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 :) :) !!

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!