Hello all!

[CavalierReef]

My name is Barry (Cavalier Reef) and am new to the site/Reef2Reef community. I am moving from Texas to Crozet, Virginia next Spring and am looking forward to setting up a 32 gallon Biocube. My final aquarium (I think). I am a retired Air Force veteran followed by many more work years and am now retired-retired. I had my first salt water aquarium in 1974 while stationed on Guam. I built my own aquarium (does anyone remember under gravel filters?), collected my own fish, natural sea water, etc and learned on the fly (with my apologies to that beautiful yellow spotted boxfish). Fast forward to now after several saltwater aquariums over the years (never reef) although I was a disciple/admirer of Anthony Calfo, Eric Borneman, Julian Sprung and Robert Fenner. This is my final resting place (I'm 76) and I want to add the beauty of the sea to my room/home. My son will care for the aquarium when I'm no longer able (when I'm 96?) so I'm not putting livestock/organisms at risk without a long term plan. Looking forward to the adventure, the challenge and advice from like minded keepers of the sea on this site.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[fuelman]

welcome to R2R!!!!

 

[mike werner]

welcome to r2r!!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to R2R and thank you for your service! We’re glad you’re here!

 

[Retro Reefer]

Thank you for your service, welcome to R2R and welcome to Va ;)

 

[Ruben's Reef]

!!! Welcome to R2R !!!

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[lonelyfloat]

Welcome to R2R!! ヾ(｡･ω･)ｼ

 

[KrisReef]

Guam must have been a nice place to start your first reef with.
Thanks for your service and enjoy your retirement. I think the fish and corals I have that will outlive me will have enjoyed my company and admiration while I'm still here with them. I am certain any livestock you select for your tank will enjoy the same kind of relationship in your tank with you.

My sons don't help me with the tank much so I think you will be good to go.
Welcome to Reef2Reef Barry!

 

[Bryson.bobby]

Welcome to R2R

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

My name is Barry (Cavalier Reef) and am new to the site/Reef2Reef community. I am moving from Texas to Crozet, Virginia next Spring and am looking forward to setting up a 32 gallon Biocube. My final aquarium (I think). I am a retired Air Force veteran followed by many more work years and am now retired-retired. I had my first salt water aquarium in 1974 while stationed on Guam. I built my own aquarium (does anyone remember under gravel filters?), collected my own fish, natural sea water, etc and learned on the fly (with my apologies to that beautiful yellow spotted boxfish). Fast forward to now after several saltwater aquariums over the years (never reef) although I was a disciple/admirer of Anthony Calfo, Eric Borneman, Julian Sprung and Robert Fenner. This is my final resting place (I'm 76) and I want to add the beauty of the sea to my room/home. My son will care for the aquarium when I'm no longer able (when I'm 96?) so I'm not putting livestock/organisms at risk without a long term plan. Looking forward to the adventure, the challenge and advice from like minded keepers of the sea on this site.

Welcome, comrade

1 of 32 carnation corals, dendronephthya sp. 15 frags

 

[Auquanut]

Welcome Barry! I was stationed on Guam from '93 to '95(Navy). It's amazing how much it's changed. Glad to have you with us.

 

[fishface NJ]

Welcome to R2R

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R !!!

 

[Streetdoc77]

Welcome to R2R !!! Good luck on your upcoming move .

 

[DMG Reef]

Thanks for the great introduction and welcome to R2R. :)

 

[MrWheelock]

Welcome to R2R! Thank you for your service!

 

[The Aquatic Arsenal]

Thank you very much for your service. My husband is medically retired from the Army. So much has changed in the hobby, and yes I do remember under gravel filters lol. I wish much luck and success in your future endeavors.

 

[BeejReef]

Welcome and thank you for your service!

You'll find more than a few people on here who not only remember under-gravel, but still run them :)

Best of luck with your move.