Newbie Again

[Auquanut]

Welcome to the family.

 

[Leah Ryan]

 

[Sthomp01]

Welcome to Reef 2 Reef. That is one heck of a story.. glad you are OK.

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and back to the salty world Greg. Sorry to hear about the crash and loss of tanks. Best wishes for the new build.

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!! Welcome back to the hobby!!! A lot may have changed in the time that you were out, but the science is still the same. Ask all the questions you want, we will help in any way we can.

 

[Everything Aquatics]

welcome to r2r

 

[Paulie069]

Welcome Aboard R2R brother much luck to you. Again you say well we’re here for you just reach out

 

[Rhoads238]

Hi everyone,
My name is Greg and I’m new here and new again to reef keeping. I have had reef tanks for 12-15 years, but then a uninsured drunk driver drove through my house in January of 2013 and destroyed all my tanks. I’m finally getting things back together and would really like to go reef, but a lot has changed with reef keeping in the past 7 years, to the point that I feel like a newbie again and a bit overwhelmed. I would like to stay in the 75-90 gallon range and more soft corals. I have a empty 75 gallon stand and tank and was debating between fixing this one up, buying a used one, or buying one like a cade. My budget for tank, stand, fuge, lights, pump, is around 2,000. Any input would be greatly appreciated
Thank you
Greg
In case you were curious
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...0-mph-drove-FIVE-rooms-stopping-backyard.html

Welcome to r2r! Thank you for sharing your story. Best of luck with the new tank.

As far as your questions, the waterbox and cade aquariums i've been seeing on youtube and here are really nice. I don't think you can go wrong with either.

 

[gregoryalln854]

Welcome to r2r! Thank you for sharing your story. Best of luck with the new tank.

As far as your questions, the waterbox and cade aquariums i've been seeing on youtube and here are really nice. I don't think you can go wrong with either.

Thank you. I do have a guy offering to sell a used Red Sea 250 for 1,250. Is that a good deal?

 

[Rhoads238]

Thank you. I do have a guy offering to sell a used Red Sea 250 for 1,250. Is that a good deal?

I guess that depends on what it comes with, how old the equipment is and what condition its in.

Bulk reef has it on sale for $1500.00 and its just the tank, sump and plumbing I think

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reefer-250-complete-system-40-gal-red-sea.html
They also have the deluxe which comes with lights and i'm not sure what else for $2200.00

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/deluxe-reefer-250-complete-system-54-gal-red-sea.html
So I guess see what the tank comes with and compare the prices vs new. I'm not really sure about how much aquarium equipment depreciates maybe someone else can chime in.

 

[KWT]

Welcome to R2R

 

[gregoryalln854]

I guess that depends on what it comes with, how old the equipment is and what condition its in.

Bulk reef has it on sale for $1500.00 and its just the tank, sump and plumbing I think

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reefer-250-complete-system-40-gal-red-sea.html
They also have the deluxe which comes with lights and i'm not sure what else for $2200.00

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/deluxe-reefer-250-complete-system-54-gal-red-sea.html
So I guess see what the tank comes with and compare the prices vs new. I'm not really sure about how much aquarium equipment depreciates maybe someone else can chime in.

Thank you. I have a guy willing to sell me a 70.2 water box and sump for 800, brand new. I’m tempted on that one but was really hoping for something bigger.
The used Red Sea had 80lbs of rock, live sand, tons of chemicals.

 

[G Santana]

Welcome aboard, if your old tank is still serviceable, save the money and use it!!!

 

[Sebastiancrab]

Welcome to the gang! Lots of help, friends and fun here. That is some story!

 

[gregoryalln854]

My old tank is somewhere in there. I got a 75 gallon a few weeks ago at pet smart that was on sale, but I’m tempted to sell it and get something better.

 

[fishguy242]

hi welcome to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun....

 

[SPR1968]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hi everyone,
My name is Greg and I’m new here and new again to reef keeping. I have had reef tanks for 12-15 years, but then a uninsured drunk driver drove through my house in January of 2013 and destroyed all my tanks. I’m finally getting things back together and would really like to go reef, but a lot has changed with reef keeping in the past 7 years, to the point that I feel like a newbie again and a bit overwhelmed. I would like to stay in the 75-90 gallon range and more soft corals. I have a empty 75 gallon stand and tank and was debating between fixing this one up, buying a used one, or buying one like a cade. My budget for tank, stand, fuge, lights, pump, is around 2,000. Any input would be greatly appreciated
Thank you
Greg
In case you were curious
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...0-mph-drove-FIVE-rooms-stopping-backyard.html

Hello Greg, welcome to the R2R channel.

 

[KingTideCorals]

Welcome to the best possible platform on the web to get answers and meet people within this saltwater keeping hobby! No doubt a place where you can get lost in all kinds of different and insightful information!

Another great place to snag info about this hobby we all love is YouTube! I have a channel going that is basically just my journey in reefing! May have some helpful tips and tricks for ya! Let me know if you get a chance to check it out! Again, welcome to R2R!!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDEnKhibcZ_5Xg0fvJGi1Yg?sub_confirmation=1

 

[gregoryalln854]

Welcome to the best possible platform on the web to get answers and meet people within this saltwater keeping hobby! No doubt a place where you can get lost in all kinds of different and insightful information!

Another great place to snag info about this hobby we all love is YouTube! I have a channel going that is basically just my journey in reefing! May have some helpful tips and tricks for ya! Let me know if you get a chance to check it out! Again, welcome to R2R!!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDEnKhibcZ_5Xg0fvJGi1Yg?sub_confirmation=1

I ended up buying 2 Red Sea 350’s . They came with everything including fish. What’s the best way to set this up for a faster cycle?