Hello fellow aquarists!

pythpyth · Nov 26, 2024

I am Nick, from The Netherlands! I have always loved aqua life. My parents always had tanks, mostly tropical fresh water fish. And not the best knowledge, but as a kid I simply loved it! I loved to fish and be next to water. Loved catching salamanders and other aqua life.

I have a bit of experience with fresh water, mostly shrimp/danios/rasboras and some cichlids.

I was always quite afraid of starting a salt water tank, the technical aspect put me off and it felt like I could do way to much harm in a short period of time. But I always kept informed and update with YouTube/Instagram or whatever.

Last month I bit the bullet and went for it! I bought a second hand Juwel Lido 200 which is 53 gallons.

I have used live sand and mostly dry rock. Last week I got a free live rock with 3 discosoma (I am not completely certain see picture, not sure about the middle one?) . And a piece of GSP. My parameters are quite stable, and I did setup a QT tank today. I will have it running for a bit and I am not in a hurry deciding for a fish. (But ofcourse I am really excited)

Technical wise I got it quite low tech, as a bit of an experiment as well. I know the Mikeymikemike guy on youtube and would love to do the same.

I am running a Biomaster thermo, with a mechanical pre filter. The layers from top to bottom are dry rock frags > seachem matrix > floss and ceramic rings > phosguard. (My phosphate is a bit to high thats why.)

I am not certain yet about the fish and corals which I do want. I do know for now that I love softies and LPS the most. I do really have a soft spot for nems. The tank BRS made with the harem seemed amazing! I know that I will be going for a themed tank. I really am into the Ricordea and Rhodactis species. As well as the Euphyllia genus.

I am really looking forward to meet you all!

Any advise is certainly welcome and appreciated. Excuse me for my English as it is not my first language.

revhtree · Nov 26, 2024

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

Peace River · Nov 27, 2024

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

IKD · Nov 27, 2024

Welcome to a great reef forum! The rock structure looks great and look forward to seeing updates! Oh, and your English is better than mine and it’s my first language!

pythpyth · Nov 27, 2024

IKD said:
Welcome to a great reef forum! The rock structure looks great and look forward to seeing updates! Oh, and your English is better than mine and it’s my first language!

Thank you!!

gnarlydudecory · Nov 27, 2024

Welcome!

kevgib67 · Nov 27, 2024

Welcome Nick, glad you are here!

1112-425XL · Nov 27, 2024

edsbeaker · Nov 27, 2024

Hello and welcome!

vetteguy53081 · Nov 27, 2024

PharmrJohn · Nov 27, 2024

Greetings and Welcome to our collective obsession!

Gumbies R Us · Nov 27, 2024

pythpyth said:
I am Nick, from The Netherlands! I have always loved aqua life. My parents always had tanks, mostly tropical fresh water fish. And not the best knowledge, but as a kid I simply loved it! I loved to fish and be next to water. Loved catching salamanders and other aqua life.

I have a bit of experience with fresh water, mostly shrimp/danios/rasboras and some cichlids.

I was always quite afraid of starting a salt water tank, the technical aspect put me off and it felt like I could do way to much harm in a short period of time. But I always kept informed and update with YouTube/Instagram or whatever.

Last month I bit the bullet and went for it! I bought a second hand Juwel Lido 200 which is 53 gallons.

I have used live sand and mostly dry rock. Last week I got a free live rock with 3 discosoma (I am not completely certain see picture, not sure about the middle one?) . And a piece of GSP. My parameters are quite stable, and I did setup a QT tank today. I will have it running for a bit and I am not in a hurry deciding for a fish. (But ofcourse I am really excited)

Technical wise I got it quite low tech, as a bit of an experiment as well. I know the Mikeymikemike guy on youtube and would love to do the same.

I am running a Biomaster thermo, with a mechanical pre filter. The layers from top to bottom are dry rock frags > seachem matrix > floss and ceramic rings > phosguard. (My phosphate is a bit to high thats why.)

I am not certain yet about the fish and corals which I do want. I do know for now that I love softies and LPS the most. I do really have a soft spot for nems. The tank BRS made with the harem seemed amazing! I know that I will be going for a themed tank. I really am into the Ricordea and Rhodactis species. As well as the Euphyllia genus.

I am really looking forward to meet you all!

Any advise is certainly welcome and appreciated. Excuse me for my English as it is not my first language.

Welcome to Reef2Reef! You are off to a good start with your tank!