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jtravapd

hello, just found this site and joined. I have a 180 gallon reef tank which is my first saltwater tank. As you can guess i have had some ups and downs and spent lots of money that i could have saved if i did things the right way the first time..lol...( I still wish i got a 210 gallon instead, lol..its never ending with me, im never happy..hahha) Anyway here are a few pics of my tank..i just bought new bulbs..Giesemann 14.5 K MEGACHROME coral 250 Watt - DE ill post new pictures once i get them installed..these pics are using AB 13k bulbs..

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jtravapd

some info on the tank, it will have been running for two years this feb. I have approx. 300lbs live rock, 200lbs sand. for circulation i have two mag drive 1200s for each return from the sump, evolution 750 skimmer with a mag drive 12 feeding it. I also have five aqua jet 900 power heads for more circulation in the tank. The lighting is three 250 watt metal halides and four 96 watt power compacts. The power compacts are dual actnic,and like i stated earlier my metal halides are AB 13k bulbs, but ordered new megachrome 14.k bulbs..which should be coming tomorow in the mail...can't wait..ok im rambling..lol..i think that covered everything..haha
 
mikem

mikem

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Welcome to NJRC. Glad you found us.
Thanks for sharing your tank pics.
 
Phyl

Phyl

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It is beautiful! Thanks for sharing your photos with us and welcome to the forums. That looks like bright green psamaccora on the rock? Looks like it from here.
 
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jtravapd

Phyl said:
It is beautiful! Thanks for sharing your photos with us and welcome to the forums. That looks like bright green psamaccora on the rock? Looks like it from here.
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honestly, i really am not good with coral names and stuff..i know thats terrible, but im pretty much a newbie, and learning as i go..lol...
 
JohnS_323

JohnS_323

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That's a GREAT looking tank for a newbie. Heck, it's a great looking tank for a seasoned veteran! Thanks a lot for sharing.
 
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jtravapd

thanks guys, i was supposed to get my new bulbs today, but fed ex didn't come, i guess its gonna be tomorow..i can't wait to see how they look..lol..im like alittle kid with this stuff...haha
 
Hawkeye

Hawkeye

welcome! feel free to continue reading up /posting. If you have the desire - consider coming to our next meeting! Members and non-members are welcome!

Of course if it should pique your interest and you think this club would be a nice to join - here's a link:
Thinking Of Becoming A Member? **READ THIS**

we are in the middle of a pair of group buys - but it looks like you already ordered your bulbs. Anyways - maybe the other can be of use to you (Premium Aquatics).

What kind of clams are those - is that a deresa with two croceas? I know you said you don't know names - but thought I'd ask anyway. :)
 
J

jtravapd

Hawkeye said:
welcome! feel free to continue reading up /posting. If you have the desire - consider coming to our next meeting! Members and non-members are welcome!

Of course if it should pique your interest and you think this club would be a nice to join - here's a link:
Thinking Of Becoming A Member? **READ THIS**

we are in the middle of a pair of group buys - but it looks like you already ordered your bulbs. Anyways - maybe the other can be of use to you (Premium Aquatics).

What kind of clams are those - is that a deresa with two croceas? I know you said you don't know names - but thought I'd ask anyway. :)
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what do u mean group buy? i just ordered my bulbs from premium aquatics..lol..they had the best price by far i could find..
 
redfishbluefish

redfishbluefish

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jtravapd said:
what do u mean group buy? i just ordered my bulbs from premium aquatics..lol..they had the best price by far i could find..
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The "bulb" group buy ended this past Sunday. Also had to be a member to take advantage of the deal...a good reason to join! :)
 
qwik

qwik

Welcome, That is a great looking tank . If you do decide to come to a meeting this is a good one . Steve's tank is packed full of the best and he does a great job of hosting .
 
J

jtravapd

redfishbluefish said:
jtravapd said:
what do u mean group buy? i just ordered my bulbs from premium aquatics..lol..they had the best price by far i could find..
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The "bulb" group buy ended this past Sunday. Also had to be a member to take advantage of the deal...a good reason to join! :)
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Im guessing it means everyone buys the same thing to get a discount? What do u mean join? Where in NJ do u guys meet up? i would be interested in joining because people not in the hobby think im out of my mind..lol...
 
mikem

mikem

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We have group buys once a month. This months group buy is from Premium Aquatics. We order almost whatever we want from them and get about another 15% off the price you just paid.
January's group buy is Inverts.
There are additional threads in the members only forums about group buys.
Membership is $12 a year by check, or $12.67 with PayPal, and entitles you to participate in any of our group buys. Membership also allows you to get discounts at Local Fish Stores (LFS) that sponsor the club.
Membership info can be found on the Home Page.
We have meetings all over in NJ. Jan. meeting is North in Washington.
Hope this helped and maybe we'll see ya at a meeting. (no membership required to go to meetings)

Membership info.
http://www.njreefers.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=1
 
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