Hello

Snowman · May 22, 2018

Hi everyone just wanted to introduce myself.

I am new to the hobby. I have a 45 gallon cube tank. The tank is doing well so far. i look forward to posting questions and getting answers.

Crabs McJones · May 22, 2018

Welcome to R2R!!

#WelcometoR2R
Make sure to take lots of pictures, we love pictures :)

Captain Quint · May 22, 2018

Greetings Snowman!

Flippers4pups · May 22, 2018

Welcome to reef2reef!

Snowman · May 22, 2018

Greetings, I will definitely post some of my pics.

kschweer · May 22, 2018

Welcome!!!

Turbo's Aquatics · May 22, 2018

Welcome to R2R!

If you're new to SW, I would suggest reading #15 in this article first: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-01/eb/

I have found myself referencing this article more than any other, not just to anyone new to the hobby. The nitrogen cycle is only the startup of a SW tank cycle. The next 6-12 months is a maturing phase, and it's typically in this time frame where algae outbreaks occur and things can sort of roller-coaster, and if you stock the tank up too quickly, you might see corals randomly dying & fish getting sick, etc...people who are relatively new to the SW hobby (or never bothered to study this aspect of it too much) can very easily fall into the trap of chasing problems = making more problems => giving up and selling everything off. We don't want that to happen to anyone!

Long-term stability and balance are the keys, and you just can't shortcut the process significantly. That's always the #1 thing to keep in mind!

dbl · May 22, 2018

Welcome to R2R and your new reefing family.

chipmunkofdoom2 · May 22, 2018

Welcome :) you'll definitely get some good information here, we have lots of knowledgeable and helpful members. Be sure to post a tank build thread so we can follow your progress!