Hey Folks

MikeSm · 2026-08-17T18:44:39-0400

Mike from Northern Virginia here. Just wanted to say hello!

Getting started with saltwater, very slowly. I will read up on what's already been written to educate myself. I don't have a ton of experience with the hobby, but in a previous life I was quite the avid diver and thought this would be a great experience for myself and kids. Look forward to this!

revhtree · 2026-08-17T18:44:39-0400

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

vetteguy53081 · 2026-08-17T20:44:41-0400

Fish Fan · 2026-08-17T20:47:20-0400

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

XSidsReef · 2026-08-17T20:51:13-0400

Welcome!!

Evil1 · 2026-08-17T20:51:14-0400

Baldyreef · 2026-08-17T20:55:06-0400

kingranch2003 · 2026-08-17T20:56:05-0400

Peace River · 2026-08-17T21:11:24-0400

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

edsbeaker · 2026-08-17T21:30:15-0400

Hello and welcome!,

kevgib67 · 2026-08-17T21:33:02-0400

Welcome Mike, glad you are here!

CoralB · 2026-08-17T21:46:59-0400

Welcome !!

Euphylliaphyle · 2026-08-17T21:53:29-0400

Welcome, Mike! You have found the perfect escape from the Beltway!

ChrisfromBrick · 2026-08-18T09:24:04-0400

Welcome Mike. What tank are you going with?.

MKEnovice · 2026-08-18T09:48:38-0400

Welcome! Need more details on your setup!!

MikeSm · 2026-08-18T10:10:42-0400

Thanks all. I wound up picking up a discounted 75 gallon tank from the town pet store. It's a MarineLand, it seemed decent. I've been tracking a list of things I've purchased and are on the way if anyone is curious. I think one issue with my town water is its copper content among other things, so I also picked up an RO/DI filter for the initial fill. I'll try and get to that after putting together some rocks over the weekend.

Filter: Fluval FX4
Heater: 2 x Eheim 150 watt Jaeger's
Lights: Current USA Orbit Marine 4103
Powerhead: Hydor Koralia Evolution 750
RO/DI: Bulk reef's 75 GPD

I'm tracking a number of other odds and ends but as I said, I'm proceeding slowly lol.