Cichlid Guy Making the Jump

[AScientificReefer]

Welcome Welcome! What kind of reptiles did you keep? Everyone loves a good rep

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

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

 

[ErikVR]

Hi there! I also took the leap from Malawi cichlids earlier this year. Rewarding fish.

 

[Bohemian Waxwing]

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Buckster]

Hello Steve and Welcome to R2R!

 

[SPR1968]

Hi Steve, welcome!

 

[Nano_Man]

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[MDAquatics]

Welcome to the team!

 

[LilElroyJetson]

 

[56longroof]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Kiwi reefer]

Welcome to R2R, Looking forward to seeing your progress.

 

[Roatan Reef]

Hello fish friends! My name is Steve, and saltwater has been a lifelong goal of mine. I started keeping fish about 40 years ago, and got into cichlids because I heard somewhere that they were the path to the marine fish that I was always eyeing when I went to the LFS with my grandparents for their tanks.

I kept multiple tanks until I left home, then spent the next 25+ years with reptiles and venomous invertebrates due to not wanting to pack around a bunch of aquariums whenever I had to move. I had always been meaning to get back into fish, but a tragic accident in our reptile room kind of forced my hand.

I currently have three display tanks of African cichlids (Malawi, Tanganyikan, and a pair of Starry Nights), and while doing some renovations to our spare room, I thought it would be a perfect place to set up a reef tank and fulfill a lifelong dream of mine.

So, here I am. I've learned a lot already, but this hobby runs deep, and I know I have a lot more to learn. You can bet I am going to have a ton of questions, and I look forward to meeting you guys on the forums!

Still currently a South American Cichlid Tank owner, have set up many friends and family tanks with South African cichlids...currently owner of a 40GB Saltwater Tank for 1.6 years.. welcome!

 

[Doons32]

Welcome