Hello from PA

[ame16]

My wife and I just purchased a UNS 75SA (hopefully) to be delivered early August. I’ve been reading the forum for a bit, and I figured now was a great time to register and get more involved. Can’t wait to get started!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

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

 

[Fish Fan]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

Now would be a good time to decide if you want to use real live rock (<recommended) or dry rock, and if you go with dry rock you can get the rock cycling now in a container like a Brute trash can.

Good luck!

 

[NyteRyder1]

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

Welcome!

What kind of tank are you going to keep? Reef? Fish only?

 

[p1u5h13r4m24]

Hello and welcome. I’m from Pa as well. Berks county if you need any help feel free to reach out to me!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

 

[Liebfinehomes]

Welcome in! Exciting news. Cant wait to see it come together.

 

[ame16]

Thank you all for the warm welcome and advice! I’m going to continue perusing the board, taking in as much I can. I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before I have a question or two I’ll need some pointed advice on (looking at you, lighting section!).

 

[ame16]

Welcome!

What kind of tank are you going to keep? Reef? Fish only?

Mixed reef with fish. Probably start with easy stuff. I’m fortunately a big fan of zoas.

To the other poster’s question re: rock, I’m thinking live rock. I had a good LFS 15 minutes from my house that has great variety.

 

[trainbob]

What LFS near you has live rock. I would be interested in some myself

 

[EnterName]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!
August is still "far", but this is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with some of the basics of reef keeping if you haven't already. If you learn a little bit about the nitrogen cycle and the "ugly phase" you won't get overwhelmed or scared during the first few months when your tank suddenly starts growing weird things

Enjoy your new hobby!

 

[ame16]

What LFS near you has live rock. I would be interested in some myself

Something Fishy in Bethlehem. I believe Mainline Coral Gardens may have live rock as well, but don’t quote me on that.

 

[trainbob]

I will have to check on mainline coral gardens. When people talk about live rock on this forum they are talking about rock harvested from the ocean. I don’t think something fishy has that kind of live rock

 

[ame16]

I will have to check on mainline coral gardens. When people talk about live rock on this forum they are talking about rock harvested from the ocean. I don’t think something fishy has that kind of live rock

Would that be different than what’s listed on their site here? https://www.toofishy.com/Live-Rock-and-Sand/

(I’m not sure what I’m looking at, so not rhetorical)

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!

 

[trainbob]

I know that it can be confusing but I don’t think their rock comes from the ocean. However they are a good LFS and are very helpful