Introduce yourself!
Fri, 09/04/2009 - 08:06
We haven't had any activity on the salt-water forum so far.... Those who have salt-water tanks, please introduce yourself, let us know what experience you have, what tanks you currently maintain, and what you are interested in.
I do not currently have a salt-water tank, however I'm seriously considering getting started. I have a 100G tank with an overflow that I'm in the process of plumbing with a sump system (going slowly because I have a lot of other stuff going on in life). I'm thinking about the idea of setting it up as a live-rock with fish tank. Maybe a few other invertebrates, but no sensitive corals. I would probably stick to smaller fish, with a focus on the micro-ecosystem instead of a few large fish.
Mon, 09/07/2009 - 11:02
#2
Hi I'm Sara. I just moved back to Albuquerque from Michigan and while there I had 2 90 gallons, 1 20 gallon and a 10 gallon, all of them freshwater. I sold those tanks before moving and now have a brand spanking new 29 gallon saltwater biocube with a protein skimmer and extra powerhead.
Since it's an all in one I didn't change very much, however I took out the bioballs, carbon filter and stock sponges. In the central back compartment, I added some chaeto and a light mounted on a mirror to turn on during the night. It's been cycling for a little over a month and all I currently have is a clean up crew. I plan to eventually have some softies with 3 to 4 fish in there.
I actually found this place after searching for some Albuquerque reefkeeping clubs and people selling soft frags. Evidently fishkeeping in general is not very popular here. lol
Well at least I found this forum and it's actually active. 
Thu, 09/10/2009 - 23:40
#3
Hello,
I'm Dan, born and raised in ABQ. Currently running a 55g mixed reef. Has a 10g sump with fuge. (4) 110W VHO on MT and 65W on Fuge. I've been hoping to find a local reef group here for a while. Look forward to talking to everyone and helping in anyway.
Hello,
I'm Greg I have been keeping salt and fresh water tanks since I was young. I moved from So-Cal about a year ago to NM. I have a saltwater tank, 100 Gal Lee Mar, mixed reef both soft, LPS & SPS Coral. Lights are MH two 400 watt 20k Radiums, 330 watts of VHO. 60 Gal sump with ASM G3 Skimmer with a Fuge. Looks like I'm the 1st post in the saltwater section so thats cool!!
100 gal Lee Mar polished.. 60 sump.. 800 watts mh 20k radium..Ran on "Taiwan HQI Ballast" 330 watt VHO.. 48 watt compacts (dawn/dusk).. sps/lps tank..