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Old 05-15-2011, 05:37 AM
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New to the site and a salt water newbie! Purchased a 75 gallon tank and would be very interested in any suggestions or tips on getting it started! Also looking for a used lighting fixture, 4 bulb T-5 with built in timer.
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Old 05-15-2011, 05:40 AM
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Welcome to canreef , your off to a good start already by joining this site.
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Old 05-15-2011, 05:43 AM
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Welcome to the forum, Skittle. I'm in the same boat as you. Have you done freshwater before?

Read as much as you can. Start here. At the bottom is says Reference Library. Read everything.

Is Rollyview in Alberta?
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Old 05-15-2011, 05:45 AM
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Biggest and best advice I can give is to be patient. Take your time and you'll be greatly rewarded with the hobby.
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Old 05-15-2011, 06:51 AM
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Thanxs to everyone for the great advise! Ive heard that patients is key to starting a successful tank! I look forward to expanding my salt water knowlege thru the members on this site! And yes Rollyview is in Alberta! Just east of Leduc!

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Old 05-15-2011, 06:57 AM
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Hey Skittle. Welcome to Canreef.

Haven't been in Rollyview for many years. Last time I was there I ended up coming home with a puppy.
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Old 05-15-2011, 01:13 PM
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Welcome to Canreef, skittles.
Lots of water parameter testing, too, and not just guessing things are OK.
Unlike freshwater, Marine organisms have lots more to deal with.
You doing just fish only??
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Old 05-15-2011, 03:41 PM
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Welcome to Canreef
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Old 05-15-2011, 08:41 PM
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Welcome! I Had to google Rollyview never even heard of it
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Old 05-15-2011, 11:08 PM
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Welcome to canreef!
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