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January Meeting 1/14/12 @ 6PM! - OFFICER ELECTIONS!

Beau is hosting the January Meeting this coming Saturday the 14th at 6PM.  It will be BYOB as well as a snack to share and raffle items are always welcome.  It has been requested that there be “NO SHOES” on the carpet due to it being a whitish color.

He doesn’t have a tank to view but we will have plenty to discuss in hopes that it will get the NEW YEAR off to a good start.  The annual membership fees are due, so now would be a good time to get them in to our Treasurer Stacey Hahn.   Fees are $20 per individual or $25 per family

Attendance was low at the election meeting in November and no votes were taken at December’s meeting so we have decided to take votes for anyone that didn’t get the opportunity in November and will be attending this meeting.  
We will add the votes to November’s ballots and the announcement will be made during the meeting so we can go forward.
NOMINATIONS:
President:  Jim & Nacho
V. President: Ed, Bo & Daniel Leigey
Treasurer: Stacey
Secretary: Carmen & Angie

Let’s hope the New Year brings new members, returning members and new ideas.  The club is always willing to take suggestions to get the most out of the hobby we all enjoy.

Please PM Nate C. by clicking here for directions if you are not a club member.  

Club members can click here to go to the club member only forum to get directions.

Hope to see you all there!


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Author Topic: Thinking about jumping into SW.  (Read 263 times)
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« on: June 14, 2010, 09:58:17 pm »

I have been thinking about jumping into saltwater for some time but don't have the space for a big tank or the budget to support a big tank. When I found this though the gears started turning in my mind. I have a few FW tanks so I know a little about keeping fish. How much of that will transfer to salt I don't know.

My questions are:
Should I take the plunge with this tank? Or wait until I can get something bigger?

Is this even a good deal? Doing some research it seems like it will be $$$ to get this tank up and running. All I would want is some rocks a colorful fish or two and a shrimp or crab.

http://kpr.craigslist.org/for/1789866625.html

Selling my 12 gallon Nano Cube setup. This was a saltwater tank and has lots of mods.

300.00 Nanocustoms Larnie Hood. The hood will put out 120+ watts of lighting.

No leaks no cracks. Just no room anymore. Needs some cleaning, been in storage.

Last picture shows what this tank sustain. That was my setup. ----NOT INCLUDED---
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« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2010, 04:54:01 am »

That seems like a heck of a deal.  Make sure it holds water before purchasing.  And always assume the bulbs need replacing when buying used.  Smaller tanks are a bit harder for people new to the hobby since less water = less room for error.  Evaporation will be your biggest enemy because it will cause major salinity swings.  There are many cheap, safe, and easy DIY auto top off systems you could use though.  Either way it's still a good buy and a cheap way to get into the hobby.  I'd say buy it, and come to the next meeting to get a few pointers on how to get started.

Hope that helps
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