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Hi, my name is Read. I just started my first tank since before my oldest kid was born 13 years ago. I got out of reefing after being in it since high school around the time my son was on the way because of finances and just feeling like I had had "enough" and wanted to focus myself on him, career etc. My only regret from getting out 13 years ago is I should've kept my MP 40 because man are those things expensive now. I've been lurking for a few months but finally got setup after vacation about 4 days ago. I'm really excited to get back to this hobby that is fundamentaly the same but had a lot of technological advances and simply better stuff online. BRS didn't exist in 2004 and to my memory you couldn't just order chaeto, nitrifying bacteria or a bottle of pods and be off to the races. At any rate I'm really grateful that there's still one high quality forum online that isn't Facebook or Reddit! Thanks to everyone in advance.
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Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D
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Hi, my name is Read. I just started my first tank since before my oldest kid was born 13 years ago. I got out of reefing after being in it since high school around the time my son was on the way because of finances and just feeling like I had had "enough" and wanted to focus myself on him, career etc. My only regret from getting out 13 years ago is I should've kept my MP 40 because man are those things expensive now. I've been lurking for a few months but finally got setup after vacation about 4 days ago. I'm really excited to get back to this hobby that is fundamentaly the same but had a lot of technological advances and simply better stuff online. BRS didn't exist in 2004 and to my memory you couldn't just order chaeto, nitrifying bacteria or a bottle of pods and be off to the races. At any rate I'm really grateful that there's still one high quality forum online that isn't Facebook or Reddit! Thanks to everyone in advance.
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You have come to the right place! Welcome here and back to the hobby! :)
 

IF YOU HAD TO OPERATE EVERYTHING ELSE MANUALLY, WHICH AUTOMATED SYSTEM WOULD YOU KEEP?

  • Auto top-off

    Votes: 55 58.5%
  • Automated dosing

    Votes: 6 6.4%
  • Mechanical filtration / roller filter

    Votes: 4 4.3%
  • Automated water testing

    Votes: 3 3.2%
  • Automatic feeding

    Votes: 1 1.1%
  • Lighting schedule

    Votes: 17 18.1%
  • Controller and remote monitoring

    Votes: 3 3.2%
  • Leak detection and emergency shutoff

    Votes: 1 1.1%
  • Automatic water changes

    Votes: 3 3.2%
  • None. I prefer to operate everything manually

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Something else (explain in the comments)

    Votes: 1 1.1%
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