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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 to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D
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Welcome to Reef2Reef!
 
Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

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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.

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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.
 
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.

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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.
 
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!
 

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