I feel like this is normal

Fish Think Pink · Sep 8, 2022

ReefDick said:
Hi, I'm new to Reef2Reef and have been reefing only one year with no prior experience with keeping water or fish. I feel like I have came a long way yet still have no idea what I am doing. I'm guessing this is normal.

Welcome! Glad you joined. "Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can." - Arthur Ashe, tennis player... but that applies to this hobby and life as well

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:

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...

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Jimbhoy13 · Sep 8, 2022

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

G Santana · Sep 8, 2022

Welcome to the Reef.
Reefing requires that you learn as you go but you need the basics before you put drop one in the tank.
As long as you continue to learn along the way, your pocket won't suffer as bas as if you didn't.
Good luck.