Hey all! New to R2R

ChronicRage · Feb 19, 2017

New to R2R. Throwing a post up to make sure I'm doing everything correctly lol. I consider myself new to the hobby even though I have had reef and fish only tanks in the past because I haven't "been in the game" for about 10 years or so. The game has changed much since then so I'm learning all I can but at least the basics never change.
Anyway, Started a pico about a week ago. Fluval Spec V. Running floss, Chemi-Pure, and Purigen in a removable media basket. Upgraded the return pump to one with 156gph. Running stock lights atm but I have an 18-24" Current USA Orbit Marine Pro ordered and on its way (anyone with experience with this lighting system? Can I grow sps out of my tank with it?)
Tank has been up for almost 2 weeks. Have 10 lbs of liverock so it cycled quickly. I threw in a snail and isolated a $5 Xenia frag a couple days ago to get things moving.
I always have questions and I'm trying to learn as much as I can about the hobby and this seems like a great place to start. (New to threads/blogs too)

If you took the time to read my mini-novel, thank you. lol

ChronicRage · Feb 19, 2017

jsker · Feb 19, 2017

Thank you for your service and welcome to R2R

Slow it down a bit, reefing is all about patients. My suggestion would to add a coral about 30 from start and then a fish about 45 from start of cycle

I am looking forward to your build thread

Frop · Feb 19, 2017

Welcome aboard

ChronicRage · Feb 19, 2017

jsker said:
Thank you for your service and welcome to R2R

Slow it down a bit, reefing is all about patients. My suggestion would to add a coral about 30 from start and then a fish about 45 from start of cycle

I am looking forward to your build thread

I tested my water though and everything checked out. I was surprised so I took it to my LFS to double check. Should I have waited before adding the Xenia and snail even if my levels all checked out? I don't plan on adding a fish for a long while though.

jsker said:
Thank you for your service and welcome to R2R

Slow it down a bit, reefing is all about patients. My suggestion would to add a coral about 30 from start and then a fish about 45 from start of cycle

I am looking forward to your build thread

jsker · Feb 19, 2017

ChronicRage said:
I tested my water though and everything checked out. I was surprised so I took it to my LFS to double check. Should I have waited before adding the Xenia and snail even if my levels all checked out? I don't plan on adding a fish for a long while though.

I think you are good, and agree give it at least to 45 day before adding fish.

Bradley Crocker · Feb 19, 2017

Welcome! You'll enjoy it here. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people.

ChronicRage · Feb 19, 2017

It'll probably be 6 months to a year before I add a goby

ChronicRage · Feb 19, 2017

Bradley Crocker said:
Welcome! You'll enjoy it here. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people.

Yeah, from what I've seen/read so far, this seems like a great place!

Mini Coop · Feb 19, 2017

This is an amazing group of people. I would have quit had it not been for R2R. Welcome! Lack of patience got me into trouble. A wise person once told me to take it slow. And when I feel like I'm going slow - take it slower.
Can't wait to follow your journey!!

Frop · Feb 19, 2017

Man I added my first fish between 2-3 weeks after setup xD he is still swimming. Bulked up too. Has outlived 2 other fish... rip other fish.

Bradley Crocker · Feb 19, 2017

ChronicRage said:
Yeah, from what I've seen/read so far, this seems like a great place!

That's why I chose R2R. I'm new to the whole forum scene too. I've always been hesitant about joining any because some of them can get pretty nasty at times.

In all the threads I've looked through here, I have yet to see a nasty post. Just don't start talking like you're gonna add a tang to that small setup, and you'll be just fine!

ChronicRage · Feb 19, 2017

Yeah I've seen a lot of nasty threads/groups while exploring the magical world of Google.
Tang? lol
If i put in a fish, it'll be a goby and that's it.

Mini Coop · Feb 19, 2017

Bradley Crocker said:
That's why I chose R2R. I'm new to the whole forum scene too. I've always been hesitant about joining any because some of them can get pretty nasty at times.

In all the threads I've looked through here, I have yet to see a nasty post. Just don't start talking like you're gonna add a tang to that small setup, and you'll be just fine!

I have to share that my first post I had someone being fairly rude to me and bashing me. Then I had a whole team of big bothers and sisters that came to my defense and really put him in his place. That's when I knew this was my place.

Bradley Crocker · Feb 19, 2017

Mini Coop said:
I have to share that my first post I had someone being fairly rude to me and bashing me. Then I had a whole team of big bothers and sisters that came to my defense and really put him in his place. That's when I knew this was my place.

There's always one, isn't there? I hope he left with his tail between his legs!

I can't comprehend how someone could join any group of people based solely on a shared interest, and then be a complete butt to others who are there for the exact same purpose!

Mini Coop · Feb 19, 2017

Bradley Crocker said:
There's always one, isn't there? I hope he left with his tail between his legs!

I can't comprehend how someone could join any group of people based solely on a shared interest, and then be a complete *** to others who are there for the exact same purpose!

It was very short lived.