Allow Me to Introduce Myself!

[Acord0296]

Hey there reefers!
I’m Austin, and I am brand new to the hobby! Over the past few weeks I have been putting together my first tank, and I am very excited to be diving straight into saltwater/reef territory. I am primarily a musician, and most of my life revolves around continuously practicing, writing and recording, and always working on my craft as a whole. Recently I have wanted to take some time to explore some other interests of mine, as to not get overly stagnant in that area of my life. I’ve always had a major interest in marine life for as long as I can remember, and my girlfriend has kept freshwater fish in our home for a couple years now. When I realized that I could keep a reef of my own, I just had to do it! I’ve been endlessly researching and finding any time I can to learn more about marine life and the reef keeping hobby/community. I’m looking forward to getting this aquarium going and challenging myself to maintain it consistently and grow in the hobby! For now here are some pics of my tank thus far, and I’m excited to explore this world with all of you! Happy reefing!

 

[EW_Fish]

Like the scape. What are the plans for livestock?

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[mta_morrow]

Hello and welcome to R2R!

Nice tank and scape!

 

[AiKkz]

Welcome to R2R

 

[Tiger Brown]

So glad you are here, welcome!!

 

[Redfoxtang]

Welcome aboard!! Off to a great start so far! Remember patience is a virtue!!

 

[Hitman]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Arcticfirefighter]

Nice start to the tank! Welcome to R2R, tons of information and great people in this group! Enjoy the process of building your reef, and if you have any questions just let us know!

 

[omar jawad]

Welcome. It looks like your off to a great start. Make sure you think about every scenario before you make a decision. It’s very easy to overlook things when your first getting started. Lean on this forum whenever your unsure. Good luck!

 

[Acord0296]

Like the scape. What are the plans for livestock?

I plan to start out fairly basic. I’d like to have a pair of Black Ocellaris Clowns, Firefish/Purple Firefish, some Green Chromis, Tailspot Blenny to name a few. As for corals, and inverts I’m still looking into what I’d like to keep. Soft corals and LPS mostly. Although, I’d love to have some Monti in here at some point...

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R and your new reefing family.

 

[ndrwater]

Welcome to R2R!! You'll like it here!!

 

[COreef8]

Welcome to R2R and welcome to the hobby! You’re starting off well, I really like that aquascape.

 

[Jamo7]

 

[Ruben's Reef]

!!! Welcome to R2R !!! Beautiful tank. Like your aquascape

 

[ScottR]

Hello Austin!

 

[Bryson.bobby]

Welcome to R2R

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[EW_Fish]

I plan to start out fairly basic. I’d like to have a pair of Black Ocellaris Clowns, Firefish/Purple Firefish, some Green Chromis, Tailspot Blenny to name a few. As for corals, and inverts I’m still looking into what I’d like to keep. Soft corals and SPS mostly. Although, I’d love to have some Monti in here at some point...

Nice, Montipora are sps but much easier to care for as far as acroporas. Make sure to research everything before you buy it.