New To The Hobby - ORLANDO!

[killer2001]

Hello all,

When I say I am brand new to the hobby I mean it. I just started cycling my first aquarium ever. Freshwater never interested me so I never even bothered with a basic freshwater setup. I will say I have been lurking around the hobby for over 15 years, reading, learning, observing off and on via these forums and others as well as youtube videos.

Beginning of June this year I finally said "enough is enough" of being on the outside looking in and began purchasing everything I would need to be successful.

Setup: Red Sea Max E170 (45gal) w/ Apex Neptune system. Tunze 3155 ATO, and MP40 (not currently being used). I bought backup heaters and pumps for everything just in case something were to fail. Already got a fair share of Hanna checkers and Sailfert as well.

Before this hobby I was into modifying sports cars and such, but I have since phased out of that. I also come from a programming / computer background so the water chemistry / numbers aspect of the hobby also intrigues me. I do enjoy tinkering around in the advanced settings of Neptune Apex thats for sure!!!

I plan on starting up a build thread here shortly once I get a little more progression under my belt but looking forward to conversing with you all!

Thanks.
-Steve

 

[SPR1968]

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Sean Clark]

Welcome. I love when people get salty.

 

[Kennya]

Welcome to R2R Steve

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[killer2001]

Wow. Thanks all. If anyone local to the Central Florida area knows of reputable LFS or places to shop let me know!

 

[Antics]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Tiki_Reef]

Welcome aboard

 

[bnord]

Welcome!

Man o'Man - you are in reef shop central

Top Shelf and World Wide for starters....


Thanks for joining

 

[Sthomp01]

Welcome to Reef 2 Reef. I am in the Sanford area. the LFS's in the area are the best in the country. @TopShelfAquatics , @WWC

Looking forward to seeing how your tank progresses.

Also you can check the Forums section of Reef 2 Reef to find your local group.

Orlando Reef Caretakers Association

ORCA

www.reef2reef.com

 

[ScubaFish802]

 

[Karen00]

Welcome to the salty side and the community Steve! That's a great looking tank. I look forward to seeing more pics as your journey progresses.

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

Hello welcome ! What are you estimated plans for the tank, are you going strait into reefing or are you going to get your feet wet with fish only first?

My first set up was fish only but I had freshwater also, it helped me to get used to doing the maintenance and water testing since it was much different than freshwater, but this was 20+yrs ago when all the information was in books down at the library.......

Welcome and ask plenty of questions and share plenty of information! P.S everyone loves pictures

 

[killer2001]

Hello welcome ! What are you estimated plans for the tank, are you going strait into reefing or are you going to get your feet wet with fish only first?

My first set up was fish only but I had freshwater also, it helped me to get used to doing the maintenance and water testing since it was much different than freshwater, but this was 20+yrs ago when all the information was in books down at the library.......

Welcome and ask plenty of questions and share plenty of information! P.S everyone loves pictures

Will be a mixed reef tank, starting with fish then adding beginner corals as I see fit... Trying to find the right balance of fish, corals, and CUC will be my focus.

Pics you say? My phone camera makes things look way more blue then they are lol.

 

[Big Smelly fish]

 

[rmorris_14]

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

Will be a mixed reef tank, starting with fish then adding beginner corals as I see fit... Trying to find the right balance of fish, corals, and CUC will be my focus.

Pics you say? My phone camera makes things look way more blue then they are lol.

Thats a good way to start, ease into everything and you will have a good time.

Blue phone pictures are good , maybe your phone has white balance or adjustable colors if not they make a few good clip on lense filters that will cut the blue down, I use the ones from icecap.

Good start though I'll look for your build

 

[gbru316]

You're in a great location for the hobby -- Worldwide Corals, Top Shelf Aquatics, and Living Reef are all close by.

 

[Sharkbait19]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!! You’ll love it here!

That’s a really nice rock scape!! I look forward to seeing the tank develop and progress.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and I and many others will be happy to assist you!