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mhhauser321 · 07/23/2007, 09:52 PM

Hello, Let Me start by introducing myself, My name is Matt, okay now that we got out of the way.

If You Are A beginner to this and you are looking to get deep into the hobby, and not just graze the surface than this will help you.

I know from experience without any direction, things can be very difficult so I have proposed a List Of Areas, You should start out learning about. I most certainly don't want to make anyone mad I just want to Present A Helpful list for New Hobbyist to start With.

Before I start if there are any terms in this you are not familiar with visit this website its full of Acronyms and Abbreviations http://www.megapathdsl.net/~fmariani/abbreviations.htm

Here it Is(This List is only the tip of the Ice Burg For Each Topic)

10. Determine Your Desired Setup (FO=Fish Only, FOWLR= Fish Only With Live Rock, REEF=Corals & Maybe Fish)

9. Tank Cycling(Nitrogen Cycle)- Find Out What Goes Under the Surface of the Tank.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-06/dw/index.php
How To Cycle
http://reefcentral.com/modules.php?s...e&pid=1&page=7

8.Water Quality(Water Analysis)-Learn What RO/DI means and What Normal Tank Parameters are.Also Natural Sea Water Parameters is important.

7.Live Rock, Deep Sand Beds, And Bare Bottom- Something All Mature Reefers Had To Tackle.(Sand Beds=Substrate Choice)
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=803688

6. Equipment-No its not Going To Get easier-Find Out the Basics About Protein Skimmers, Calcium Reactors, Water Pumps And Power Heads, and The Big One Sumps.
I Love These Links
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-0...ture/index.php
http://www.melevsreef.com/what_sump.html

5.Supplements& Additives-Maybe One Of the Hardest Things I ever Tried to Tackle These Articles Helped Me Greatly.Learn How To Use Additives.
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2003/chem.htm
This Is Only Part 1!!!
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/rhf/index.php

4.Don't Get into this Hobby without knowing this. Our Aquariums Are a Extension of the Ocean and because we take from them to make are little Reef, We owe it to Mother?/Father? ocean to not abuse this and try our Hardest to Help the perpetual extension of all Corals& Fish. Wow that's a mouth full hope you guys understand that.

Basically What I am saying is be a Conscientious Reefer Take It Seriously

3.Water Movement-This Maybe One of things that if you study a lot and learn about you will be happy you did. Terms such as GPH, Bulkheads, Closed Loops, Wave makers. All These will help make you a better Reefer.
Here is Your Light Saber My Young Padawan
http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/beg...a/aa081399.htm

2.Lighting-WOW I have got to say Don't Start Your Tank without Knowing the Proper Facts Of Light. I Won't sugar Coat it ,so just do the work and for starters Read this Life Changing Article.

Greatest Newbie Lighting Article

1.Most of All Have A Attitude OF ALWAYS WANTING TO LEARN.
I Hope I hit this one right on the money, I believe so much of this hobby is evolving and its so important for us hobbyist to be on the ball and know exactly whats out there. Whether its reading books or online articles whatever it takes to know what the best options are for having a successful aquarium. I have been in this hobby for 2-3 years now and I still don't know everything and I don't think I ever will. Just Stick it through ask plenty of questions and you will surly end up with your little slice of ocean.

I Realize that this information is only one little piece of the entire spectrum of this entire Hobby, But I hope this helps.

Matt

07/23/2007, 09:52 PM	#1
mhhauser321 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 283	Top Ten Most Important Concepts For A New Reefer To Grasp Hello, Let Me start by introducing myself, My name is Matt, okay now that we got out of the way. If You Are A beginner to this and you are looking to get deep into the hobby, and not just graze the surface than this will help you. I know from experience without any direction, things can be very difficult so I have proposed a List Of Areas, You should start out learning about. I most certainly don't want to make anyone mad I just want to Present A Helpful list for New Hobbyist to start With. Before I start if there are any terms in this you are not familiar with visit this website its full of Acronyms and Abbreviations http://www.megapathdsl.net/~fmariani/abbreviations.htm Here it Is(This List is only the tip of the Ice Burg For Each Topic) 10. Determine Your Desired Setup (FO=Fish Only, FOWLR= Fish Only With Live Rock, REEF=Corals & Maybe Fish) 9. Tank Cycling(Nitrogen Cycle)- Find Out What Goes Under the Surface of the Tank. http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-06/dw/index.php How To Cycle http://reefcentral.com/modules.php?s...e&pid=1&page=7 8.Water Quality(Water Analysis)-Learn What RO/DI means and What Normal Tank Parameters are.Also Natural Sea Water Parameters is important. 7.Live Rock, Deep Sand Beds, And Bare Bottom- Something All Mature Reefers Had To Tackle.(Sand Beds=Substrate Choice) http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=803688 6. Equipment-No its not Going To Get easier-Find Out the Basics About Protein Skimmers, Calcium Reactors, Water Pumps And Power Heads, and The Big One Sumps. I Love These Links http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-0...ture/index.php http://www.melevsreef.com/what_sump.html 5.Supplements& Additives-Maybe One Of the Hardest Things I ever Tried to Tackle These Articles Helped Me Greatly.Learn How To Use Additives. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2003/chem.htm This Is Only Part 1!!! http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/rhf/index.php 4.Don't Get into this Hobby without knowing this. Our Aquariums Are a Extension of the Ocean and because we take from them to make are little Reef, We owe it to Mother?/Father? ocean to not abuse this and try our Hardest to Help the perpetual extension of all Corals& Fish. Wow that's a mouth full hope you guys understand that. Basically What I am saying is be a Conscientious Reefer Take It Seriously 3.Water Movement-This Maybe One of things that if you study a lot and learn about you will be happy you did. Terms such as GPH, Bulkheads, Closed Loops, Wave makers. All These will help make you a better Reefer. Here is Your Light Saber My Young Padawan http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/beg...a/aa081399.htm 2.Lighting-WOW I have got to say Don't Start Your Tank without Knowing the Proper Facts Of Light. I Won't sugar Coat it ,so just do the work and for starters Read this Life Changing Article. Greatest Newbie Lighting Article 1.Most of All Have A Attitude OF ALWAYS WANTING TO LEARN. I Hope I hit this one right on the money, I believe so much of this hobby is evolving and its so important for us hobbyist to be on the ball and know exactly whats out there. Whether its reading books or online articles whatever it takes to know what the best options are for having a successful aquarium. I have been in this hobby for 2-3 years now and I still don't know everything and I don't think I ever will. Just Stick it through ask plenty of questions and you will surly end up with your little slice of ocean. I Realize that this information is only one little piece of the entire spectrum of this entire Hobby, But I hope this helps. Matt __________________ "Fry: I'm not a robot like you, I don't like having discs cramped into me... unless they're Oreos... and then only in the mouth." "Fry: Wow. That guy makes Speedy Gonzalez look like Regular Gonzalez"