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[Rayne457]

I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm 24 years old. I live in Pennsylvania, USA. My name is Ray. I have a 30 gal saltwater fish only tank and a 55 gal freshwater tank. Nice to meet you all.

 

[seffieuk]

Rayne, to TFF and the salty side of the forum, very nice to meet you

Can we hear a bit about your tank, your plans and see some photos

Seffie x

 

[Rayne457]

Well, I have been keeping freshwater for about a year and a half. I have been keeping saltwater for only around 6-8 months. I am starting to learn everything slowly.

My saltwater is enjoyable. It has a lot of work to go. Just waiting on money lol. Being a 25-30 gal tank I do not have enough LR in it. I only have about 9LBS. You will all hate me, but I have a few fake plants in it lol. I want to get rid of them someday and add some pretty aquatic plants. However, I will need to upgrade to a better light. I currently have a standard one bulb fish tank light. I still love my tank . It currently contains two clown fish, one yellow tail damsel, a coral band shrimp, a blue legged hermit, and i saw a couple baby starfish in there the other day . Someday, I would like to try my hand at a reef tank. They are just so beautiful. Before that I have a lot to learn. I do not know many types of fish and systems at all.
I have pics but cant figure out how to post them yet.

 

[seffieuk]

I have pics but cant figure out how to post them yet.

Get yourself a free photobucket account, upload your photos and then cut and paste the code they give you

Maybe we can help you move on with your tank

Seffie x

 

[Rayne457]

Here are some pics of my saltwater tank. Not as fancy as some of yours, but this is just the beginning.

 

[GAB99]

LOL i had that same green plastic plant in my 20 gallon fresh a looong while ago, they get covered in **** so clean every oncein awhile if the CUC doesnt

 

[seffieuk]

Thanks for the photos so, what are your plans?

Seffie x

 

[Rayne457]

I plan on switching my tanks. Convert; I guess its a 29 gal sorry do not know liters lol; into the fresh water tank. I then want to make my 55 gal which is currently my fresh water into my salt water. On the 55 gal I have a whisper 30-60 and a Penn-plax Cascade 600 internal filter available. I would like to get glass coverings for the tank and upgrade the lights...not sure what im new to this....reef keeping will come in the future maybe a couple years. So, I want lighting that will promote that pretty coraline algae and maybe an anemone or two and other small easy to keep plant types. The switch will happen in a few weeks when the money is available.

 

[-Nemo-]

Hello there! Cute tank you have going.

Just a word with the anemones, make sure you read up plenty on them! They need a mature tank with very good and stable water parameters. Their lighting requirement is also very similar to what corals will need.

Welcome to TFF

 

[seffieuk]

Ok Ray, so you are planning for the 55 gallon, is that uk or US gallons?

And remember, live rock is the heart and lungs of a reef tank and most other fish only with live rock tanks - get that right and you will be on your way. Take things slowly, mistakes can be very costly over on this side both money and live stock wise.

Seffie x

 

[Rayne457]

That is US gallons. Thats all I know lol. I plan on taking it slow. At first it will just be filled will LR and the current fish that I have. Then over time and research I will build up to more.

 

[seffieuk]

Cool

you have approx 208 litres so will need approx 23 k of live rock to filter the tank - what lighting are you thinking of?

Seffie x

 

[Rayne457]

I really do not know. I have had fresh water for bout 2yrs..However, I have not made myself learn anything lol. Now, that I'm a bit older I am finally ready to get serious. I just have to learn,that is why I came here. Ya'll seem like a knowledgeable group. Any suggestions and how much is 23k in lbs lol. I think the last time I used the metric system was in junior high/middle school.

 

[seffieuk]

approx 50 lbs - you will need some muscle to move that

Seffie x

 

[Rayne457]

lol let me hit the weight room.