Getting back into the hobby after 10 years!

lisagennae · Dec 26, 2024

Recently purchased a Red Sea 525 to get back into the hobby after 10 years away and boy have things changed! Went with the Apex system with auto dosing and top off… a little overwhelmed but know it will be worth it once its all set up and running Of course already itching to add livestock but waiting for the cycle to stabilize!

How quickly and what was the first fish you added to your tank? I’m leaning toward a pair of clowns to start as I’ve read they’re more “durable” than some other fish.

Happy Reefing!

revhtree · Dec 26, 2024

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

Crabs McJones · Dec 26, 2024

Welcome to R2R!

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Once the tank is done cycling a pair of clowns are a great addition :)

Ocean_Queenie · Dec 26, 2024

Hello & Welcome to R2R!

rc8t6353 · Dec 26, 2024

Welcome to Reef2Reef! And welcome back!

voelter76 · Dec 26, 2024

Welcome back!

Gman83 · Dec 26, 2024

Welcome!

shakacuz · Dec 26, 2024

welcome aboard the r2r board. hello from PA!

phillyb614 · Dec 26, 2024

Clowns are a pretty typical start to livestock. That’s the first fish I have added to every tank I’ve had.

Gumbies R Us · Dec 26, 2024

lisagennae said:
Recently purchased a Red Sea 525 to get back into the hobby after 10 years away and boy have things changed! Went with the Apex system with auto dosing and top off… a little overwhelmed but know it will be worth it once its all set up and running Of course already itching to add livestock but waiting for the cycle to stabilize!

How quickly and what was the first fish you added to your tank? I’m leaning toward a pair of clowns to start as I’ve read they’re more “durable” than some other fish.

Happy Reefing!

Welcome back to the hobby!