Hey Everyone!

wk1980 · Sep 27, 2022

Thank you for the welcome messages all. It seems I've learned a very valuable lesson already... Syphon some funds into a separate account!! :)

Jeffcb · Sep 27, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef

Fish Think Pink · Sep 27, 2022

wk1980 said:
Hey Guys

Thought I'd take the time to write a quick introduction and thank all the fantastic contributors here for the hours of material I've read whilst setting up and preparing for my new 625L reef tank which is currently cycling and straining my marriage after my wife saw the money I've spent from the joint account :)

I'm sure I'll have lots of questions over the coming months and it's great to know that there is so much collective experience here willing to help!

Welcome! Glad you joined. Sorry sticker shock caught your wife off guard. This hobby benefits from going slow, and it also has the advantage of spreading out costs. Reef setups seem to take more resources than FOWLR (fish only with live rock). I try to buy used where I can so I take less flack from my boyfriend... but it also helps that we have joint accounts so I am not spending his money.

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). Its never too early to start documenting!

This might help you find people local to you in London:
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/global-local-reef-club-discussion.634/
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/

Jimbhoy13 · Sep 27, 2022

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

You can get the UK banner here: Click Account then “Join User Group”, scroll to the bottom and click on “United Kingdom User Group‘’

wk1980 · Sep 27, 2022

Jimbhoy13 said:
Welcome to R2R. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

You can get the UK banner here: Click Account then “Join User Group”, scroll to the bottom and click on “United Kingdom User Group‘’

Thanks! Have requested to join

wk1980 · Sep 27, 2022

Fish Think Pink said:
Welcome! Glad you joined. Sorry sticker shock caught your wife off guard. This hobby benefits from going slow, and it also has the advantage of spreading out costs. Reef setups seem to take more resources than FOWLR (fish only with live rock). I try to buy used where I can so I take less flack from my boyfriend... but it also helps that we have joint accounts so I am not spending his money.

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). Its never too early to start documenting!

This might help you find people local to you in London:
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/global-local-reef-club-discussion.634/
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/

Thank you! Will definitely start a build thread to help me track progress and get some feedback.