Brand new reefer

[rc8t6353]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[PharmrJohn]

Hey guys!

Visited a friend’s house out of state this past weekend and saw that he had a reef aquarium in his room. Seeing all vibrant colors had me mesmerized. Fairly new to this hobby but I’m excited to learn and get my new tank up and running

I can't stress enough,TO GO SLOW!!! Before you start, nhave your goals outlined as to where you would want your tank on, let's say, 3 years. Then, as you start up, work towards said goal patiently and methodically. Start studying, first off, with cycling and formulate a plan of action. And move forward from there!

So Greetings and Welcome to our collective obsession!!!

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

[Reef Wizard]

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board. hello from PA!

 

[SaltyWalty]

Welcome to R2R! Should definitely post a build thread so we can follow along with the build

 

[kvansloo]

Hello, and welcome.

 

[1112-425XL]

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Take things slowly. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[Brisk]

Welcome!

 

[phillyb614]

 

[Shnetts]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Buckster]

Hello and Welcome to R2R! Lots of decisions to be made for your first tank. Good luck with deciding how large of a tank you want to purchase

 

[56longroof]

Welcome to R2R. Definitely take everyone's advice and go slow. I would add buy some books and research,research, research. They are tons of used books on Ebay for just a few dollars. Look for ones by Tullock,Paletta and Sprung. Also don't be afraid to buy used equipment. There are some great deals on Marketplace.

 

[aquaboy]

Welcome to R2R. Definitely take everyone's advice and go slow. I would add buy some books and research,research, research. They are tons of used books on Ebay for just a few dollars. Look for ones by Tullock,Paletta and Sprung. Also don't be afraid to buy used equipment. There are some great deals on Marketplace.

Good idea on the books and thank you for the recommendations. I’ve already started to buy used equipment on here and saved a ton

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

welcome to this obsessive hobby. You can get all the info you need right here. If you dont understand cycling and never owned any freshwater aquarium, first learn the nitrogen cycle and how it is established in a marine environment. Go slow. Start with easy coral. Your tank will form its own personality but that will take months, not weeks. Be patient and get good test kits. Salifert and Hanna I would recommend.

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

I always also tell people, get the biggest sized tank you can afford/fit. You will thank yourself later for that

 

[Tang-Fanatic]

Hello and welcome to R2R!