New to the Hobby

[ChiTownCorals]

Hello Reef2Reef Community!
My name is Chris, and I’m brand new to the hobby. I’m in the process of purchasing a Red Sea Max Nano G2 XL and plan on upgrading the light and pump as my very first improvements. Over the past 8 months, I’ve been diving deep into research—reading, watching videos, and learning everything I can about saltwater tanks. Now I’m finally ready to take the plunge and start buying equipment.
I’m located in the Chicagoland area. At first, I considered going with the new Max Nano G2 XXL, but since I don’t quite have the space for it yet, I’ve decided to stick with the smaller tank for now.
I’m open to any and all advice or suggestions if anyone thinks I should explore a different route than the Max Nano G2 XL.
Thanks again, and happy reefing everyone!

 

[revhtree]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D

 

[Utubereefer]

Welcome to the club

 

[BonnieB]

Welcome to the R2R family!

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[B&CinB.C.]

Hi Chris . Welcome to Reef 2 Reef

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

Welcome to Reef2Reef

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[MC Blowfish]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[jsmkmavity]

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

Hey Chris, glad to have you.
Before you pull the trigger on that tank, please read some of the issues that people have had with Red Sea tanks over the past few years. Im not sure if they have resolved the issues.

 

[AnteVanjak]

Welcome! I have the G2xxl it’s an awesome tank, highly suggest buying the Red Sea reef ato, the Red Sea g2 60 light is actually a great light. I run two on my tank and I’ve ran two AI primes over my tank as well but prefer the Red Sea for the tank due to the look. Pump upgrade is go with sicce 1.5 or 2.0. Another piece of equipment I’d run are the INKBIRD temp controllers to help maintain stability in the tank. For a lid look at reef kraken great build quality and customization is amazing on the website.

 

[bestep]

Welcome!

 

[Fish Styx]

Greetings and welcome to the reef!

 

[Fish Fan]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome Chris, glad you are here!

 

[ChiTownCorals]

Thank you all for the warm welcomes. I just created a build post on what I plan on going with equipment wise, im open to any and all suggestions and help. Once again thanks everyone im excited to start this new journey in the saltwater world.

 

[Gman83]

Welcome!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world Chris. Take things slowly. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!