New to reefing

[Jimmy toe]

Hi everyone
I have just got into reefing and have joined this group to gain some experience from other reefers etc. I have years of experience with fresh water from community, cichlids, discus and pretty much everything in that field. But starting up my new reef tank has been a real eye opener and a massive learning curve so any help and contacts will be very welcome.
I started a small nano system at Christmas which my better half got me as a gift. I added a few small fish and then a few coral frags which are doing well. I started having a lot of trouble with algae and had to keep on top of it daily along with water parameters changing quite quickly. So I’ve now invested in a 130ltr system which I have now had running for 2 weeks and I must say it’s so much better.
If anyone has done something similar and could offer any experience they had I would appreciate it

Thanks in advance
Jimmy

 

[Peace River]

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[SaltyT]

Welcome to R2R! You’ve joined a great community with lots of friendly folks willing to help when needed.

 

[jtp7004ft]

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[Poof No Eyebrows]

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[SPR1968]

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[|Frank|]

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[BeltedCoyote]

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[G Santana]

Welcome to R2R, love me some Mandarins

 

[Smarkow]

Welcome to R2R! Bigger water volume is always more forgiving. Sounds like you are doing things right. The ugly phase can be frustrating, hang in there!

 

[Fred2482]

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[DDenny]

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[Lost in the Sauce]

Hi everyone
I have just got into reefing and have joined this group to gain some experience from other reefers etc. I have years of experience with fresh water from community, cichlids, discus and pretty much everything in that field. But starting up my new reef tank has been a real eye opener and a massive learning curve so any help and contacts will be very welcome.
I started a small nano system at Christmas which my better half got me as a gift. I added a few small fish and then a few coral frags which are doing well. I started having a lot of trouble with algae and had to keep on top of it daily along with water parameters changing quite quickly. So I’ve now invested in a 130ltr system which I have now had running for 2 weeks and I must say it’s so much better.
If anyone has done something similar and could offer any experience they had I would appreciate it

Thanks in advance
Jimmy

Welcome to R2R.

I see you've got a pretty Mandarin there.

Remember that new tanks will need constant dosing of pods until a large breeding colony is established in your rock and sand for the goby.

 

[WIReefer]

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[Fish Think Pink]

Hi everyone
I have just got into reefing and have joined this group to gain some experience from other reefers etc. I have years of experience with fresh water from community, cichlids, discus and pretty much everything in that field. But starting up my new reef tank has been a real eye opener and a massive learning curve so any help and contacts will be very welcome.
I started a small nano system at Christmas which my better half got me as a gift. I added a few small fish and then a few coral frags which are doing well. I started having a lot of trouble with algae and had to keep on top of it daily along with water parameters changing quite quickly. So I’ve now invested in a 130ltr system which I have now had running for 2 weeks and I must say it’s so much better.
If anyone has done something similar and could offer any experience they had I would appreciate it

Thanks in advance
Jimmy

Hi Jimmy and Welcome!

Sounds like you've been working it out. Weirdly, bigger is easier in the saltwater side of fish husbandry. Great photo!

This is a good link to feeding mandarins as too many end up starving as nearly impossible to get/keep enough pods in system for them:

Thanks PaulB- Mandarin feeder

Just completed my Mandarin feeder after PaulB design. My Mandarin is currently fat and happy but wanna make sure she stays that way..I owe it to her after killing a couple 20 years ago when I first started this hobby and not having a clue for there needs. They have always been one of my favorite...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[KJ]

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