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Discussion in 'Introductions' started by Guest, Mar 27, 2011.

  1. Mar 27, 2011 #1
    Guest

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    Hello, 


    My name is Ryan. I am 17 years old and currently live in Northeast Iowa, near the Minnesota border. I had a friend show me this website and he used to be active on here. I am wanting to get into the salt-water tank hobby and do have some experience in the non-salt water area. I currently have a 40 gallon tank with an Albino Oscar and a Goldfish, yes somehow they do get along /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif Anyways, I have a few 10 gallon tanks I wanted to start off using for the salt water hobby; I do know 10 gallons is not a great choice for it, but I want to make sure I actually want to start this before I spend hundreds of dollars and decide I don't enjoy it. If everyone could help me out by giving me different choices as far as filters, fish, and miscellaneous things go that would go great for a 10 gallon tank, it would really help me out! I also am wondering if there are any places in Northeast Iowa that I could shop for these things at, otherwise I would travel to Aquatic Environments in Davenport, because I have been there. I would appreciate any and all help!








    Thank you, and I look forward to speaking with everyone.
     
  2. Mar 27, 2011 #2
    JB Marion

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    Welcome to GIRS.

    If you're looking for a good shop, you should check out Anenomes, Clowns and Corals in Washburn (Waterloo)... They can get you fixed up.
     
  3. Mar 28, 2011 #3
    psulion

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    I'm in Decorah if that's close to you. You can come see my tanks to get ideas. Not much in NE iowa but I would agree ACC in Washburn is by far the best.
     
  4. Mar 28, 2011 #4
    Guest

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    Wow, I live in Decorah too actually! Right by the North Winn school.
     
  5. Mar 28, 2011 #5
    Guest

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    Also, would anyone be able to tell me how good of luck they've had moving the aquariums around. Since I am 17, almost 18 I plan on moving within a year for school. If someone could just tell me whether it'd be good to move it and maybe some good ways about going with it that would help a lot too!
     
  6. Mar 28, 2011 #6
    JB Marion

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    You should ask these types of questions in the general forum. You will get more response there..

    -JB
     
  7. Mar 28, 2011 #7
    Corallimorph

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    If you are thinking small i would recommend doing some reading here http://www.nano-reef.com/  I have kept a few successful nano tanks thanks to the helpful articles and advice i found there. Click on the articles section on the left to get you started. Also feel free to PM me if you have any nano specific questions!
     
  8. Mar 28, 2011 #8
    Kylie

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    Welcome to GIRS! Hope you like the group and have fun with the hobby. As for moving tanks around, it can be done. I live in a dorm my first two years of college and so every winter and summer break I'd have to tear down my tank and take it from or to my parents house/dorm room. Four trips a year. Its a pain but if you are veeerrry careful it can be done without casualties. Keep in mind, I never had any expensive or sensitive corals or fish. I recommend doing a lot of preparing ahead of time, always have plenty of RO and prepared water at your destination so you don't run out, and many many buckets /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif
     
  9. Mar 28, 2011 #9
    Bela

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    This is largely going to depend on what you are keeping and how far you need to go. The fish that would be suitable for a 10g would probably all do pretty well even on longer (within reason) trips. Even still, something cross country, while not impossible, would probably be quite difficult.
     
  10. Mar 29, 2011 #10
    Maureen Urbandale, IA

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    RO water can be found at places like Walmart or a local grocery store until you are sure you want to spend more money on the hobby.
     

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