New to Salt Water

[skcarmen18]

Hello! My husband and I are just starting our Salt Water Journey. We have a 50 gal bow front fish tank. It's currently holding freshwater fish but will be being emptied in Jan. To undergo the construction of it's new custom stand. Does anyone have any tips on anything we should think about as we begin building!?!

 

[JumboShrimp]

Go slowly. In fact, much slower than you would normally define “slowly.” (Lol.) Best line I ever heard: “Remember that you are managing water, and not fish.” Second best line: “There is a fine line between managing your tank, and your tank managing you.” Best wishes— be sure to have fun! :)

 

[skcarmen18]

Thanks! We defiantly are taking our time we plan to spend about a year gathering stuff and finishing our tank

 

[reef lover]

Welcome to r2r!!

 

[Captain Quint]

Welcome aboard and glad you joined. I admire the thought being put into the transition to saltwater.

You'll have hundreds of collective years to help when needed from all the great members here.

 

[lapin]

Howdy
I went from fresh to salt. A bit more to learn but its just water with a tad of salt around the rim.

 

[jsker]

Welcome to R2R and your new journey in saltwater reefing!!:)

 

[JBKReef]

Welcome welcome welcome!!! My wife and I maintain our tank together and its a great shared hobby.

If you've never managed a saltwater tank before I would strongly recommend

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/

also



and



Also everyone in this community is super helpful!

 

[theMeat]

Hi there and welcome

My tip for building the stand is the more room for a bigger sump the better