Newbie from Sacramento

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Sounds like you have sussed out the effect it’s going to have on your future. Good to take things slowly. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[MichaelReefer]

Hello everyone!

I've been lurking on this forum since January and I'm finally ready to begin my saltwater journey. I'm absolutely terrified and I feel that I know way to many things but at the same time, know nothing at all. The first steps of my journey began in January when my family went to the Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm on the big island of Hawaii. My husband (who is very big on hobbies) pointed out to me that I too could have my favorite animal as a pet and I laughed at him. The rest of my in laws backed him up and cajoled me into at least looking into it.

So I did.

A lot.

I don't know how many threads I've read, how many BRS and other influencer videos I've watched and bookmarks I've hoarded.

Several months later, I gathered my arguments and lists upon lists and told him that he is not wrong but its going to be expensive, a ton of work and 3 week vacations won't happen anymore. Obviously he agreed and then I shelved my lists for a couple months to see if it was a fleeting idea and here I am 11 months later.

But enough about the boring stuff, we all know you are here for the gear lists. My husband talked me down from a Cade S2 1200 to Red Sea E-170 to learn on and then I can upgrade to the Cade later. My accessories are the Tunze 3155 ATO, a heater, an MP10 pump and that all important battery backup. The in laws have been hit with the weirdest christmas wishlist to round out the rest of the necessary accoutrements and testing supplies. I did manage to score 80 pounds of Fiji rock from FB Marketplace a few months back which was awesome.

Of course I will make a proper build thread once everything is finalized because I must pay it forward to all the future people who will lurk until they make that decision to throw money out a window.

This is sacrilege I'm sure, but I don't plan on extensive coral keeping as I'm a sucker for those beautiful macroalgae and gorgonian tanks.

Don't worry, I won't be attempting to keep any seahorses until at least 1 year of stable AIO and then an additional year or two of larger tank stability. I am not willing to sacrifice those fragile fish upon the altar of my newbie stupidity.

Now hit me with all those welcome gifs!

Welcome! I am up in Roseville

 

[blaxsun]

 

[ScubaShane]

Welcome to Reef2Reef.

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[Rozlyn]

Thank you everyone for all the welcomes. Unfortunately my poor tank didn't survive its journey to my home

The husband didn't notice the dent in the box and accepted delivery. I got home from work, noticed the dent , took pictures and then opened it up to a disaster of glass and plastic shards. He's been informed that he must open the box next time before the carrier departs.

I suppose this just gives me more time to figure out how to become a plumber and set up my water mixing station. I never knew that water bins were so dang expensive to ship. It's a 9 pound hollow tube!

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

I think maco algae tanks with seahorses are amazing! My wife really wants one too.

She's got good taste!

Welcome! I am up in Roseville

Neighbors! I'm off of PFE.

 

[Fishy888]

Hi and welcome to R2R! As you’re seeing the people here are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I’m glad you’re starting a build thread. We look forward to seeing the sea ponies as well as the macro algae, gorgonians, etc.

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Thank you everyone for all the welcomes. Unfortunately my poor tank didn't survive its journey to my home

The husband didn't notice the dent in the box and accepted delivery. I got home from work, noticed the dent , took pictures and then opened it up to a disaster of glass and plastic shards. He's been informed that he must open the box next time before the carrier departs.

I suppose this just gives me more time to figure out how to become a plumber and set up my water mixing station. I never knew that water bins were so dang expensive to ship. It's a 9 pound hollow tube!


She's got good taste!



Neighbors! I'm off of PFE.

So sad for you but applaud your positive outlook. It's not how it starts, but it's journey! Fingers crossed for replacement arrival. (hugs)

 

[Adolfo]

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello, and welcome to the channel.

 

[ReefRondo]

 

[shandoee]

Welcome. Check out fb page (916) Reef Club, The Reef Page 916, also MARS - Marine Aquarist Roundtable of Sacramento. Also, there’s a discord run by a couple members of the reef page 916

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R! I always end up with a mainly coral reef tank but my favorite tanks are the ones with gorgonians and macro algae.