Lurker coming out of my shell

Personal Reef · Nov 29, 2022

Hi!

I have been saltwater aquarium keeping for over 16 years, and I'm studying in a coral parasite lab.
I used to give/get advice on reddit but I know this is where the community really shines. I'm not great with consistent posting but I'll try to be involved!

Peace River · Nov 29, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

KrisReef · Nov 29, 2022

What is a coral parasite lab, (especially in BC)? I trust you will find a cure.

Whatever, but Welcome to Reef2Reef!

Sean Clark · Nov 29, 2022

Welcome to the party.

Gtinnel · Nov 29, 2022

Welcome to R2R

Fish Think Pink · Nov 29, 2022

Personal Reef said:
Hi!

I have been saltwater aquarium keeping for over 16 years, and I'm studying in a coral parasite lab.
I used to give/get advice on reddit but I know this is where the community really shines. I'm not great with consistent posting but I'll try to be involved!

Welcome! Glad you joined and look forward to learning from you when you have time!

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 BC:

Global 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...

www.reef2reef.com

Personal Reef · Nov 29, 2022

KrisReef said:
What is a coral parasite lab, (especially in BC)? I trust you will find a cure.

Whatever, but Welcome to Reef2Reef!

We study photosynthetic parasites, many of which are endoparasites that live in coral. It's mostly genomics though so I'm not a parasite expert. We study local parasites and those from around the world.

Personal Reef · Nov 29, 2022

Fish Think Pink said:
Welcome! Glad you joined and look forward to learning from you when you have time!

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 BC:

Global 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...

www.reef2reef.com

Thanks, I keep meaning to I just need to upload pictures haha