Hello Evevryone.....

[Kev The Fish Keeper]

Hello everyone, my name is Kevin. Im new to R2R, and new to the hobby period. With everything going on I've been home more. I started with a 20 gallon freshwater tank about a month and a half ago. My kids quickly took over that tank. So I decided to upgrade. I did some research and still researching by the way, and decided to jump into the reefing side. I wanted something bigger then the 20 gallon. I was thinking 55, but I came across a 72 gallon reef ready tank with stand for $50.00 so I had to get it. Im leak testing now praying it doesnt leak. The biggest challenge for me is putting the sump together. I've been all over Youtube trying to get help. Ive come across a few helpful videos. Thats one reason I joined the group. Looking forward to input from the group. The tank is currently full its been full for 3 days no leaks. I figured I give it a week before I drain it and clean it.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[hdsoftail1065]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Shawn_epicurious]

Welcome to R2R!!! Dude, you need to start a build thread like right now!!! I’d love to watch your buildout on that!

 

[Arthacker87]

Agreed do a build thread. Bow fronts are neat tanks. Remember with reefing patience is key. If you don't know research and ask questions. Don't add fish right away let it cycle and don't add coral right away let the bio load build up. Its a great hobby and a bunch of fun watching stuff grown and what not also you start to feel like this about rocks

 

[Hydrored]

Welcome! Congrats on the new tank

 

[Kev The Fish Keeper]

Welcome to R2R!!! Dude, you need to start a build thread like right now!!! I’d love to watch your buildout on that!

Thanks for the welcome. I will, as soon as Im sure that the integrity of the tank is all good. Im sure Im going to need some help....lol

 

[dbowman5]

fill it up, if the pic is your leak test! Welcome but be careful the kids don't claim the 72 too!

 

[Kev The Fish Keeper]

Agreed do a build thread. Bow fronts are neat tanks. Remember with reefing patience is key. If you don't know research and ask questions. Don't add fish right away let it cycle and don't add coral right away let the bio load build up. Its a great hobby and a bunch of fun watching stuff grown and what not also you start to feel like this about rocks

Yes I have learned patience is key.... Thanks for the advice.

 

[Arthacker87]

Yes I have learned patience is key.... Thanks for the advice.

You'd be surprised how many ppl say "fish/corals are dying why and its because tanks are new. Might be dumb advice but its the best

 

[Kev The Fish Keeper]

fill it up, if the pic is your leak test! Welcome but be careful the kids don't claim the 72 too!

Its full right now, been full for 3 days

 

[New&no clue]

Welcome to the Reef.

 

[dbowman5]

Its full right now, been full for 3 days

figured but threw it in anyway.

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[F i s h y]

Welcome to the party! Looking forward to your build thread. Happy reefing! :)

 

[RobB'z Reef]

Hello everyone, my name is Kevin. Im new to R2R, and new to the hobby period. With everything going on I've been home more. I started with a 20 gallon freshwater tank about a month and a half ago. My kids quickly took over that tank. So I decided to upgrade. I did some research and still researching by the way, and decided to jump into the reefing side. I wanted something bigger then the 20 gallon. I was thinking 55, but I came across a 72 gallon reef ready tank with stand for $50.00 so I had to get it. Im leak testing now praying it doesnt leak. The biggest challenge for me is putting the sump together. I've been all over Youtube trying to get help. Ive come across a few helpful videos. Thats one reason I joined the group. Looking forward to input from the group. The tank is currently full its been full for 3 days no leaks. I figured I give it a week before I drain it and clean it.

Welcome to the hobby and the community!

 

[Pau Hana Reefer]

Hi Kevin... Kevin here! Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello Kevin and welcome to the channel here on R2R.

 

[Kev The Fish Keeper]

You'd be surprised how many ppl say "fish/corals are dying why and its because tanks are new. Might be dumb advice but its the best

That was a sincere thank you, not a sarcastic one. I dont expect to put anything in the tank for a least a month or two if not longer depends on how fast it cycle.