Hi!

kateJD · Sep 3, 2022

I’m very new in the saltwater hobby although I had quite a bit of time in freshwater many years ago. I am currently running a Red Sea max E260 (AIO). Straight off it’s initial cycle, just added 2 lightning maroon clownfish and a few inverts and waiting for water parameters to stabilize before adding new livestock! Nice to meet you all!

Peace River · Sep 3, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

kingoftheHiLLpeople · Sep 3, 2022

Welcome!!!

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Dreminon · Sep 3, 2022

Welcome to the salty crew

Fish Think Pink · Sep 3, 2022

kateJD said:
I’m very new in the saltwater hobby although I had quite a bit of time in freshwater many years ago. I am currently running a Red Sea max E260 (AIO). Straight off it’s initial cycle, just added 2 lightning maroon clownfish and a few inverts and waiting for water parameters to stabilize before adding new livestock! Nice to meet you all!

Welcome! Glad you joined. You seem to be well on your way! AND you even know the magic for this hobby - patience!! Good for you to take it slow.

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 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 Rochester New York:
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/

Anemone_Fanatic · Sep 3, 2022

Welcome to R2R!

Looking Coral Reef GIF by Monterey Bay Aquarium

Kristopher Conlin · Sep 3, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

shakacuz · Sep 3, 2022

welcome aboard the r2r board!

tharbin · Sep 3, 2022

Welcome to R2R!

Jimbhoy13 · Sep 3, 2022

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