Hello from Phelan

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Hello everyone, been browsing for awhile but just became a member recently. About me first, my real name is Gavril, 27 years old, I'm married and a father, which means im on a budget and need permission lol. Always been a big fan of reef tanks. In the past I have had a few smaller 30 gallon or so saltwater tanks, but recently I went over and beyond my budget and got a 125 gallon tank.

This 120G tank, 18x21x72 with a 30 gallon sump. I got a Bubble Magus skimmer, and I built the sump the best I could with my limited knowledge and budget. Still need tons of advice and information as I am a very dumb person so any advice, or help is greatly appreciated. I am trying to build a reef tank, not a fish only tank. Currently i have a few pieces of "coral", a Kenya Tree, a Mushroom, and a Pipe Coral. For fish I have a Blue Powder Tang, a Sailfin Tang, a Brown Tang, two Clown Fish, 2 Cleaner Shrimp, and a Coral Beauty. I have to wait awhile before I am able to add anymore to it due to budget. I am going to try and add some pictures so that I can get better advice. Thanks for the welcome, and for having such a great community looking forward to meeting some new people.
 

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Welcome sir nice tank. I'm told that we are a band of hooligans here at SCRs. But I love it. AL(eldude) will come along shortly and give some spill about have a sense of humor, yada yada yada bla bla bla.
There are some good reefers up in the high desert. Also I would say ill bring u some free corals cus I work up there and Wednesday is usually my phelan or adeanto day, but after the drama I pulled yesterday ill will never be taking corals with me to work again. So if ur ever around Yucaipa hit me up I have so corals u can have.
 

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Welcome. I'm in Hesperia so if you need any help Lmk. Eric is just bitter because of his job he can't walk right, so you can figure what line of "work" he's in. Have fun and enjoy the ride
 
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Welcome Gavril! Another Dad on a budget here. Like Al said, going slow is a blessing. Link up with those fellas out your way...good guys and lots of good info in their brains.
 

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Wow, Thanks for the welcome guys!!! Makes me feel at home. El Dude, thanks I know patience is much needed, to bad i have none :(. Pgr11 thanks I do have some questions and need some help with lightning and coral positioning, Ill find the right forum and post there. Emac909, thanks for the offer, I'm not a big taker, but maybe we can work some deals up. If you are ever hungry and want gas, I work at the Pilot Travel Centers up here in a Hesperia as a manager. This is a really cool, info filled place, glad I found it!!!
 

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Wow, Thanks for the welcome guys!!! Makes me feel at home. El Dude, thanks I know patience is much needed, to bad i have none :(. Pgr11 thanks I do have some questions and need some help with lightning and coral positioning, Ill find the right forum and post there. Emac909, thanks for the offer, I'm not a big taker, but maybe we can work some deals up. If you are ever hungry and want gas, I work at the Pilot Travel Centers up here in a Hesperia as a manager. This is a really cool, info filled place, glad I found it!!!
I live about 5 mins from the pilot
 
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Hi :) I would probably spend every dime I have on the tank and end up homeless. I have a few gorgeous stalks of pulsating xenia I would be happy to give you. They are super hearty, and memorizing to watch. They grow fast too. If you are in the area, hit me up. If you're interested let me know and I'll hang on to them for you.
 

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pgr11, drop by anytime that I am there, and Ill hook you up on Pizza or Wings. This goes by for anyone here (PM me first)! Reefwitherspoon, I thanks for the awesome offer, maybe we can work something out, hate taking things for free.
 

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Hi :) I would probably spend every dime I have on the tank and end up homeless. I have a few gorgeous stalks of pulsating xenia I would be happy to give you. They are super hearty, and memorizing to watch. They grow fast too. If you are in the area, hit me up. If you're interested let me know and I'll hang on to them for you.
And where is your welcome thread miss Gina?????
 
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I deliver Pepsi to that pilot every now and then. I am usually there at 4am one of the girls always check me in
 

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