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New to reef game

Discussion in 'Introductions' started by Fred, Dec 15, 2015.

  1. Fred

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    Johnston, IA
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    My daughter won a goldfish at her daycare a year and a half ago and I got stuck takining care of it. So I knew very little about fish so did a lot of research on how to care for it. So I went from goldfish tank to planted tank and now into saltwater. I have a 10 gallon saltwater tank now and just started adding corals. When we finish our basement I will be upgrading to a 210. So my 10 gallon is my expensive learning curve for now. It has been up for 5 months. So we will see how it goes.
     
  2. cameron lake Well-Known ReefKeeper

    634
    Des Moines, IA
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    can you post pics?
     
  3. Fred

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    This is a little older pic. I have rescaped it and added the two corals and a sump. Also new to posting on forums so not sure if picture got on here.
     
  4. Fred

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    Johnston, IA
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    Looks like pic worked. I will take new pictures tonight after work and put them on here. Only question I have is I am wanting to put set up a refugium in my sump but not sure where I can get some chaeto (not sure about spelling) for it other than ordering off internet but not wanting to do that unless I have to. I assume the lfs would have some somewhere?
     
  5. Ray/Jen_Reefin 2016 Vice President / 2015 Volunteer of the year.

    Davenport, IA
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    Welcome to the club and the sweet addiction! You will find a ton of advice and information on this forum.
    Again welcome.
     
  6. Roman Experienced Reefkeeper

    Cedar Rapids, IA
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    I am sure someone close to you will have cheato in their fuge. Just put up a post that you are looking for some
     
  7. cameron lake Well-Known ReefKeeper

    634
    Des Moines, IA
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    welcome any questions let us know we will do are best two answer them foryou
     
  8. Dave Experienced Reefkeeper

    Des Moines Area
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    Welcome! I can hook you up with some free chaeto...
     
  9. Fred

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    Johnston, IA
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    Thanks. I live in Johnston like 15 minutes from Des Moines. Are you close to Des Moines?
     
  10. Dave Experienced Reefkeeper

    Des Moines Area
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    Responded to your PM. Let me know what works.
     
  11. jeremy Acro Addict

    Davenport, IA
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    Welcome to the club
     
  12. FishBrain Expert Reefkeeper

    New London
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    Welcome to the addiction! No turning back now lol!

    Bill
     
  13. Fred

    147
    Johnston, IA
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  14. LiLNicky Well-Known ReefKeeper

    360
    Iowa City
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    I started the same way with a 10 gallon and the rest is history lol. Happy reefing and welcome to the club.
     
  15. Fred

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    Johnston, IA
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    Thanks
     
  16. blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

    Cedar Rapids, IA
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    Looks good. Glad to see you're planning a bigger tank. Keep us updated on how that goes.
     
  17. B_Braz

    B_Braz Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Welcome to the club. I'm also in Johnston, right next to Camp Dodge. Keep us updated as you go along. And if your on Facebook, like our page.
     
  18. xroads Veteran Reefkeeper Vendor

    La Porte City, IA
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    Welcome!!!!
     
  19. Fred

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    Johnston, IA
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    I am by the van dees ice cream shop and the new fareway. Unfortunately I am one of the few people in the world not on Facebook.
     

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