Another one returning to the hobby

think2100 · Mar 13, 2026

Been away for about 10 years. Much to my wife’s chagrin, I’m diving back in. (She’s actually being quite the trooper given the cost.) Can’t believe how much things have changed with all the automation and instant access to information through AI. Going for a largely self-maintaining system this time. I’m nearing the completion of a fishless cycle on a 65 gallon tank.

revhtree · Mar 13, 2026

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D

vetteguy53081 · Mar 13, 2026

Gumbies R Us · Mar 13, 2026

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

Ruben's Reef · Mar 13, 2026

Welcome to R2R !!!

Peace River · Mar 13, 2026

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

kevgib67 · Mar 13, 2026

Welcome back, glad you are here!

Nano_Man · Mar 13, 2026

Welcome to r2r enjoy your journey

Rocks reef · Mar 13, 2026

Welcome to R2R!!
I wouldn't rely to heavily on AI for information. It is just regurgitated stuff that has already been posted on the web. There are numerous members on this forum that can help answer any and all questions you may have from first hand experience.

MegabiteOG · Mar 13, 2026

Just jumped back in under a year ago after 15 years. Man am I loving it. Good luck and yes, lots of new stuff to make life easier out there.

think2100 · Mar 13, 2026

Rocks reef said:
Welcome to R2R!!
I wouldn't rely to heavily on AI for information. It is just regurgitated stuff that has already been posted on the web. There are numerous members on this forum that can help answer any and all questions you may have from first hand experience.

Just finding copilot much faster. Cites its sources (often R2R) and conflicting opinions - just finds directly relevant answers much more quickly than I ever could, and then I can go check the sources out myself.

Fish Fan · Mar 13, 2026

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

fishface NJ · Mar 13, 2026

Welcome to R2R!

FrugalReeferJon · Mar 13, 2026

Mike1970 · Mar 14, 2026

Mebbid · Mar 14, 2026

think2100 said:
Been away for about 10 years. Much to my wife’s chagrin, I’m diving back in. (She’s actually being quite the trooper given the cost.) Can’t believe how much things have changed with all the automation and instant access to information through AI. Going for a largely self-maintaining system this time. I’m nearing the completion of a fishless cycle on a 65 gallon tank.

Welcome back!