Hello!

[ElementReefer]

I am a one year reefer (and forum lurker) checking in. I got an off the shelf 55 gallon combo kit as a gift last year. I hadn't touched an aquarium in years, since I was a kid. Went to the fish store to pick out some fancy goldfish, saw the LPS display tank, had no idea what I was looking at but had to have it. Many, many dollars and curse words later, I have a reef!

This first year was all about experimentation, learning the basics, and doing things as cheaply as possible. The 55 is tempered glass so I don't have a sump, and have learned a lot about "alternative filtration." I've since added a Waterbox 10 AIO which is going through the uglies. Excited to go into year 2 now that I know (kind of) what I'm doing.

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Sean Clark]

Welcome to the party.

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[bnord]

Hey, thanks for joining and lurker no more… best of luck

 

[OctoReef12]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R! Your intro story made me laugh, thanks.

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[Fish Think Pink]

I am a one year reefer (and forum lurker) checking in. I got an off the shelf 55 gallon combo kit as a gift last year. I hadn't touched an aquarium in years, since I was a kid. Went to the fish store to pick out some fancy goldfish, saw the LPS display tank, had no idea what I was looking at but had to have it. Many, many dollars and curse words later, I have a reef!

This first year was all about experimentation, learning the basics, and doing things as cheaply as possible. The 55 is tempered glass so I don't have a sump, and have learned a lot about "alternative filtration." I've since added a Waterbox 10 AIO which is going through the uglies. Excited to go into year 2 now that I know (kind of) what I'm doing.

Welcome! Glad you joined. Tempered glass had me recently swap out my tank for another I found used so I could have sump, though as you've found sumps are optional. With tank as a gift, its not like you can give your gift away LOL!

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 even consider doing thread for each tank (entirely up to you), but they will only give you one badge. Build threads can be created in Forum > Member Aquariums.

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

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.

www.reef2reef.com

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...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[blaxsun]

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here! Don’t forget about the mandatory pictures that aren’t mandatory. O-H!

 

[Reefer1978]

Welcome to R2R!!

 

[Patientman]

Welcome to the group! Been in the hobby ... hmm .. for roughly 20 years and still learn something new just about every week! R2R is a great resource! Just remember to have fun with it!

 

[jsker]

 

[FreshSaltH2o]

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

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

 

[Kathy Floyd]

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello, and welcome to the channel.

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!!