My First reef tank

Auldyin71 · 2026-07-28T14:21:02-0400

Just set up my first reef tank. Took me a couple of months to aquire all the equipment and put together my aquascape. Got it all up and running and started the cycle 3 weeks ago. Shoved in a couple of shrimp and dosed with bacteria. So far not a lot happening other than checking Ammonia. Just being patient and letting it do it's thing

revhtree · 2026-07-28T14:21:02-0400

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D

fishface NJ · 2026-07-28T14:23:33-0400

Welcome

Fish Fan · 2026-07-28T14:27:19-0400

Welcome to Reef2Reef! Nice looking 'scape!

CKW · 2026-07-28T14:27:56-0400

Auldyin71 said:
Just set up my first reef tank. Took me a couple of months to aquire all the equipment and put together my aquascape. Got it all up and running and started the cycle 3 weeks ago. Shoved in a couple of shrimp and dosed with bacteria. So far not a lot happening other than checking Ammonia. Just being patient and letting it do it's thing

Welcome to a great bottomless hole.

vetteguy53081 · 2026-07-28T14:35:45-0400

CoralB · 2026-07-28T14:36:36-0400

Welcome !!

Auldyin71 · 2026-07-28T14:37:36-0400

Fish Fan said:
Welcome to Reef2Reef! Nice looking 'scape!

Thanks. Could have spent months doing just that but had to stop somewhere

Auldyin71 · 2026-07-28T14:38:20-0400

CKW said:
Welcome to a great bottomless hole.

True

Liebfinehomes · 2026-07-28T15:04:31-0400

Welcome in and enjoy the ride!

Just John · 2026-07-28T15:05:55-0400

My one piece of advice: Never, ever, EVER let the nitrate and phosphate sit at zero for an extended period of time. You may get dinos, which could be a disaster for you tank. I have known multiple people who decided to start their tank over as a result of getting an outbreak. Also, have fun!

kevgib67 · 2026-07-28T16:40:04-0400

Welcome, glad you are here!

BryanM · 2026-07-28T16:42:55-0400

Auldyin71 said:
Just set up my first reef tank. Took me a couple of months to aquire all the equipment and put together my aquascape. Got it all up and running and started the cycle 3 weeks ago. Shoved in a couple of shrimp and dosed with bacteria. So far not a lot happening other than checking Ammonia. Just being patient and letting it do it's thing

Welcome to R2R!

Desidoop · 2026-07-28T16:44:08-0400

Auldyin71 said:
Just set up my first reef tank. Took me a couple of months to aquire all the equipment and put together my aquascape. Got it all up and running and started the cycle 3 weeks ago. Shoved in a couple of shrimp and dosed with bacteria. So far not a lot happening other than checking Ammonia. Just being patient and letting it do it's thing

welcome. I am also in the process of gathering everything for a my set up. Only ordered the auaqrium so far but will be in the same boat as you soon. Good luck.