Back into the hobby (Arlington TX)
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Fish Think Pink
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Welcome! Glad you joined.
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 and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)
These might help you find people local to you as we have a very active marine aquarium society (Fall Frag Swap will be in Arlington, your backyard):
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This is a good reference book type online article I still review:
The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium
This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...
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Yes, My local Saltwater Paradise dfw store will be here today at 5:30pm to deliver my entire setup.Thus it's only a 20gl setup, but since I have been out of the hobby for such a long time and my time has been occupied with my clients, I didn't want to take the chance of messing something up. But I will be taking pic of them setting it all up to start my build page.Welcome! Glad you joined.
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 and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)
These might help you find people local to you as we have a very active marine aquarium society (Fall Frag Swap will be in Arlington, your backyard):
DFWMAS
Local Reef Club Discussion
Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.
This is a good reference book type online article I still review:
The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium
This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...
Fish Think Pink
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I *love* Saltwater Paradise!! They were the first stop on hobby club LFS Bus Tour this past Spring. Fun times, everyone won in raffles, club provided motor coach, drinks (including beer) and LFSs provided food - Saltwater Paradise did breakfast donuts, coffee - great customer service (even when not bus tour lol!)
They are one of my Go To stores, too!
Welcome!
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OMG that's so AWESOME!! I need to know when they do this next time
Fish Think Pink
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You can sign up as free member on www.dfwmas.org website (go into registration). Then you can set a filter to alert you when new events are posted.
Usually LFS Bus Tour is in the Spring, but one year it was in the Fall. Info on past bus tours are up on hobby club website and DFWMAS YouTube channel:
Hobby club runs on shoe string budget with volunteers, and because of the website upgrade that just happened, not sure when next bus tour will be (hoping for Spring 2023, if club has enough $).
Optional, upgrade to Premium member ($25/year) and that gives you perks like free bus tour and discounts at many hobby club sponsors... its why I upgraded was to get discounts at hobby clubs like Saltwater Paradise - you can see the list of hobby club sponsors on hobby club website. Recent security upgrade made the whole sponsor area of hobby club Forum not visible to guests/public viewing. Must at least be free member and logged in at hobby club. Soon webmaster should swivel to fixing that - still kicking the tires after security-driven upgrade.
The main page ribbon Partners also includes companies that donate products, so I don't mean that HUGE list - there were a lot of companies who donated items to help out after last year's horrible Ice Storm.
Here, I'm not linking the hobby club Forum Partners/Sponsors area since today it isn't working right yet. Once you are a free member (if you decide in future to do that), you'll see it. Once you are a Premium Member, then you will see a whole additional section of Forum just for Premium members (sign up to borrow free PAR meter and more).
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Done enrolled and a member now!You can sign up as free member on www.dfwmas.org website (go into registration). Then you can set a filter to alert you when new events are posted.
Usually LFS Bus Tour is in the Spring, but one year it was in the Fall. Info on past bus tours are up on hobby club website and DFWMAS YouTube channel:
Hobby club runs on shoe string budget with volunteers, and because of the website upgrade that just happened, not sure when next bus tour will be (hoping for Spring 2023, if club has enough $).
Optional, upgrade to Premium member ($25/year) and that gives you perks like free bus tour and discounts at many hobby club sponsors... its why I upgraded was to get discounts at hobby clubs like Saltwater Paradise - you can see the list of hobby club sponsors on hobby club website. Recent security upgrade made the whole sponsor area of hobby club Forum not visible to guests/public viewing. Must at least be free member and logged in at hobby club. Soon webmaster should swivel to fixing that - still kicking the tires after security-driven upgrade.
The main page ribbon Partners also includes companies that donate products, so I don't mean that HUGE list - there were a lot of companies who donated items to help out after last year's horrible Ice Storm.
Here, I'm not linking the hobby club Forum Partners/Sponsors area since today it isn't working right yet. Once you are a free member (if you decide in future to do that), you'll see it. Once you are a Premium Member, then you will see a whole additional section of Forum just for Premium members (sign up to borrow free PAR meter and more).
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Welcome back to reefing! There have definitely been a lot of changes. You're in the right place! Reef2Reef is full of knowledgeable and friendly people. This is a great place to ask questions and get answers.
Welcome to Reef2Reef!!
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Thank you
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Hello and welcome to the channel.
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Howdy and welcome to R2R!
Yes, lots has changed in the hobby and some not so much. Good news, you have lots of love and talent around. I might suggest the DFWMAS group too.
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