Freshwater guy incoming!

[HawkeyeSG7]

I have had fun with aquascaping on the freshwater side, but have always wanted a reef setup. I thought it was out of reach, too hard, too expensive, etc. But after having to tear down my freshwater aquascape to make way for a home renovation, I have decided to setup a reef. I have lots of learning to do despite the years of freshwater keeping and hours and hours of research and YouTube I have already done.

My biggest unanswered question so far... What is the one thing that I should NEVER do as a beginner to reefing?

Here is the freshwater scape that had to come down... I'm still sad.

 

[revhtree]

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

 

[fishface NJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I have had fun with aquascaping on the freshwater side, but have always wanted a reef setup. I thought it was out of reach, too hard, too expensive, etc. But after having to tear down my freshwater aquascape to make way for a home renovation, I have decided to setup a reef. I have lots of learning to do despite the years of freshwater keeping and hours and hours of research and YouTube I have already done.

My biggest unanswered question so far... What is the one thing that I should NEVER do as a beginner to reefing?

Here is the freshwater scape that had to come down... I'm still sad.

Welcome to Reef2Reef! I would read this guide below! It is full of good information you should know when setting up your first salt water tank!

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium 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 nowhere near simple. This task is going to take patience, a...

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[OriginalUserName]

Welcome to the high specific gravity side.

I like that planted scape.

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[1112-425XL]

 

[FrugalReeferJon]

 

[Anna K]

Welcome to the community! Your freshwater tank is stunning :star-struck: I can't wait to see what you are able to do with a saltwater tank!! Looking forward to following your build thread (if you create one) :D

 

[Brisk]

Welcome!

 

[B&CinB.C.]

Hello . Welcome to Reef 2 Reef

 

[zheka757]

Welcome to R2R! I also moved from freshwater to reef tank, if space wasn't issue I would so set up freshwater tank again. I'm into aquascapes also. Yours looked pretty nice!

 

[Gman83]

Welcome!

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board. hello from PA!

 

[CoralB]

Welcome!! :cool:

 

[KrAt0s]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Cool tangs]

Welcome to the salty life!

I'd say start small, start slow and research and don't overcomplicate things. Plan ahead, this hobby can get costly

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!