Hello!

Leta · May 23, 2018

Hi, I've started my first ever marine tank. Always had tropical, but was scared to make the jump, but I have now and I'm proud of my tank :)

Crabs McJones · May 23, 2018

Welcome to R2R and the salty side of tank life!!

#WelcometoR2R

Leta · May 23, 2018

Hello!
Thank you it's nice to be here

MaddyP · May 23, 2018

Welcome to the R2R family! :D

Turbo's Aquatics · May 23, 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!

KJ · May 23, 2018

Welcome to R2R!!!

Leta · May 23, 2018

Thank you [emoji4] yeah I know I bit about the cycling, I have kept freshwater for years, I will have a read. I expect algae issues, hence starfish, and a abalone snail. My tank is 350 litres and only have a little amount of livestock. Patience is key to any tank! :)

Reefer Deez · May 23, 2018

Hi and welcome to R2R :) you should be proud of you tank it looks really nice ;) you have done a really good job!

Leta · May 23, 2018

That's nice to hear. Thank you :) I am on a Facebook group and they are very negative, I felt like I had no support and got afraid to ask questions :(

hdsoftail1065 · May 23, 2018

Welcome to R2R!!

kschweer · May 23, 2018

Welcome!!!

AlyciaMarieee · May 23, 2018

Welcome to R2R!!

NY_Caveman · May 23, 2018

Welcome to R2R!

Sarah24! · May 23, 2018

Hello,

Welcome to R2R where you will meet tons of lovely people with a wealth of knowledge. Your tank looks amazing, and you already have the hardest part taken care of lol (patience). I’m sorry other sites have not been super nice, but here is amazing and my only social media.

We definitely look forward to seeing your progress of your tank and of course more pics. Please feel free to ask anything anytime if needed.

Sincerely
Sarah