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RevFinny · 2026-09-15T17:04:13-0400

Hello,
My name is Chris, and I have been keepin a 44 gallon salt tank for 8 years. I got into salt water from keeping fresh water tanks, and I would see how beautiful the corals were in the stores, and got brave enough to go for it. I never fully comitted to the full on reef tank until a few years ago though. I mostly just kept fish and a few corals. This year I got a 90 gallon Planet with a sump, snd I really love it. I am so glad I finally dove in to reef keeping, and I enjoy all the new stuff I learn all the time.I continually watch a lot of the old reefing videos on youtube, and it’s just like I feel at home with it. So thanks for having me in the group.

revhtree · 2026-09-15T17:04:14-0400

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

NyteRyder1 · 2026-09-15T17:15:36-0400

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Fish Fan · 2026-09-15T17:22:23-0400

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

fishface NJ · 2026-09-15T17:27:16-0400

Welcome

Peace River · 2026-09-15T17:33:48-0400

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

kevgib67 · 2026-09-15T17:41:06-0400

Welcome Chris, glad you are here!

edsbeaker · 2026-09-16T08:04:23-0400

Hello and welcome!

Nano_Man · 2026-09-16T08:31:07-0400

Welcome to r2r

Mr_Knightley · 2026-09-16T08:32:28-0400

Well hello there! Thanks for joining us. Hopefully the community here can be a helpful resource for you.
Any pictures of your setup? We'dove to see it!

tharbin · 2026-09-16T09:53:04-0400

RevFinny said:
Hello,
My name is Chris, and I have been keepin a 44 gallon salt tank for 8 years. I got into salt water from keeping fresh water tanks, and I would see how beautiful the corals were in the stores, and got brave enough to go for it. I never fully comitted to the full on reef tank until a few years ago though. I mostly just kept fish and a few corals. This year I got a 90 gallon Planet with a sump, snd I really love it. I am so glad I finally dove in to reef keeping, and I enjoy all the new stuff I learn all the time.I continually watch a lot of the old reefing videos on youtube, and it’s just like I feel at home with it. So thanks for having me in the group.

Welcome to R2R Chris!

Evil1 · 2026-09-16T10:23:16-0400

Gman83 · 2026-09-16T11:03:55-0400

Welcome!

Bevy · 2026-09-16T11:07:53-0400

Welcome aboard!

BryanM · 2026-09-16T11:14:09-0400

RevFinny said:
Hello,
My name is Chris, and I have been keepin a 44 gallon salt tank for 8 years. I got into salt water from keeping fresh water tanks, and I would see how beautiful the corals were in the stores, and got brave enough to go for it. I never fully comitted to the full on reef tank until a few years ago though. I mostly just kept fish and a few corals. This year I got a 90 gallon Planet with a sump, snd I really love it. I am so glad I finally dove in to reef keeping, and I enjoy all the new stuff I learn all the time.I continually watch a lot of the old reefing videos on youtube, and it’s just like I feel at home with it. So thanks for having me in the group.

Welcome to the forums!

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