Just starting out in south Florida

[Eric06]

Hey! Just bought a tank
Been doing a bunch of research on filtration and set up.

Anyone local to the west palm beach area that could steer me in the right direction / offer hands on assistance for sourcing parts and setting up tank / sump?

Much appreciated

 

[AFHokie]

Welcome and congrats on the start of your journey!

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

I'm not from Florida but they hobby is huge there. I'm sure you will find someone local to help you out!

 

[Sean Clark]

Welcome.

 

[Eric06]

AC or DC pump(s)?

 

[Eric06]

In addition to sump/pump, do I need uv sterilizer and/or protein skimmer?

Ultimately looking to make FOWLR (light rock)

What type of light should I get? Links/websites are super helpful. Or brands I should look for used near me?

 

[Wrassenaround]

Welcome to Reef2Reef! Im sure there are plenty of people down there who can give you advice. This forum is also a great place to start. I find myself learning something new here very frequently.

 

[Jo'Reefer]

Hello and welcome!

 

[dstockwell]

Welcome to the Reef

 

[RedReefer]

Welcome to R2R!!! Enjoy!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hey! Just bought a tank
Been doing a bunch of research on filtration and set up.

Anyone local to the west palm beach area that could steer me in the right direction / offer hands on assistance for sourcing parts and setting up tank / sump?

Much appreciated

As im about to plumb, BRS seems to have the best selection- cant say price

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[jsker]

I would suggest reaching out to the local club by you West Palm Beach Reefers

 

[blaxsun]

 

[SPR1968]

Welcome to R2R Eric

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello, and welcome to the channel

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!!

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to the Reef

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hey! Just bought a tank
Been doing a bunch of research on filtration and set up.

Anyone local to the west palm beach area that could steer me in the right direction / offer hands on assistance for sourcing parts and setting up tank / sump?

Much appreciated

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 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 west palm beach:

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

FMAS Florida Marine Aquarium Society | Est. 1955

fmas1955.org

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...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[bnord]

Hey South Florida thanks for joining. Nice to live in a place where you can have a tank outside, smile. I prefer DC over a C in most every comparison, if only on energy usage. I do however prefer Marvel over DC.