Freshwater guy incoming!

HawkeyeSG7 · Feb 18, 2025

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 · Feb 18, 2025

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

fishface NJ · Feb 19, 2025

Welcome to R2R!!!

vetteguy53081 · Feb 19, 2025

Gumbies R Us · Feb 19, 2025

HawkeyeSG7 said:
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!

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

OriginalUserName · Feb 19, 2025

Welcome to the high specific gravity side.

I like that planted scape.

kevgib67 · Feb 19, 2025

Welcome, glad you are here!

Crabs McJones · Feb 19, 2025

Welcome to R2R!

1112-425XL · Feb 19, 2025

FrugalReeferJon · Feb 19, 2025

Anna K · Feb 19, 2025

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 · Feb 19, 2025

Welcome!

B&CinB.C. · Feb 19, 2025

Hello . Welcome to Reef 2 Reef

zheka757 · Feb 19, 2025

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!