First time reef tank… and loving it

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Sleeping Giant]

Welcome to R2R, your tank looks great. Can't wait to see more.

 

[revhtree]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family!

 

[dennis romano]

Welcome aboard and greetings from Passaic county

 

[cpalminteri]

Yup… good ole Jersey

Also NJ woot woot

 

[cpalminteri]

Hi Everyone!
I have a 42 gallon Redsea Max E 170 and started adding some coral. So far the tank is stocked with 1 royal gamma, 2 clownfish, 1 starry blenny, 2 hermit crabs, 1 emerald green crab, and more recently my snails multiplied like crazy. I really want some eye catching reef friendly fish to add to the tank. Any suggestions? Thanks!

What kind of snails ?

 

[bluesea26]

What kind of snails ?

Nassarius snails and cerith snails

 

[The Farmer]

Welcome to the deep abyss!!
Have you started a coral list? If so it’s gets deep!! Other then that enjoy!

 

[bluesea26]

Welcome to the deep abyss!!
Have you started a coral list? If so it’s gets deep!! Other then that enjoy!

I have started a coral list… so far I have a Duncan ,.. I really want a hammer next

 

[Sharkbait19]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!! You’ll love it here!
Plenty of helpful individuals who will be happy to help guide you through reefing!

 

[The Farmer]

What is your list looking like?
a hammer? That’s a worm hole I went down in a while back. Have you done some research on them?

I have started a coral list… so far I have a Duncan ,.. I really want a hammer next

 

[IKD]

Hi Everyone!
I have a 42 gallon Redsea Max E 170 and started adding some coral. So far the tank is stocked with 1 royal gamma, 2 clownfish, 1 starry blenny, 2 hermit crabs, 1 emerald green crab, and more recently my snails multiplied like crazy. I really want some eye catching reef friendly fish to add to the tank. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Welcome!! Share some pics of the tank so we can all enjoy!

 

[Manny’s Reef]

Hello and welcome to the R2R family. We're excited to have you.

 

[bluesea26]

What is your list looking like?
a hammer? That’s a worm hole I went down in a while back. Have you done some research on them?

Yes I have but any valuable tips I am open to hearing. I’m up for the challenge.

 

[The Farmer]

I be honest I don’t have tips for this coral. The only thing I can tell you is that they are very sensitive in my experience with these corals.

 

[dennis romano]

What shops have you checked out so far?

 

[lubeck]

Hi Everyone!
I have a 42 gallon Redsea Max E 170 and started adding some coral. So far the tank is stocked with 1 royal gamma, 2 clownfish, 1 starry blenny, 2 hermit crabs, 1 emerald green crab, and more recently my snails multiplied like crazy. I really want some eye catching reef friendly fish to add to the tank. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Welcome aboard!

can you post pics of the snails you say are multiplying? Are you seeing eggs or snails?

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello and welcome to the channel.

 

[bluesea26]

Welcome aboard!

can you post pics of the snails you say are multiplying? Are you seeing eggs or snails?

I started with 5 banded trochus snails and I definitely have over 50 now.

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hi Everyone!
I have a 42 gallon Redsea Max E 170 and started adding some coral. So far the tank is stocked with 1 royal gamma, 2 clownfish, 1 starry blenny, 2 hermit crabs, 1 emerald green crab, and more recently my snails multiplied like crazy. I really want some eye catching reef friendly fish to add to the tank. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Welcome! Glad you joined. I would suggest purple firefish and/or neon blue goby to round out your tank.

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 might help you find people local to you in New Jersey:

Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

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This is a good reference book type online article I still review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

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