Newbie intro!

TobysLostReef · Jul 31, 2020

Hello all,

Brand new to forums and saltwater. Currently have what some would call an uncomfortable amount of freshwater aquariums in my home.

After years of drooling over reef tanks finally convinced the wife to let me start my first 29 gallon reef. I have the tank, sand and stand built. Waiting on dry base rock to do my hardscape. I'm beyond excited, I know this whole hobby is about patience but I'm like a kid in December waiting for Christmas.

Any recommendations for personalble/interesting fish and corals for a saltwater newbie that will work for a 29 gallon?

Looking forward to learning from all of you!

Chris

fuelman · Jul 31, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Billldg · Jul 31, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

SPR1968 · Jul 31, 2020

Hi Chris, welcome to R2R!

Reefnman2 · Jul 31, 2020

Welcome to R2R Chris!

WIReefer · Jul 31, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Adam Schindler · Jul 31, 2020

Welcome to the reef!!!

jay06705 · Jul 31, 2020

Welcome to R2R!

rwreef · Jul 31, 2020

Welcome! Agreed, it's exciting! Make sure to post a build thread. Clowns/gobies would be good in a 29g.

Waters · Jul 31, 2020

Welcome

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KJ · Jul 31, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Funston07 · Jul 31, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Fred2482 · Jul 31, 2020

Welcome, Clown would be my opinion.

Jimbhoy13 · Jul 31, 2020

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

Cell · Jul 31, 2020

Welcome to R2R!

Here are some classic starter fish that you can find just about anywhere and are relatively hardy and easy to keep for beginners:

Clownfish
Chromis
Firefish
Banghai cardinal
Pajama cardinal
Lawnmower blenny
Yellow watchman goby

Bryn · Jul 31, 2020

Welcome to R2R..

Ippyroy · Jul 31, 2020

Welcome to R2R!

BighohoReef · Jul 31, 2020

Welcome to Reef2Reef! You’re gonna find lots of great advice from a grew at community of reefers.
A few fish for starting out:
Ocellaris Clowns
Blue/Green Chromis
Lawnmower Blenny
Royal Gramma

Corals:
Softies - Toadstools, leathers, mushrooms, zoas. All of these are hearty and come in a great variety.
LPS/Euphyllia - Good challenge for beginners. They keep you on your water changes and monitoring parameters.

Looking forward to more questions! Post a thread and ask away!