Back into reefkeeping and onto R2R

[RIPLEYreef]

Hi Everyone!

Former business owner and R2R sponsor here..... I got out of the industry before leaving Los Angeles and am setting up on a hobby level in Western North Carolina. I am hoping to catch up on trends and what has changed in the last 10 years. Also curious about how many of us are here in the Smoky Mountains.

Starting out again with a Reefer 450. 92 gallon, Apex controlled, 2x Radion XR30 pro. Started slowly with dry rock and live sand. Only fish are a pair of extreme bullethole Clownfish. Going for a mixed reef to start. Hopefully I can control myself!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[BamaCoastPyrat]

Welcome back! I love western North Carolina, that's on a very short list of places I would be willing to move to.

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

 

[jsker]

 

[bnord]

Welcome back and thanks for joining....
Athens Ga but not close enough to know that part of the state... except to know its nice (family in Asheville)

one thing that hasn't changed, slow and steady wins the race...

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and back to the salty world.

 

[Zach B]

Welcome :)

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[JZ199]

Welcome back! And welcome back to the hobby!! Looking forward to seeing your tank

 

[Kiwi reefer]

Welcome to R2R, looking forward to seeing your progress.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Welcome!

 

[tbrown]

Hi Everyone!

Former business owner and R2R sponsor here..... I got out of the industry before leaving Los Angeles and am setting up on a hobby level in Western North Carolina. I am hoping to catch up on trends and what has changed in the last 10 years. Also curious about how many of us are here in the Smoky Mountains.

Starting out again with a Reefer 450. 92 gallon, Apex controlled, 2x Radion XR30 pro. Started slowly with dry rock and live sand. Only fish are a pair of extreme bullethole Clownfish. Going for a mixed reef to start. Hopefully I can control myself!

Welcome back! Good luck on the control... :beaming-face-with-smiling-eyes:

 

[JC1977]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[AydenLincoln]

 

[SPR1968]

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[LeannaBanana]

Welcome to R2R! We come down to the Boone to Ashevilleish area at least once a year, sometimes more if time and vacation time allows. We love the area, too! Can't wait to follow along with your tank!

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !! :cool:

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hi Everyone!

Former business owner and R2R sponsor here..... I got out of the industry before leaving Los Angeles and am setting up on a hobby level in Western North Carolina. I am hoping to catch up on trends and what has changed in the last 10 years. Also curious about how many of us are here in the Smoky Mountains.

Starting out again with a Reefer 450. 92 gallon, Apex controlled, 2x Radion XR30 pro. Started slowly with dry rock and live sand. Only fish are a pair of extreme bullethole Clownfish. Going for a mixed reef to start. Hopefully I can control myself!

Welcome and Welcome Back! Glad you joined. Bet you have lots of great knowledge to share!

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread under Forum > Member Aquariums and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This might help you find people local to you in those gorgeous Smokey Mountains:
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/local-reef-club-discussion.516/
This is a good reference book type online article I still review:
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.84/