Hey! VERY new to this.

ReefRondo · Aug 21, 2022

bnord · Aug 21, 2022

Thanks for joining, and great to have you aboard. Let us know what we can do to help.

Fish Think Pink · Aug 22, 2022

Sailaway said:
Hey! I am extremely new to this but I am excited and willing to learn! I just purchased a 13.5 gal. Fluval EVO, a protein skimmer, heater, thermometer and test kit. I have kept freshwater aquariums my whole life but I am ready for a change.

Welcome! Glad you joined. Freshwater and fish only saltwater requirements are fairly similar, but the colors in saltwater are SO much nicer! Welcome to the salty side!

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 if NA is within USA:
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/local-reef-club-discussion.516/
This might help you find people local to you if NA is outside USA (like, Canada (North America)):
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/

revhtree · Aug 22, 2022

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

Sailaway · Aug 22, 2022

Fish Think Pink said:
Welcome! Glad you joined. Freshwater and fish only saltwater requirements are fairly similar, but the colors in saltwater are SO much nicer! Welcome to the salty side!

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 if NA is within USA:
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/local-reef-club-discussion.516/
This might help you find people local to you if NA is outside USA (like, Canada (North America)):
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 so much! I’m very excited to see the progress of my tank! It’s currently VERY empty, but even with live rock and sand in it is gonna be major progress, The moment I add fish will be monumental- and coral!!- ugh I can’t even imagine the excitement of watching my tank grow and mature!