New anemone addict checking in!

[SPR1968]

Hi Mike, welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R Mike. Nem looks great. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[Fish Think Pink]

My name is Mike and I have an anemone problem...

I've been keeping reef tanks on and off for over 10 years now, never been much of a forum user, but I always hear about Reef2Reef from a few buddies, so I figured I'd see what the buzz is about! Over my time in the hobby, I've had everything from FOWLR to SPS reefs, but I've always had a fondness for displays with lots of movement. The majority of my tanks have been mixed reefs with lots of softies and LPS. Anemones have also always been of particular interest to me, their symbiotic relationships, wide array of colors and shapes are beautiful and fascinating. My current tank is a 125, a recent upgrade from a 55 tall, so it's very much a work in progress at the moment. The eventual goal is to have if be a true anemone display tank, something I've always wanted to do. I currently have 2 Magnifica and a large Mertens but hopefully that list will be growing. I only have one small LFS (who really doesn't carry many inverts) so getting livestock has been a challenge, if anyone knows any good sources for anemones, I'd love some tips!

I'll need to get some more pictures of the tank and start a progress thread. Glad to be a member of the forum!

My S. mertensii

Welcome! Glad you joined. GORGEOUS PHOTO!! Thanks for sharing!!

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 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/

 

[vetteguy53081]