New Reefer, appreciate all the help!

reely989 · Nov 9, 2022

Hey everyone, just got into the saltwater side of things and set up a 75g from the petsmart stand and tank combo. Unfortunately, no room for a sump in that but my FX4 is doing ok so far. Tank is cycled and I'm starting to see some brown algae so I'm trying to decide on whether or not UV is worth it at all or if I should just ride out the ugly phase. Anyway, here's a pic, I"m pretty proud of it so far!

Peace River · Nov 9, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

Gernader · Nov 9, 2022

Welcome to R2R!!

Kristopher Conlin · Nov 9, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

If it's a new set up tank and you are getting a brown algea it's most likely diatoms and should go away on its own as it stabilizes. I say ride it out.

vetteguy53081 · Nov 9, 2022

shakacuz · Nov 9, 2022

welcome aboard the r2r board!

kados · Nov 9, 2022

Fish Think Pink · Nov 9, 2022

reely989 said:
Hey everyone, just got into the saltwater side of things and set up a 75g from the petsmart stand and tank combo. Unfortunately, no room for a sump in that but my FX4 is doing ok so far. Tank is cycled and I'm starting to see some brown algae so I'm trying to decide on whether or not UV is worth it at all or if I should just ride out the ugly phase. Anyway, here's a pic, I"m pretty proud of it so far!

Welcome! Glad you joined. UV has its purposes, but ugly phase is just something we all deal with and find way through. Patience is the magic.

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 Auburn:
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/

Gtinnel · Nov 9, 2022

Welcome to R2R. I would personally just ride out the ugly stages.

RiptideAquaculture · Nov 9, 2022

Welcome to the Reef2Reef community!
Here is something cool to look at for your first post on R2R

Petcrazyson · Nov 9, 2022

On behalf of the reefing community!

kevgib67 · Nov 9, 2022

Welcome, glad you are here!

dstockwell · Nov 9, 2022

Welcome to the Reef

ebushrow · Nov 9, 2022

Welcome!!

tbrown · Nov 9, 2022

reely989 said:
Hey everyone, just got into the saltwater side of things and set up a 75g from the petsmart stand and tank combo. Unfortunately, no room for a sump in that but my FX4 is doing ok so far. Tank is cycled and I'm starting to see some brown algae so I'm trying to decide on whether or not UV is worth it at all or if I should just ride out the ugly phase. Anyway, here's a pic, I"m pretty proud of it so far!

Welcome to Reef2Reef! 75 gallon is a nice start! Enjoy the ride!