) and wait the 3 months or whatever it takes for it all to be alive.
I was able to purchase 30lbs of live rock from P_mantis and got some not so live rock donated by whiteangelbw

Sand - From what I have been reading I can once again use not live sand and "seed" with some live sand. Either way I need both.
Half bag live sand donated by Coleus

Current pumps - I know there is a better word for theses. Just cant remember (NOOB!)
Useing my fluval 201

Live stock - This will have to wait awhile until the tank is well set up.
I have a clown on the way once my tank gets set up. Donated by P_mantis

Knowledge / a friend - Someone willing to take me under their wing and teach me how to get started the correct way.

I am willing to trade services for any or all of the things I need listed above. I can babysit your tank while you are on holidays not that I know anything about saltwater. I am great with computers and Iphone / Ipads. I can also jailbreak them for you. I was a gold smith for many years so i can give advice or repairs on anything Jewellery related. I am currently selling Used vehicles at Sunridge Nissan and can give you a really great deal on a vehicle.

I have wanted to get into this hobby since I saw my first Trigger fish. Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Hey there and welcome to canreef! :)

Thank You! It feels like a great forum already.

Welcome to canreef. I have free hydrometers and half bag of live sand if you want

Welcome to the forum. I'm sure you'll find everything you need at great prices...far cheaper than at the LFS for sure. I started with a 72 gallon Bowfront a few months ago...and now I have to upgrade already. Just be prepared for that ;) lol

The new guy on the block.
 

Thank you! Where can I pick them up?

I need to do some more water tests but I figure I should start thinking about a clean up crew. Suggestions are greatly appreciated! (as are donations)

Go to Gold's if you want cheap hermits/snails...if they have any left...they go fast. :)

The new guy on the block.
 

Where is golds again?

P.S. Everyone on this forum is GREAT!!!!!!!!

SO I got a new tank that has 2 holes drilled i the bottom. How do I utilize them with a sump? Can I use a fluval canister to pump my water back up?

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Is this the route I should go?

http://www.thesaltybox.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=1314

Can I just make the intake tube high enough that it sucks off the top of the water?

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/y...nkoverflow.jpg

Or should I make an overflow?

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