Hello from a newcomer!

[akotom]

Hi all,
After perusing the forums I added myself because there is such a wealth knowledge on here!
I had a tank dumped on me that needs a lot of work, and I have a lot of experience with fresh water tanks, but absolutely no experience with salt water tanks. So I hope I can get some help!

-Akoto

 

[1guydude]

Hey akoto
I'm opposite. Sw yes but fw none lol.
Welcome. Wat do u mean dumped? Given a gift of potential life I say!
Anyways welcome again and any q"s r welcome and surely will b answered one way or another....
D

 

[jaysauce]

Welcome! People here are very welcoming and knowledgeable. How big is your saltwater tank?

 

[NC2WA]

akotom,

welcome to RF !!!

Since you are new to SW, I would strongly suggest you purchase and read the following book:

The Conscientious Marine Aquarist: A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists (Microcosm/T.F.H. Professional): Robert M. Fenner, Matthew L. Wittenrich, Scott W. Michael: 9781890087999: Amazon.com: Books


it will answer most of your questions plus give you a good foundation to start...i would suggest NOT to setup a fish/reef tank until you read this book....when i made the transition from FW to SW, i read and research for 6 months..

the key to SW is patience AND go slowly.

 

[akotom]

akotom,

welcome to RF !!!

Since you are new to SW, I would strongly suggest you purchase and read the following book:

The Conscientious Marine Aquarist: A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists (Microcosm/T.F.H. Professional): Robert M. Fenner, Matthew L. Wittenrich, Scott W. Michael: 9781890087999: Amazon.com: Books


it will answer most of your questions plus give you a good foundation to start...i would suggest NOT to setup a fish/reef tank until you read this book....when i made the transition from FW to SW, i read and research for 6 months..

the key to SW is patience AND go slowly.

Thank you I will definitely look into purchasing this book, unfortunately I inherited a tank that is already set up, but the good thing is that there is no coral or sea anemones in the tank, only echinoderms, so not necessarily a reef tank, and a couple other few odds and ends.

 

[akotom]

Hi All,
Thank you so much for being supportive and responsive. I created a thread with my problems, and have been getting some great interest so far!

http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/f124/got-tank-dumped-me-dont-know-what-do-67142/#post696617

Here is the thread.
Thank you all!
-Akoto

 

[wes]

Welcome to Reef Frontiers.

 

[kimberlee1]

Yes welcome, I've only been here a short time myself. I have been on many other forums though, and have to say this one is a wealth of knowledge and that's even before the members get to handing out there tips.

 

[david147]

Yeah you are right there is many things whcich you found only here it ios very help full to all . I think its unique . So best of luck .