Beginner

rajh79 · 2026-09-07T10:55:19-0400

Hello all! Keeping a salt water tank has been a dream of mine for some time. At the moment I’m consuming info. I’m a bit shocked by the price of a large custom tank so I’m watching the used market, tank integrity a worry, but I don’t really know what to worry about at this point. What interests me most rn is a reef tank, coral forest with minimal fish and starfish, crabs, snails, hermits. I’d like to focus on live stock that will help manage the environment etc. (idk what I’m talking about, yet). At first I thought 120-150gal tank and now I’m leaning more towards 300 for stability and the upgrade itch, hence why I looked at glass cages to price a custom build. My background is biology/chemistry/neuroscience and I’m very comfortable with construction, to a point. I’ll likely spend a year learning and possibly buying equipment. Bought an RO/DI value plus from BRS, Labor Day sale! Anyway, glad to be here and very happy to throw myself into something that absolutely thrills me!

revhtree · 2026-09-07T10:55:19-0400

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

NyteRyder1 · 2026-09-07T12:21:23-0400

Gman83 · 2026-09-07T12:22:28-0400

Welcome!

Fish Fan · 2026-09-07T12:24:19-0400

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

Evil1 · 2026-09-07T12:25:51-0400

Nano_Man · 2026-09-07T12:29:30-0400

Welcome to r2r

fishface NJ · 2026-09-07T12:35:58-0400

Welcome

kevgib67 · 2026-09-07T12:36:01-0400

Welcome, glad you are here!

The Ugly Phase · 2026-09-07T12:56:19-0400

Welcome i just hope u don't over do it with a 300g tank and get bored of the hobby

my 90 is a hassle at times :D

rajh79 · 2026-09-07T13:08:21-0400

I hear you. Moving slowly is my plan for now. Boring seems unlikely as I imagine all the work involved, but we shall see. Reading as much as I can and planning is also tons of fun!