Hi from the new guy

Jimbhoy13 · Jan 9, 2023

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

Fish Think Pink · Jan 9, 2023

Peaches said:
Hello,

I just started my research for my first saltwater tank, and wanted to join the community rather than just lurk. I kept cichlids back in the day, and just got back into the hobby two years ago with a species only tank with shell dwellers from Lake Tanganyika. Now that I have my feet wet again, I want to go with salt water.

I am still planning and researching, but will thank you all ahead of time for your previous posts and any future answers to questions I might have.

Thank you!!

Welcome! Glad you joined.

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's never too early, and right now you can capture your initial plans.

This might help you find people local to you in SoCal:
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/local-reef-club-discussion.516/
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/