Don Green introduction

[Fish Think Pink]

I had a gorgeous 230 gallon acrylic reef tank 15 years ago. Many offered to purchase it but I refused. I came back from a family vacation, found the power had gone out and all my prize and beloved fish were belly up as were some of the coral. Devasted and getting ready to move to Ohio, I gave my tank and equipment away and am just now in a mental attitude to start over. So much has changed and I am eager to discover what modern technology and knowledge has improved. Thanks for having me in your group.

Welcome! Glad you joined. Sorry for your past losses, but sounds like you have BBA - Bounce Back Ability - its a great thing to have in this hobby and wonderful life skill.

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)

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/