New Reefer

WEP · Sep 20, 2018

Hey R2R,
Been keeping freshwater tanks for as long as I can remember. Growing up my dad had a 150 gallon tank that I adored. I have finally decided though that I want to try a saltwater tank. I have both a 56 marineland column tank and a 75 normal model. Not sure which I want to go with yet. I hear people often say the bigger the better but I dont want to bite off more than I can chew either. I am currently doing lots of research and planning to try and avoid as many mistakes as I can. I already watched the BRS 52 week videos and I also watch some other YouTube reefers. Hopefully this venture can turn out successful and I can post a build thread sooner rather than later!

jsker · Sep 20, 2018

Welcome to R2R and reefing.!!:)

I personally like the 75 range of tank but will go larger for my next build. Reefing is all about patients:)

NY_Caveman · Sep 20, 2018

Welcome to R2R!

mike werner · Sep 20, 2018

Welcome!As stated above 75 gal is a great way to start out.It allows you to learn at the same time being a little more forgiving with the mistakes we all make in the beginning.Time will be your friend in your new endeavor and when in doubt search out your answers here on r2r.I can't think of a better place for solving the problems we all encounter than here.Best of luck on your new adventures into reefing.

Retro Reefer · Sep 20, 2018

Welcome to R2R :D

KJ · Sep 20, 2018

Welcome to R2R!!!

GoPitt88 · Sep 20, 2018

Welcome to R2R! [emoji16]

HotRocks · Sep 20, 2018

Welcome to R2R!

I have to agree bigger is better! It all depends on what fish you want to keep. I'm a tang guy and most of them need alot of swimming room.

reef lover · Sep 20, 2018

Welcome to the salt life!!

Antics · Sep 20, 2018

Welcome to R2R!

hdsoftail1065 · Sep 20, 2018

Welcome to R2R!!!

Billldg · Sep 20, 2018

Welcome to R2R!!!

Reeferdood · Sep 20, 2018

Chrisfish · Sep 20, 2018

Welcome to R2R, you’ve come to the right place :)

Lovemyreef2015 · Sep 20, 2018

Welcome to R2R

Ruben's Reef · Sep 20, 2018

!!! Welcome to R2R !!! You got a good start point on watching the BRS videos. There's a lot to learn on this hobby and here you will find a lot of answers to all your questions.

Reefer Deez · Sep 20, 2018

Hello and welcome to R2R :)
It's a pleasure to have you here with us ;)

Crabs McJones · Sep 20, 2018

Welcome to R2R!

lapin · Sep 20, 2018

Howdy. The best size tank is the one that fits in the space you have . A column tank poses a few challenges. So if you are up for that go for it, if not go std. (std will be easier)