Newbie From Maryland

[Wamland]

Hello,
Just joined from Maryland. This is my first attempt at a Saltwater tank. I have been running multiple freshwater tanks for over a decade with everything from shrimp to discus. After taking a trip to Grand Cayman last year and enjoying snorkling, I finally decided to convert one of my 20 gallon tanks from fresh to salt.
Whole new world for me and it's always been a bit daunting. So I am looking around for tips and tricks and hoping to try and avoid as many pitfalls as I can. I love planted tanks in all of my freshwater tanks and I'm going to be getting into corals as well as some fish and crustaceans. I've put in my first coral, a pulsing Xinia and it has made it through acclimation so far.
I added a pistol shrimp and a Watchmen Goby yesterday and they have synched up nicely. Was a bit worried as the fish store told me it was a 50/50 shot. The shrimp has taken to digging what appears to be every grain of sand in the tank with the Goby keeping a watchful eye. It truly is a blast to watch them and one of the kids has decided to name them Penn And Teller. It fits well.
Looking forward to learning a lot and meeting new folks.
Thanks
Will

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

 

[Floyd-]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!
I lived in SOMD for quite some time.

 

[dstockwell]

Welcome to the Reef

 

[fishguy242]

Hi ,welcome to the reef... :)

 

[Zach B]

Welcome Will :)

 

[RichReef]

Welcome!

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Sean Clark]

Welcome to R2R.

 

[SPR1968]

Hi Will, welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Wamland]

 

[JZ199]

Welcome! You will find tons of help and great information here!!

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hello,
Just joined from Maryland. This is my first attempt at a Saltwater tank. I have been running multiple freshwater tanks for over a decade with everything from shrimp to discus. After taking a trip to Grand Cayman last year and enjoying snorkling, I finally decided to convert one of my 20 gallon tanks from fresh to salt.
Whole new world for me and it's always been a bit daunting. So I am looking around for tips and tricks and hoping to try and avoid as many pitfalls as I can. I love planted tanks in all of my freshwater tanks and I'm going to be getting into corals as well as some fish and crustaceans. I've put in my first coral, a pulsing Xinia and it has made it through acclimation so far.
I added a pistol shrimp and a Watchmen Goby yesterday and they have synched up nicely. Was a bit worried as the fish store told me it was a 50/50 shot. The shrimp has taken to digging what appears to be every grain of sand in the tank with the Goby keeping a watchful eye. It truly is a blast to watch them and one of the kids has decided to name them Penn And Teller. It fits well.
Looking forward to learning a lot and meeting new folks.
Thanks
Will

Hi Will and Welcome! Glad you joined. Its a great family hobby! Glad the salty bug has bitten.

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)

This might help you find people local to you in Maryland:
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/local-reef-club-discussion.516/
Last year I was back East and took my mom to visit Dr Mac's amazing facility (and then we had crabs at Harris' before coming back over Bay Bridge) - wish I lived closer to go back:



This is a good reference book type online article I still review:
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.84/

 

[LeannaBanana]

Welcome to R2R! Can't wait to see and hear more about your tank! The goby/shrimp pairs are so fun! I'm hoping to grab a pair for my next build. Love the names!

 

[blaxsun]

 

[KQuillan]

 

[Jimbhoy13]

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

 

[dlsorensen]

 

[Fishy888]

Hi and welcome to R2R! You’ll find that people here are friendly, knowledgeable, and ready to help. We’re glad you joined! Hopefully you’ll start a build thread so we can see your reef as it progresses.