Hi! I’m Nate

N8 · Aug 23, 2025

Hello, I’m Nate from Central PA, USA. I’m currently in the process of getting my first tank set up, which I’m super excited about. Just a few parts left and we’re there!

As I’ve been researching, reef2reef constantly has been in the search results, and I’ve enjoyed reading through the various discussions. This community seems incredibly knowledgeable and passionate. So, I figured I’d pop in and join!

To anyone viewing this thread, what’s a piece of knowledge you wish you had known when starting?

revhtree · Aug 23, 2025

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

Fish Fan · Aug 23, 2025

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

|Frank| · Aug 23, 2025

Welcome to the reef!

kevgib67 · Aug 23, 2025

Welcome Nate, glad you are here! I started in the mid nineties, not a lot of information to be had so I relied on information from my lfs. Just because someone works at an lfs doesn’t mean they know a thing about reefing. Do your own research.

CBonito · Aug 23, 2025

kevgib67 said:
Welcome Nate, glad you are here! I started in the mid nineties, not a lot of information to be had so I relied on information from my lfs. Just because someone works at an lfs doesn’t mean they know a thing about reefing. Do your own research.

Oh come on, you know you can keep a trevally in a 10 gallon. As long as the LFS says so, it's gospel!

Welcome Nate!!!!

Nano_Man · Aug 23, 2025

Welcome to r2r

vetteguy53081 · Aug 23, 2025

robmiller2 · Aug 23, 2025

Welcome to R2R!!!

1112-425XL · Aug 23, 2025

Jimbhoy13 · Aug 23, 2025

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

Fish Styx · Aug 23, 2025

Greetings and welcome to the reef!

MC Blowfish · Aug 23, 2025

Welcome to R2R!!!

Utubereefer · Aug 23, 2025

Welcome to the club

Peace River · Aug 23, 2025

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!! My advice would be to focus on being a water gardener first. If you get the water right, then the fish and corals are a whole lot easier.

Ocean_Queenie · Aug 23, 2025

Hello & Welcome Nate!

gregrock68 · Aug 23, 2025

N8 said:
Hello, I’m Nate from Central PA, USA. I’m currently in the process of getting my first tank set up, which I’m super excited about. Just a few parts left and we’re there!

As I’ve been researching, reef2reef constantly has been in the search results, and I’ve enjoyed reading through the various discussions. This community seems incredibly knowledgeable and passionate. So, I figured I’d pop in and join!

To anyone viewing this thread, what’s a piece of knowledge you wish you had known when starting?

Hi Nate - welcome to a fantastic hobby. It's unlike any other you will come across

Learn everything you can. Be patient. Don't ever make any drastic changes to your water, and test your water regularly, as well as making 10% weekly water changes

If you ever need help post your questions on R2R. Lots of wisdom here!