New reefer, old school freshie

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Hello R2R

Doug here, from Adelaide, Australia :) Long time aquarium keeper but first time reefer. Looking to learn from the hive mind and ensure my long term success with my new reef tank.

Been keeping aquariums since i was 8, breeding fish since i was 14. I paid my way through university by breeding and selling bristlenose catfish. I have kept it all over the years including African cichlids, American cichlids, discus, tetra, large predators, shrimp and walking fish. The final frontier for me was a reef tank.

I made the call to start a reef tank at the start of 2019 and after watching hours and hours of youtube, finally set my tank up in september.

Despite my best efforts, i am facing some issues that I will be digging through the forums to see if i can find some answers for but for now I wanted to say hi and thanks for having me :)
 
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Welcome to R2R!!! This place is amazing for information and community - it's like finding sunken treasure!

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WHAT’S THE HARDEST PART OF REEFING TO EXPLAIN TO A NON-REEFER?

  • Why a tiny coral frag can cost that much

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  • Why I spend time testing and adjusting water

    Votes: 5 20.0%
  • Why the fish I want might not fit my tank

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  • Why I have buckets, tubing, and salt around the house

    Votes: 1 4.0%
  • Why corals are living animals, not decorations

    Votes: 7 28.0%
  • How much time and attention a reef takes

    Votes: 8 32.0%
  • The difference between freshwater and saltwater creatures

    Votes: 1 4.0%
  • I’ve stopped trying to explain

    Votes: 10 40.0%
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