Getting back into it after almost 15 years

[RobynR]

Well, bobbit worms are much more rare than they use to be thanks to most things being aquacultured or dry. Welcome back.

It was really pretty, all iridescent, and creepy, just a jerk. I definitely want live rock, because I love the fun things that come with it, but will pay very close attention to it. I think it is going to aesthetically cycle in Rubbermaid's in my living room for a bit to see what pops out before it goes into a tank. We also ended up with a very large gorilla crab before and some large parasitic isopod (that was terrifying), but I definitely want the chitons, stomies, brittle stars, corals, etc. that come with it. My LFS gets it flown overnight now, which is likely better than several days travel, but I feel like that will actually increase the likelihood of all hitchhikers, good and bad, I would like to think it is aqua cultured in Fiji, but I doubt it.

 

[1112-425XL]

 

[EastonsReef]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and back to the salty world Robyn.

 

[Shnetts]

Welcome to r2r!!!

 

[Reef Regeneration]

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[ShakeyGizzard]

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[Ocean_Queenie]

Hello & Welcome back!

 

[fenderguy1]

I think it's called winter? Haha!

There has been like 15 winters in a row that didn't give me the itch. Must mean it's gonna be bad

 

[RobynR]

There has been like 15 winters in a row that didn't give me the itch. Must mean it's gonna be bad

I guess this is the year, also please let it not be THAT bad!!! Haha! At the rate I’m going finding a tank in Vancouver, I might not be set up until next winter. :/

 

[Fish Styx]

Greetings and welcome to the reef!

 

[ThisIsTheWay]

Welcome back to the salty side :D

 

[edsbeaker]

Hello and welcome!

 

[Reef Jedi]

Welcome to Reef2Reef, the greatest community out of water!

 

[BryanM]

Hey All! New here, left the hobby in 2011due to life circumstances and have been missing it lately. I did have salt water reef tanks for almost ten years prior to leaving the hobby and fresh water aquariums of various set ups (fish only, planted, brackish, regionally themed, etc.) my entire life.

I started planning a new reef tank and I cannot believe how much has changed in the last decade! LED lights are such an advancement! and controllers! They have come so far! As well as aquaculture. Prices have really increased, wow. I am hoping to get something ordered within the next couple months, emailed Waterbox today, I am looking at the Marine X 60.2 (36 gallon display) or 90.3 (59 gallon display) (likely more realistic for fish/coral space, as well as cabinet space). I am also waiting on my local store as they are in discussions with another supplier locally, so I wouldn't have to get something shipped, I do really like the top off chamber size in the Waterbox sump though, so would really like to find a BC supplier for them.

Last reef I had had a Bobbitt worm that liked to eat everything (despite several full tank teardowns, it was never found while I had the set up), so I am going to take this build SUPER slow and supervise my rock situation for quite a while before anything purchased goes into the tank, no more disappearing fish, thank you.

I will start a tank build thread soon asking probably a thousand questions, although my visit to a local store told me I am somewhat on the correct path. Was also an absolute joy to see a familiar face from ages ago still there.

I was so sad to see there are so few forums alive, and so thankful to find one that still is.

Cheers, Robyn

Welcome to the forums!

 

[Buckster]

Hello Robyn and Welcome back to the hobby and to R2R!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

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[painter1982]

Hello! Welcome to a great reefing community!