New to Salt

Tcat1k · Feb 23, 2023

Hi everybody!!!
Long time freshwater guy and just purchased my first salt set up. Went with an SCA 90 which is 36wx24dx24h. It gets delivered in March 1st. Going to start out simple with some beginner fish and soft corals to get my feet wet. Gonna be combing the older posts for info and ideas.

Peace River · Feb 23, 2023

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

Reeflix · Feb 23, 2023

WELCOME!! i hope you reef dream turns out how you want it! we will make you...

marcinpolak · Feb 23, 2023

Zach B · Feb 23, 2023

Welcome

acesfull44 · Feb 23, 2023

findingsimple · Feb 23, 2023

Hello and welcome!

jsker · Feb 23, 2023

G Santana · Feb 23, 2023

Welcome to the Reef

JC1977 · Feb 23, 2023

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Tcat1k said:
Hi everybody!!!
Long time freshwater guy and just purchased my first salt set up. Went with an SCA 90 which is 36wx24dx24h. It gets delivered in March 1st. Going to start out simple with some beginner fish and soft corals to get my feet wet. Gonna be combing the older posts for info and ideas.

Welcome! Glad you joined. Patience is the magic for the salty side of aquarium hobby!

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). It is never to early, even before 3/1 when it arrives next week is fine!

This might help you find people local to you in McHenry:

Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

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This is a good reference book type online article I still review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

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