New to SWA

Joe Boyd · Jan 14, 2016

Hello everyone,
I'm new to the salt water, I have 2 friends that are experienced in the SWA world. I am looking to learn as much as possible so I don't end up spending a butt load of money because I keep killing or screwing up my SWA or by buying a lot of useless equipment. I am in the Grand Rapids. MI area and I would like to get to know more people with similar interests.

I have a day job of Fleet Maintenance Mechanic, didn't win the powerball so off to work I go because of everybody I owe... I have 5 awesome kids a grandson and a wonderful wife who puts up with a lot of my shenanigans...

Thanks for adding me to the group.
Joe

kschweer · Jan 14, 2016

Welcome to R2R!!!

melypr1985 · Jan 14, 2016

Welcome to R2R! We are so glad to have you..... Very adorable baby too :)

Salty1962 · Jan 14, 2016

Welcome.

Joe Boyd · Jan 14, 2016

melypr1985 said:
Welcome to R2R! We are so glad to have you..... Very adorable baby too :)

Thanks, yes he is and now he is 14 months old..... Grandpa's little buddy

Wiz · Jan 14, 2016

Welcome! Glad to have you! Do you have a setup yet?

Joe Boyd · Jan 14, 2016

Wiz said:
Welcome! Glad to have you! Do you have a setup yet?

I have not received it yet, but I did a bathroom remodel for a friend who does SWA... part of a payment. I get a tank and everything needed to operate it minus the salt and the critters.... It is a 65 gallon acrylic tank

Diesel · Jan 14, 2016

Joe, that was a nice intro.
Lots to take care of and with this hobby you'll connect your family especially your grand kids.
What you had in mind as the size of setup if may ask?

Thanks for your Service too Good Sir, OORAH!!

Joe Boyd · Jan 14, 2016

Diesel said:
Joe, that was a nice intro.
Lots to take care off and with this hobby you'll connect your family especially your grand kids.
What you had in mind as the size of setup if may ask?

Thanks for your Service too Good Sir, OORAH!!

Thank you,
I am getting a 65 gallon Acrylic tank comes with all the items needed to run a tank minus the salt and the critters..... Both my friends have said they will be assisting me in basic knowledge and extra equipment they might have... I don't know too much about Marine fish, I did watch "Finding Nemo" and I liked all of those fish so it shouldn't be too hard to figure it all out. I just know that deep down I was suckered into a hobby that will consume my time and money without prejudice...lol

Wiz · Jan 14, 2016

Sweet! Cant wait to see what you create. :-)

Joe Boyd said:
I have not received it yet, but I did a bathroom remodel for a friend who does SWA... part of a payment. I get a tank and everything needed to operate it minus the salt and the critters.... It is a 65 gallon acrylic tank

Diesel · Jan 14, 2016

Joe Boyd said:
Thank you,
I am getting a 65 gallon Acrylic tank comes with all the items needed to run a tank minus the salt and the critters..... Both my friends have said they will be assisting me in basic knowledge and extra equipment they might have... I don't know too much about Marine fish, I did watch "Finding Nemo" and I liked all of those fish so it shouldn't be too hard to figure it all out. I just know that deep down I was suckered into a hobby that will consume my time and money without prejudice...lol

You have some great friends.
Here at R2R we will help you with our best ability to have a successful system which you can be proud of.
Don't be afraid to ask or post questions we have a great group here and [HASHTAG]#reefsquad[/HASHTAG] has some awesome members that will assist you in finding the correct answers.
Don't forget to make a build thread as that will give you the ability to look back and see what you did over the years to come.

Oceansize · Jan 14, 2016

Hello Joe! You're going to spend a buttload of money even if you do everything perfectly the first time out. ;) The saying "Buy Right or Buy Twice" definitely applies in this hobby. But that's part of the fun, right? Welcome sir!

Joe Boyd · Jan 14, 2016

Diesel said:
You have some great friends.
Here at R2R we will help you with our best ability to have a successful system which you can be proud of.
Don't be afraid to ask or post questions we have a great group here and [HASHTAG]#reefsquad[/HASHTAG] has some awesome members that will assist you in finding the correct answers.
Don't forget to make a build thread as that will give you the ability to look back and see what you did over the years to come.

I will definately be asking for info if Lori or Justin can't give me the answers.

dbl · Jan 14, 2016

Welcome Joe. What a great experience you and your little buddy are about to experience. As others have said, don't be bashful in asking questions. There are a great number of people here that are eager to help. Welcome to your new addiction.

Joe Boyd · Jan 14, 2016

dbl said:
Welcome Joe. What a great experience you and your little buddy are about to experience. As others have said, don't be bashful in asking questions. There are a great number of people here that are eager to help. Welcome to your new addiction.

Thank you........ ssshhhh..... don't say the A word to loud my wife might hear you....lol