Hi from Texas

[Nanorock1970]

Welcome to R2R and the wonderful folks, information and help..

Patience, it is the big word around here, Reefing is patience to cycle, to watch things grow, to keep your tank balanced.
I recommend to everyone joining to create a tank build thread.
1. You get to see where you have started and how much you have grown in this hobby.
2. We love pictures and to see what your doing with your tank.
3. It’s a great learning tool for all of us to see what works and doesn’t . We learn great stuff from each other.
Lastly the only bad question here is the one not asked...

 

[Wshn41]

Howdy! Always great to see a fellow Texan! That’s one of the largest seahorse builds I’ve ever seen!!

It’s a work in progress but has been set up and housing the ponies a year now

 

[LiveWire]

Welcome to the REEF!!

 

[G Santana]

Welcome aboard

 

[Wshn41]

It’s a work in progress but has been set up and housing the ponies a year now

It’s cleaning water change day but here’s the whole tank minus what I have out scrubbing lol

 

[Wshn41]

I have a question? I have T5 I think it’s called lights with actinic bulbs and super purple bulbs. Besides the anemone, clowns, pencil urchin and orange linckia starfish what else can I have?

 

[Wshn41]

Update on 75 gal tank. My Sherman anemone is doing great. I added a green bubble tip at the other end of the tank but that made my Sherman upset. She moved around and around her rock. I removed the BTA back to the Qt and Ruby the Sherman is happy again.

 

[Wshn41]

I give up ! My 75 gal reef tank is not going anywhere! I fight hair algae , I fight nitrates, built a sump for it taking out the canister filter and (drum Roll) the dang pen it urchin ate my zoas three different frags all in one night. My poor torch is shrinking and I’m concerned he’s dying but I don’t know what else to do for him

 

[Fish Think Pink]

I give up ! My 75 gal reef tank is not going anywhere! I fight hair algae , I fight nitrates, built a sump for it taking out the canister filter and (drum Roll) the dang pen it urchin ate my zoas three different frags all in one night. My poor torch is shrinking and I’m concerned he’s dying but I don’t know what else to do for him

Belated Welcome! Glad you joined. I love this quote from Arthur Ashe, tennis player "start where you are, use what you have, do what you can."

This 2 year old Welcome Thread in Forum Meet and Greet area will attract the attention of those who like to say "Hi!"

There are other Forum areas that will help you with specific questions and issues you may be having, but nitrate control and hair algae are common things so you may find/have found answers by searching. If you do post, then specific information on your water parameters, lighting and its schedule, photos can all be helpful so people can help you.

The most important part - deep breath - hang in there. Patience is the magic in this hobby.

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 under Forum > Member Aquariums 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 in Texas:

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

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!!