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Another Fish in the Sea
Welcome to Reef2Reef!!
danenelsen
Valuable Member
Idoc
Getting lazier and lazier with upkeep!
Welcome to R2R
ShepherdReefer
5000 Club Member
Hey there, and welcome to the channel.
Fish Think Pink
5000 Club Member
Hi all,
As I plan to spend a lot of time learning from you all on these forums, I thought it would be good to introduce myself.
My name is Erik, I'm a 39 year old entrepreneur in software engineering. Living with my partner, two kids (girls, 6 and 9) and our little zoo consisting of a dog (border collie), a cat, Icelandic horses, chickens, rabbits and fish (30 Malawi cichlids, 14 discus and a planted community tank). My passions are, obviously, animals but also technology and fast cars (EV nut but also have petrol sports cars).
I've had freshwater aquariums since the age of 8 so I think I have kept about every freshwater fish out there that is suitable for home tanks.
Over the years I've been wanting to go salt water many times but never took the leap. But I always promised myself that one day, if I ever bought a nice large house, I would treat myself to a proper large salt water tank. That day has finally come! This week I should be receiving my new Red Sea Reefer 625 XXL (deluxe G2) system. Including 2x Red Sea Reefwave 45, 3x Red Sea ReefLed 90, Deltec 600i and an Aqua Medic DC Runner 5.3. And of course all the stuff needed to get up and running like large boxes of Real Reef rocks, live sand and an RO system.
I honestly can't wait to get going. I'm aware that the journey will come with some failures as well. But I plan to keep those to a minimum with lots and lots of research and asking stupid questions everywhere I can (sorry in advance!!)
Hi Erik and Welcome! Glad you joined. This is a great family hobby, and I'm excited that you are sure to be sharing your passion with the next generation!
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). It is never too early.
This might help you find people local to you in the Netherlands:
Global 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.
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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...
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ErikVR
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Once I get going, I’ll start documenting. Unfortunately the side panels of the cabinet were damaged during shipping. I’m still waiting for the replacements.Hi Erik and Welcome! Glad you joined. This is a great family hobby, and I'm excited that you are sure to be sharing your passion with the next generation!
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). It is never too early.
This might help you find people local to you in the Netherlands:
Global 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.
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...
All I could do is hook up my RO/DI system and start producing the 600+ liters needed to fill up the tank. I was surprised how much water is wasted in the process so I got a big extra rainwater collection bin that I’m using to direct the ‘waste’ water into.
Petcrazyson
5000 Club Member
Hi Erik! Welcome to the family! A little late of a welcome Ik but wanted to say hi.
EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal
Just another girl who likes fish
Kiwi reefer
Valuable Member
Welcome to R2R, looking forward to seeing your progress
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