Early stages of research

[FnNewGuy]

Afternoon everyone. I've been lurking for the last couple of weeks, reading everything I can. I was into freshwater when I was younger, as in: buy a tank from Walmart and dump some Walmart fish into fresh tap-water, the same day.

I love the beauty of a reef tank, but I'm here to learn all I can and ask some questions along the way.

Its not an inexpensive hobby, so I want to be sure I know what I'm getting myself into, let alone make some livestock suffer for my novice mistakes.

I picked up a 29 Aqueon that was a previous freshwater setup from a friend of mine for free, with stand. Trying to decide if I want to take the plunge on upgrading this to Saltwater and getting all the necessary parts, or starting with an AIO for ease of use.

Anyways, glad to be here, I know there is a ton of knowledge on this site and glad to be a part of it.

Thank you!

 

[zheka757]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

Happy to help with any questions you may have!

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[Pistondog]

Afternoon everyone. I've been lurking for the last couple of weeks, reading everything I can. I was into freshwater when I was younger, as in: buy a tank from Walmart and dump some Walmart fish into fresh tap-water, the same day.

I love the beauty of a reef tank, but I'm here to learn all I can and ask some questions along the way.

Its not an inexpensive hobby, so I want to be sure I know what I'm getting myself into, let alone make some livestock suffer for my novice mistakes.

I picked up a 29 Aqueon that was a previous freshwater setup from a friend of mine for free, with stand. Trying to decide if I want to take the plunge on upgrading this to Saltwater and getting all the necessary parts, or starting with an AIO for ease of use.

Anyways, glad to be here, I know there is a ton of knowledge on this site and glad to be a part of it.

Thank you!

Hey fnNewguy,
Welcome, salty water is a challenge, but worth the effort.

 

[FrugalReefer]

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Narideth]

I think you'll find it to be a fun challenge - I did! There's so many people here ready and willing to help.

 

[littlefoxx]

Afternoon everyone. I've been lurking for the last couple of weeks, reading everything I can. I was into freshwater when I was younger, as in: buy a tank from Walmart and dump some Walmart fish into fresh tap-water, the same day.

I love the beauty of a reef tank, but I'm here to learn all I can and ask some questions along the way.

Its not an inexpensive hobby, so I want to be sure I know what I'm getting myself into, let alone make some livestock suffer for my novice mistakes.

I picked up a 29 Aqueon that was a previous freshwater setup from a friend of mine for free, with stand. Trying to decide if I want to take the plunge on upgrading this to Saltwater and getting all the necessary parts, or starting with an AIO for ease of use.

Anyways, glad to be here, I know there is a ton of knowledge on this site and glad to be a part of it.

Thank you!

I had freshwater all my life and decided to try saltwater. Would never go back, fish are way prettier, more personality and more variation. I say if you can make it salt go for it!

 

[Keko21]

 

[Fish Styx]

Greetings and welcome to the reef!

 

[Gman83]

Welcome!

 

[Ocean_Queenie]

Hello & Welcome

 

[EricR]

Welcome!
It doesn't HAVE TO be overly expensive but, like any hobby, you can spend a bunch when you start getting into it.

You could watch something like this for an idea of what's needed for a simple setup:
Budget Saltwater Aquarium
*I'm not promoting any of the specific equipment there,,, just for an idea of what's needed for a basic setup that you could do around your current 29 gallon tank

Finally, I'd guess that's it's not too uncommon to get started cheap and simple then later spend more $$$ on a nicer setup if you decide to stick with it.

 

[OutColdCRNA]

Welcome!! Tons to read and knowledge to gain! Take it slow!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Dom]

I picked up a 29 Aqueon that was a previous freshwater setup from a friend of mine for free, with stand. Trying to decide if I want to take the plunge on upgrading this to Saltwater and getting all the necessary parts, or starting with an AIO for ease of use.

I like Aqueon tanks; I've used them almost exclusively since I got into the hobby 20 years ago.

The only issue I see with this tank is if you can drill it for bulkheads.

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

[Digimes]

Afternoon everyone. I've been lurking for the last couple of weeks, reading everything I can. I was into freshwater when I was younger, as in: buy a tank from Walmart and dump some Walmart fish into fresh tap-water, the same day.

I love the beauty of a reef tank, but I'm here to learn all I can and ask some questions along the way.

Its not an inexpensive hobby, so I want to be sure I know what I'm getting myself into, let alone make some livestock suffer for my novice mistakes.

I picked up a 29 Aqueon that was a previous freshwater setup from a friend of mine for free, with stand. Trying to decide if I want to take the plunge on upgrading this to Saltwater and getting all the necessary parts, or starting with an AIO for ease of use.

Anyways, glad to be here, I know there is a ton of knowledge on this site and glad to be a part of it.

Thank you!

That actually sounds like a good plan. Spend some cash on a decent light though. Reef Breeders or AI are good starts. I woukd look for something around 30-50 watts and proper color spectrum. Add live sand, live rock and salt water and you will have a good start. I don't like dosing start up chemicals. I like using stuff that already has a head start. Welcome Aboard !!

 

[paragrouper]