Newbie here in Houston. Getting a SW reef tank in 2 weeks

[Urtoo]

Haha! We got another one boys! (And gals!
Welcome to the best addiction out there,

 

[petroreef]

Welcome to R2R! I’m in Houston and just starting also. Been to 3 LFS so far and my favorite has been FJW Aquarium. They helped me get a pair of maroon clowns this morning and have tons of beautiful tanks. They know what they’re doing. Highly recommend you stop by and talk to them about your tank.

 

[Scott B.]

WELCOME!
Here are some resources you may like

If you like to read

https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.84/

If you prefer video’s. First is “52 weeks of reefing” (lots of info but long and things have changed since it was made). Second video series is “5 minute guide”, shorter, good info

Thank you, I have been watching the BRS 52week videos. on week 16 now.

 

[Scott B.]

Welcome to R2R! I’m in Houston and just starting also. Been to 3 LFS so far and my favorite has been FJW Aquarium. They helped me get a pair of maroon clowns this morning and have tons of beautiful tanks. They know what they’re doing. Highly recommend you stop by and talk to them about your tank.

Thank you. I will have to check them out when I am in the area. I live a bit north in Spring area. Kuykendahl and Louetta.

 

[Fred2482]

Wow, that is a massive build out. Nice work.

Thank you!

 

[MERKEY]

Hello and welcome to R2R and great tank!

 

[harley32907]

Welcome to R!

 

[Macbalacano]

welcome!

 

[Weasel1960]

Welcome to the club and good luck on your journey.

 

[Stuartmercer]

congratz on the tank, and welcome to reef2reef!

 

[SPR1968]

Hi Scott, Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Steph72]

Welcome, fellow Houstonian!

 

[fishguy242]

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

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Zach B]

Welcome

 

[Eb1air]

Welcome buddy. That's going to be a little bit of a project. Goodluck !! Word of advice is take it slow there is alot of snake oil out there. And everything in this hobby takes time so take it slow and keep the perimeters stable.you can do it!!
Happy reefing

 

[Jimbhoy13]

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

 

[maceto]

Welcome!

 

[G Santana]

Welcome aboard

 

[Jonify]

Both aiptasia and bubble algae are easy to fix issues--congrats on getting a mature reef! Make sure you transfer all the rock over (you can do new sand, that doesn't matter, the rock does, though.) For aiptasia, you can buy bergia nudibranchs who will take care of it over a couple of weeks, and/or some peppermint shrimp who will help out, and will also become a valuable member of your clean-up crew. For bubble algae, getting the nutrients back to the right levels (new or rinsed sand will help with that--I would highly recommend not using the old sand unless you rinse it) will probably zap that, otherwise, you can start dosing Vibrant, which I've had success with completely annihilating bubble algae, every time I have tried it.