Newbie introduction

[bloodthirsty]

Hello! My husband and I are diving into a saltwater aquarium after years of thought and research. We’ve had a 55 gallon tank sitting around for a bit just trying to find the right time to start. My in-laws graciously built us a beautiful cabinet for the tank, so we decided it was time.
Our dream all along has been to use all local elements and species from Tampa Bay. We’ve gotten started, and we are so excited about this adventure. We both love the ocean and it’s inhabitants of all shapes and sizes.
Glad to have found such a great place to share ideas and see what everyone else is doing! I know we’ll learn a lot along the way.

 

[Sean Clark]

Welcome. I am excited to see what you come up with.

 

[SeaworthyAquatics]

Welcome to Reef2Reef! Sounds like you have a plan for a cool tank!

 

[heyyitsbean]

Welcome to R2R! You will like it here!

 

[Reeferjunkie]

Welcome to r2r you will love it here

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome!

 

[PeterC99]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[BanjoBandito]

Love the screen name! Welcome! Just so you know, I AM THE GIF KING.

 

[Wbreef]

Not a lot of people have the ability to leave a tank sit around while they research and think about a plan. Props to you!

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hello! My husband and I are diving into a saltwater aquarium after years of thought and research. We’ve had a 55 gallon tank sitting around for a bit just trying to find the right time to start. My in-laws graciously built us a beautiful cabinet for the tank, so we decided it was time.
Our dream all along has been to use all local elements and species from Tampa Bay. We’ve gotten started, and we are so excited about this adventure. We both love the ocean and it’s inhabitants of all shapes and sizes.
Glad to have found such a great place to share ideas and see what everyone else is doing! I know we’ll learn a lot along the way.

Welcome! Glad you joined. Be sure you have the right permits for your local Fish and Wildlife Department when sourcing local.

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 and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

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/

 

[Wbreef]

Not a lot of people have the ability to leave a tank sit around while they research and think about a plan. Props to you!

Didnt see the second part of this gif lol wasnt supposed to be politcal....

 

[G Santana]

Welcome aboard

 

[Sebastiancrab]

Welcome!

 

[Zach B]

Welcome :)

 

[bnord]

Welcome and great that you are doing it together (if you know what I mean) and envious of you for having stocking in your back yard..

good luck and look forward to some pics - suggest starting a build thread to get more detailed input

 

[Jimbhoy13]

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

 

[muzikalmatt]

Welcome to Reef2Reef! I dig the idea of making a locally themed reef tank! Best of luck to you!

 

[Just John]

Glad you're here!

 

[sp1187]

welcome to the show. :cool: