New reefer

[redrocketfish]

I’m new to reefing. I started with a Fluval 13.5, and set up another 10 gallon nano. Im now getting ready to set up a 55 gallon reef tank. Im hoping to find help, suggestions and ideas with everyone here.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I’m new to reefing. I started with a Fluval 13.5, and set up another 10 gallon nano. Im now getting ready to set up a 55 gallon reef tank. Im hoping to find help, suggestions and ideas with everyone here.

Welcome!

 

[JC1977]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[dstockwell]

Welcome to the Reef

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[mrpontiac80]

 

[fishguy242]

hi,welcome to the reef... :)

 

[BamaCoastPyrat]

7 or 8 more tanks and you will be well on your way! Welcome in!

 

[Reefbuds]

Welcome to Reef2Reef! You've come to the right place!

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!! :cool:

 

[xrxzcx]

 

[Phil Steel]

Welcome!

Likely your biggest investment is going to be your lights. I would go as expensive as you can afford to avoid upgrades later on.

Next I would say invest in a good skimmer and DC return pump as you want the"engine" of the tank to keep going as flawlessly as possible. Two surprising bits of equipment that I found to be very useful are a roller mat and algae scrubber.

There are other bits of equipment that you will need like wave makers, chiller, doser, ATO etc. but those are pretty standard.

Enjoy the journey!

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[Adolfo]

 

[Just John]

 

[redrocketfish]

 

[threebuoys]

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[jsker]

 

[Fish Think Pink]

I’m new to reefing. I started with a Fluval 13.5, and set up another 10 gallon nano. Im now getting ready to set up a 55 gallon reef tank. Im hoping to find help, suggestions and ideas with everyone here.

Welcome! Glad you joined.

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 under Forum > Member Aquariums 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 Chantilly:
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/