Hello

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Big Smelly fish]

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Just doing an introduction thread. I've been in the hobby about 14 years. My current setup is about 12 years old with changes along the way. It been very successful except for a heater failure which knocked the tank back quite a bit about a year ago. I'm currently beginning to put in more time and effort into bringing the tank back to its former state.

Welcome! Glad you joined. Sounds like you have lots of BBA - Bounce Back Ability and that is such a great life skill and so useful in this hobby, too.

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 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 Stl:
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/local-reef-club-discussion.516/
This is a good reference book type online article I still review:
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.84/