Hi I’m a new “reef keeper”

[reef guy 56]

Hi l’m a new salt water I’ve keeped fresh water 2.5 years. And I’m “trying reef keeping”.any advice.

 

[Snowxcross]

It's very rewarding, dont quit when it gets bad or tough. Research, ask questions, all of the above. Simply put, be patient, dont rush to add fish/coral, do your cycle properly. Monitory your chemistry regularly, get into that habit. Also get into the habit of performing maintenance, etc. A bit of work in the beginning, but you'll get through it.

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[I never finish anythi]

Welcome to R2R. Good luck

 

[PeterC99]

Read & study R2R! Welcome to R2R!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Take things slowly. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[Brisk]

Welcome!

 

[CO2TLEY]

 

[zheka757]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[dschuffert]

Welcome! My advice is to take your time, enjoy the hobby, and learn from any mistakes you make. Trial and error is part of this adventure.

 

[Cthulukelele]

Welcome! My biggest piece of advice would be take your time and enjoy the process.

 

[KrisReef]

Don’t use tap water for evaporation or to make salt water.

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[reef guy 56]

Don’t use tap water for evaporation or to make salt water.

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

Thanks I have a 500 Gpd rodi unit i’m currently looking at a used 149.3 gallon tank and adding a 10 gallon sump with refugium. And a 5 pounds of live rock. 70 pounds of ocean direct sand.

 

[OctaviusBrine]

Welcome to the reef!

 

[reef guy 56]

That would be base rock then I’d add some premium stuff

 

[1112-425XL]

 

[Sleeping Giant]

welcome to R2R, lots of advice here

 

[reef guy 56]

What salt should I use in looking at Tropic Marin pro reef? Reef pro max. Or some other salt mix.

 

[Buckster]

Hello and Welcome to R2R! Have patience and perform water changes. That's how it works for me. Others may not agree on water changes. Have fun!

 

[Gman83]

Welcome!