Hi from Cali

[Ocean_Queenie]

Hello & Welcome

 

[dstockwell]

Welcome to the Reef

 

[vetteguy53081]

Right now, I just have happy big Wakin, Shubunkin, etc in the pond. I have a blue egg Phoenix in there as well. I have had it as a goldfish pond for about 4 years now. Before I heated it and had some tropical fish and bred some Black Widow Fontosas. I ended up with around 200 of them (by accident). I even put some Oscars (I know, they should not have mixed) to eat some front babies. They didn't. They all got along perfectly. I think that is the wonder of a pond. Had a Red Tail Giant Gourami in there too. Everyone just got along great. All of them started out at 1-2". Ended up with some Beasts....but the heating bill was just too much. Obviously the Blue Egg goldfish is a current resident and not mixed with the others. My Red Tail Gourami was around 17" not including the tail, the Front around 14", Oscars around 13". That was the best trio of Oscars. No fighting, they were just happy water dogs.

Frontosia looks great

 

[Roatan Reef]

Also a person with over 20 years of Freshwater Tank Experience.
Going on 2.5 years of salt now..

fresh 125

salt 40B

 

[FrugalReefer]

I’m in San Diego

 

[SPR1968]

Very nice and welcome!

 

[Fish Styx]

Greetings and welcome to the reef!

 

[CasperOe]

Welcome to R2R Looks like you're off to a good start!

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!

 

[Lynseyw]

Also a person with over 20 years of Freshwater Tank Experience.
Going on 2.5 years of salt now..

fresh 125

salt 40B

Nice! I like your Geophagus. Don't see those all the time.

 

[Lynseyw]

Very nice and welcome!

You got some pretty amazing tanks, and amazing photography skills as well!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

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

 

[reefer4speed]

nice welcome

 

[Roatan Reef]

Nice! I like your Geophagus. Don't see those all the time.

Yep...hard to find nowadays!!

 

[jsker]

 

[Buckster]

Hello and Welcome to R2R!

 

[Sbk89]

Welcome! I’m in San Diego and just set up a tank as well. We can go through the uglies together.

 

[sdjoe]

Hi there. I am brand new to saltwater. I have done freshwater stuff for 25 years, but I always liked the monster fish and don't have a spot in my house for a large tank, so I resorted to a pond outside I love it, but missed having a tank inside. So I finally made the scary jump to salt. Figure a good way to start the new year!

Red Sea Max Nano Cube
Red Sea ATO

It is currently cycling and I have a Nero 3, lid, test kits, etc on order. I also have a RO/DI 5 stage coming from BRS. I don't want to lug jugs back and forth. Here it is so far. Oh, and this is how my dog protects me when it's raining

P.S. I've been lurking on this site for a while. Already have learned a lot!

Welcome. Also in San Diego.

 

[Frank SM]

Welcome. I'm in San Marcos.