Freshwater guy incoming!

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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.
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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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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.
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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!

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/
 
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
 
Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

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