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So im new to the hobby after years of reading I decided to pull the trigger on a budget upgradeable pico setup. To dip my toes while I wait for my 20 gallon nuvo to ship near the end of this month.

I after re watching some upgradeable budget set ups I am going to go that route with this night stand tank.

5gal topfin colorglow tank, it has a back compartment like an AiO tank that is plenty wide enough to add some equipment in to make this a viable pico.

The water is still a little cloudy as it's day one but the star fish and emerald crab have been super busy and the crab is eating. The starfish has been on every rock

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Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D
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Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

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Welcome to Reef2Reef!
 
Welcome! Glad to have you!
 
So im new to the hobby after years of reading I decided to pull the trigger on a budget upgradeable pico setup. To dip my toes while I wait for my 20 gallon nuvo to ship near the end of this month.

I after re watching some upgradeable budget set ups I am going to go that route with this night stand tank.

5gal topfin colorglow tank, it has a back compartment like an AiO tank that is plenty wide enough to add some equipment in to make this a viable pico.

The water is still a little cloudy as it's day one but the star fish and emerald crab have been super busy and the crab is eating. The starfish has been on every rock

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Welcome from southern Oregon as well. GP!
 
Welcome to R2R and the salty world Erik. Take things slowly. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.
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