Hello! I am eager to learn from all of you experts!!

RichReef · Jan 9, 2023

Welcome! ... but I'm not an expert. I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express though.

ShepherdReefer · Jan 9, 2023

Hello there, and welcome to the channel.

Jimbhoy13 · Jan 9, 2023

Welcome to R2R Tracy. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

Fish Think Pink · Jan 9, 2023

TracyOwings said:
I'm not even sure of what most are talking about, I feel quite lost but still I have a 55 gallon ..it is my 2nd tank...I appreciate and welcome any and all advice!! Thank you for allowing me to join this forum!

Hi Tracy and Welcome! I'm Lisa. Glad you joined. It sounds like you are well on your way. Sometimes we make things harder than they need to be, so enjoy where you are at right now.

'Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can." - Arthur Ashe, tennis player

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread under Forum > Member Aquariums and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This might help you find people local to you in 47460:

Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

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This is a good reference book type online article I still review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

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