Jumping back in after 11 years

[kevgib67]

Welcome glad you are here! I too jumped back in after 10 years. A lot of changes but R2R will help you catch up. Good luck on the new tank.

 

[Anemone_Fanatic]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[PNWRich]

Welcome and welcome back to the hobby! Glad you joined. Our daughter is just turning 14 and what a joy when she stops watching phone/computer to interact with fish and family! It's a great family hobby.

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). It is never too early to start!

This might help you find people local to you in WA:
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/

Yes! Thanks for the links. I’m ordering my equipment today and I’ll post what I get and my journey when I start building.

 

[threebuoys]

 

[Jimbhoy13]

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

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[ScubaShane]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Buckster]

Welcome Back!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Welcome back to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Kiwi reefer]

Welcome to R2R, looking forward to seeing your progress

 

[PNWRich]

Here is my build thread.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/first-reef-tank-venture.950362/#post-10886494

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Here is my build thread.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/first-reef-tank-venture.950362/#post-10886494

Looks like you've done the hard part with creating your thread! BTW here is the URL for top/start of your thread (your link above takes your further down - which can also be useful sometimes to jump into relevant part(s of threads):

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/first-reef-tank-venture.950362/​

Below is the info and links they gave me when I was new. You just need 2nd part:

One fun way to learn from others and keep a record of your reef aquarium is to create your very own build thread! A build thread is just a thread that tells us about your aquarium and might include photos. You can create your build thread in one of these forums. MEMBER'S AQUARIUMS

Once you have created a build thread then you can get your VERY FIRST USER BADGE! YAY! It's easy to do and I have created a thread that tells you how to do it here: BUILD THREAD BADGE

 

[PNWRich]

Looks like you've done the hard part with creating your thread! BTW here is the URL for top/start of your thread (your link above takes your further down - which can also be useful sometimes to jump into relevant part(s of threads):

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/first-reef-tank-venture.950362/​

Below is the info and links they gave me when I was new. You just need 2nd part:

One fun way to learn from others and keep a record of your reef aquarium is to create your very own build thread! A build thread is just a thread that tells us about your aquarium and might include photos. You can create your build thread in one of these forums. MEMBER'S AQUARIUMS

Once you have created a build thread then you can get your VERY FIRST USER BADGE! YAY! It's easy to do and I have created a thread that tells you how to do it here: BUILD THREAD BADGE

Thank you!

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Thank you!

Let me be among the first to say ... <drum roll> ...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! WAHOO! I see your Build Thread Badge on your ID !!!

WAHOO!!!!!