Hello

[Stevepogo]

Just starting out with first saltwater tank for last few months with a tank I took over from someone. It’s just a small Fluval 13.5 gal. Realized we will not be able to get all of the fish and coral my wife would want in there so retrofitting the 72gal bow front Cichlid tank that I have with canisters until I get a new large tank with a sump. Looking forward to exploring this saltwater hobby

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[zaga]

Can't wait to see the upgrade!

 

[Gtinnel]

Welcome to R2R

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello, and welcome to the channel

 

[Sean Clark]

Welcome to the party.

 

[BlindGirlReefing]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[bnord]

Sounds like some first class DIYing ahead of you. Best of luck and don’t hesitate to ask.

 

[Fishy888]

Welcome to R2R! We’re glad you joined! People here are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Feel free to ask questions. I think you’ll really like it here.

 

[Big Smelly fish]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to the Reef

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

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

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!! :cool:

 

[Adolfo]

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome,glad you are here!

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Just starting out with first saltwater tank for last few months with a tank I took over from someone. It’s just a small Fluval 13.5 gal. Realized we will not be able to get all of the fish and coral my wife would want in there so retrofitting the 72gal bow front Cichlid tank that I have with canisters until I get a new large tank with a sump. Looking forward to exploring this saltwater hobby

Welcome! Glad you joined. Originally I transitioned from freshwater to saltwater doing exactly what you are doing with that 72 gallon.

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). You might consider doing a thread for each tank (entirely up to you) but you will only get one badge. I find it is helpful to have each tank in its own thread, but that is just me - I'd do thread for your 13.5 and one for the converting 72 gallon.

This might help you find people local to you:
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/

 

[Reefer Matt]

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world Steve. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[ScubaShane]

Welcome to R2R! Go bigger!! :beaming-face-with-smiling-eyes: