Robb in Austin

LR is required for any SW tank. I think what you meant to ask was "do I need LR to start or can I use dead rock?" The answer is...either. I think most people would say start with dead rock in order to avoid pests (majanos/aiptasia, bad worms/shrimp/crabs). It will become live on it's own.

From research I did 3 years ago, the city uses chloramine. I chose not to go with one of the chloramine prefilters on my BFS Premium 75GPD RODI filter and have not noticed any ill effects.

Check with Prof. He has tons of stuff laying around.

Good luck.

I dont see a Lobo in that pic.

Congrats!

It's funny, I read the title to mean the acan ate the foxface. Made me go

Too cool! Nice BTA too.

Dislike. But good for you.

Don't be too afraid of the entry level cameras from Nikon or canon. They are light years ahead of where you are and will, most likely, be good for you for years to come. Lenses are where you will want to spend your money anyways. And, as Dave and Chris mentioned, the kit lenses are good to start with but not always really good. You will want a true macro lens for really nice corals shots(warning; they are expensive) anyways. As an example, I'm still using my D40 I purchased 2 years ago and haven't reached it's limits yet(except in low light situations which I don't really find myself too much anyways.) Do I _want_ a D90 or D7000? Yes. Do I really need it? No. Did I spend the same amount of money on two lenses that I did for the body plus two kit lenses to take great macros and general pics? Yes. Am I happy with the overall setup? Yup. And I bet most others would be satisfied with it too. The other thing, to get really great photos, is it takes a really good computer behind the viewfinder first.

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Buckeye Field Supply is what I have and love it.

Nice first post

Welcome! And Thanks! There is a local group up there, seemingly mostly comprised of ARC'ers. I would link you but I don't have it on the desktop. Someone will put it up soon I'm sure.

Dont forget BRS! Plus they are a sponsor.

Anyone else still having intermittent connection issues? Regardless, thanks for the fix AC!

Like! Congrats!

No 70's, but I have a few 110's laying around.