Hi, I am a noob (1 Viewer)

[Matt D.]

I made a post looking for equipment - http://www.tcmas.org/forums/showthread.php?t=18631

I have an idea of what I want and how I want to do it. I'm in no rush, I just want it to be perfect as possible. Feel free to comment on anything.

 

[reeferbeefer]

That's the right idea, take your time and do it right! Take it all in from the vets and you'll be much happier! Enjoy our new hobby.:beerchug:

 

[fstmax]

That's the right idea, take your time and do it right! Take it all in from the vets and you'll be much happier! Enjoy our new hobby.:beerchug:

i agree

 

[RaysReef]

Too many members here named "Josh" lol

 

[Matt D.]

I'm going to check out this tonight - http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/for/1321777278.html

Made an offer which they accepted. Hopefully the stand will fit in the back seat of my 4 door car, otherwise I'll have to get Aberrix or someone to help haul it.

 

[Matt D.]

With the help of Aberrix I picked everything up last night. Thanks, Josh!

The tank needs cleaning, new sand and I'm going to repaint the back and redo the overflow/return setup. Needs a sump so I will build/buy one. Will probably buy new powerheads as well. Came with two 5 gallon buckets of rock and a ton of odds and ends.

The canopy is kind of beat up, it wasn't sealed so it rotted in a couple places and the metal bits are rusted. It has four VHO lights with no reflectors so I'd like to completely rebuild it all with T5 lighting.

I'm leaving town later today for the entire weekend, I'll post some pictures next week. Can't wait to get started!

Also, forgot to mention that I was in Bloomington for something last Saturday right down the street from Saltwater Empire so I stopped in there to look around. After getting a tour from Mikayla (sorry if I murdered your name) I spent nearly an hour just wandering around and looking at everything. They answered any questions I had and I learned more in a shorter amount of time than if I had just reading online. Thanks!

 

[RaysReef]

Hello, Matt! Welcome to the club. I'm sure you'll find everyone here very helpful in answering all your questions. :biggthumpup:

 

[Merkurfan]

I wonder how Matt is doing.. Ray, is it a slow sales day for you?

 

[RaysReef]

I wonder how Matt is doing.. Ray, is it a slow sales day for you?

Can we stay on topic...This is all about Matt. Matt please excuse the non-sense