Newbie Reefer from Connecticut

[Lord Gold]

Hello everyone! I wanted to start off by introducing myself, and giving a bit of info about my current (first!) set up. I've wanted to keep saltwater fish for years, and recently finally bought a Waterbox Cube 20+ (comes with the AI Prime HD light) as my first tank. I used dry reef saver rock, and Caribsea Arag-Alive Hawaiian Black Sand. I'm also currently using Tropic Marin Reef Pro salt. Admittedly, I'm not too happy with my first rockscape. I kinda rushed it in my excitement. To perform my Nitrogen Cycle, I decided to use Microbacter7 and Dr. Tim's Ammonium Chloride. This Sunday will be the end of week 2, and it looks like I will be ready to add fish! Ammonia started at 3 ppm, and is now 0, nitrites went up to 5 ppm and are now at .25 ppm, and nitrates are currently at 20 ppm. I'm hoping to go buy a couple of clowns tomorrow, do a large water change while they acclimate then add them in. I'm super excited, and I look forward to learning a ton through this forum. I must admit, I have done nothing but lurk on this forum and watch Bulk Reef Supply videos on YouTube. Ryan and Randy's guidance have been invaluable in me starting my tank and set-up. Thank you in advance for any help provided, and I look forward to getting to know some of you folks in the future!

 

[DeepSouth]

Welcome! My first saltwater has just cycled as well.

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R and your new reefing family and welcome to the hobby.

 

[Redfoxtang]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Retro Reefer]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Water Dog]

Welcome, fellow CT Reefer! I’m in Fairfield. If you have any questions as you embark on your reefing journey, please do not hesitate to ask. :)

 

[Lord Gold]

Welcome! My first saltwater has just cycled as well.

Awesome news! Good luck, and I hope things go smoothly for you!

 

[Lord Gold]

Welcome, fellow CT Reefer! I’m in Fairfield. If you have any questions as you embark on your reefing journey, please do not hesitate to ask. :)

It's a small world! I'm in between Quinebaug and Tolland, but will end up in Tolland full time soon. Thank you Water Dog. I appreciate the kindness!

 

[JustinSmi86]

Welcome!

 

[Lord Gold]

Welcome!

Thanks! :)

 

[fishface NJ]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Lord Gold]

Welcome to R2R!

Thank you!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to R2R and congratulations on the new tank setup!

 

[Lord Gold]

Welcome to R2R and your new reefing family and welcome to the hobby.

Thank you for the kind words, dbl! :)

 

[SPR1968]

Welcome to R2R!!

 

[Quietman]

Welcome!

 

[Bleigh]

Hello everyone! I wanted to start off by introducing myself, and giving a bit of info about my current (first!) set up. I've wanted to keep saltwater fish for years, and recently finally bought a Waterbox Cube 20+ (comes with the AI Prime HD light) as my first tank. I used dry reef saver rock, and Caribsea Arag-Alive Hawaiian Black Sand. I'm also currently using Tropic Marin Reef Pro salt. Admittedly, I'm not too happy with my first rockscape. I kinda rushed it in my excitement. To perform my Nitrogen Cycle, I decided to use Microbacter7 and Dr. Tim's Ammonium Chloride. This Sunday will be the end of week 2, and it looks like I will be ready to add fish! Ammonia started at 3 ppm, and is now 0, nitrites went up to 5 ppm and are now at .25 ppm, and nitrates are currently at 20 ppm. I'm hoping to go buy a couple of clowns tomorrow, do a large water change while they acclimate then add them in. I'm super excited, and I look forward to learning a ton through this forum. I must admit, I have done nothing but lurk on this forum and watch Bulk Reef Supply videos on YouTube. Ryan and Randy's guidance have been invaluable in me starting my tank and set-up. Thank you in advance for any help provided, and I look forward to getting to know some of you folks in the future!

Welcome! So glad you’ve moved from a lurker to a member! I’m not happy with my rockscape either. I need to change it up some.

 

[Auquanut]

Welcome to the reef life! Glad to have you as an active member. Lets see that tank!

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R