Greetings From NYC

[Stormi2ider]

Hey Reefers! New to the board here but have poked around here and there over the years. Originally had a DIY 55g long tank with a sump setup about 10 years ago but shut it down after ich from a powder blue wiped everything.
Fast forward to two years ago, decided to pick up the hobby again with the wife’s blessing and something to do during WFH and lockdowns. Due to small nyc apts, started with a well crafted DIY with a 20g display and sump but grew out of that quickly. About 6 months ago, got an amazing deal on a used RSR170 g1 and couldn’t resist. Also this was a perfect chance to get away from DIY and more to a name brand tank. Also splurged and got an Apex controller, since I’m older now and more disposable income. The urge to go bigger will always be there but unfortunately the apt will always keep my in check, along with the wife lol.
So far so good and just re-learning as I go. Mainly euphyllias are my things and some fish but I let the wife make the choices on habitants and I just manage the tank haha. Got some free SPS and thought they wouldn’t survive but seems like they are still going.
Just here to continue learning and also find some upgrades for the tank.
Thanks for reading and happy reefing all!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[fishguy242]

Hi , welcome to the reef , nice tank...

 

[Brian Berry]

Hey Reefers! New to the board here but have poked around here and there over the years. Originally had a DIY 55g long tank with a sump setup about 10 years ago but shut it down after ich from a powder blue wiped everything.
Fast forward to two years ago, decided to pick up the hobby again with the wife’s blessing and something to do during WFH and lockdowns. Due to small nyc apts, started with a well crafted DIY with a 20g display and sump but grew out of that quickly. About 6 months ago, got an amazing deal on a used RSR170 g1 and couldn’t resist. Also this was a perfect chance to get away from DIY and more to a name brand tank. Also splurged and got an Apex controller, since I’m older now and more disposable income. The urge to go bigger will always be there but unfortunately the apt will always keep my in check, along with the wife lol.
So far so good and just re-learning as I go. Mainly euphyllias are my things and some fish but I let the wife make the choices on habitants and I just manage the tank haha. Got some free SPS and thought they wouldn’t survive but seems like they are still going.
Just here to continue learning and also find some upgrades for the tank.
Thanks for reading and happy reefing all!

Cool !!!

 

[officialreefbros]

Welcome friend!

 

[SPR1968]

Beautiful reef and welcome!

 

[Gtinnel]

Welcome to R2R

 

[JZ199]

Welcome! Beautiful tank!!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

 

[jsker]

 

[Mikey-D]

 

[dlsorensen]

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Glenner’sreef]

Welcome to reef2reef!!!!!

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!!

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hey Reefers! New to the board here but have poked around here and there over the years. Originally had a DIY 55g long tank with a sump setup about 10 years ago but shut it down after ich from a powder blue wiped everything.
Fast forward to two years ago, decided to pick up the hobby again with the wife’s blessing and something to do during WFH and lockdowns. Due to small nyc apts, started with a well crafted DIY with a 20g display and sump but grew out of that quickly. About 6 months ago, got an amazing deal on a used RSR170 g1 and couldn’t resist. Also this was a perfect chance to get away from DIY and more to a name brand tank. Also splurged and got an Apex controller, since I’m older now and more disposable income. The urge to go bigger will always be there but unfortunately the apt will always keep my in check, along with the wife lol.
So far so good and just re-learning as I go. Mainly euphyllias are my things and some fish but I let the wife make the choices on habitants and I just manage the tank haha. Got some free SPS and thought they wouldn’t survive but seems like they are still going.
Just here to continue learning and also find some upgrades for the tank.
Thanks for reading and happy reefing all!

Welcome and Welcome Back to Hobby! Glad you joined. This is a great couples hobby. You both seem well on your way!

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread under Forum > Member Aquariums and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This might help you find people local to you in NYC:

Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

www.reef2reef.com

This is a good reference book type online article I still review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. 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 no...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[kados]

Welcome! Greetings from Jersey!

 

[Stormi2ider]

Welcome and Welcome Back to Hobby! Glad you joined. This is a great couples hobby. You both seem well on your way!

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread under Forum > Member Aquariums and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This might help you find people local to you in NYC:

Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

www.reef2reef.com

This is a good reference book type online article I still review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. 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 no...

www.reef2reef.com

Thanks for the kind words and I've considered it but I'm terrible with documenting. Will consider it though!

 

[Stormi2ider]

Appreciated the warm welcome from everyone!