Newbie

Glass_Joe · Jun 19, 2020

Hi All,

I am new to marine, but have had a freshwater tank for several years. I love trying to make the reef work, but am struggling and learning. I live in Northern Illinois.

Equipment:
I bought a 75 gal setup used from a local guy. It has a 30 gal sump, some marineland pump and lights. I put in a heater, a skimmer, and 2 cheap wavemakers. I learned about the skimmer I was sold at my LFS isn't great (it is a hang on back that can go in a sump), so basically I keept getting wet skim....well I learned that since it is a hang on, it needs to be not so deep in the sump, so I've added a couple of bricks to adjust.

Thanks

Glass Joe

AZ_Reef · Jun 19, 2020

Welcome to R2R

AcroNem · Jun 19, 2020

Welcome to Reef2Reef! Good to have you with us

Peace River · Jun 19, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Seffner · Jun 20, 2020

Welcome. I would dig around on this board and watch tons of YouTube videos as you continue your build. I'm sure you already know, but patience seems to be the best move! Good luck and start a build thread to keep everyone informed. It seems to give people a chance to ask questions and get specific advice. I'm new to the board, but everyone seems to be very supportive.

Hemmdog · Jun 20, 2020

Welcome to reef2reef!

Fezbearer · Jun 20, 2020

Mr_Knightley · Jun 20, 2020

Welcome to the hobby! (and to R2R of course ;))

Feel free to ask about anything you are concerned about during the build! Even if you think it's a dumb question, we'll answer it graciously.
Good luck! Stay safe and God bless!

jay06705 · Jun 20, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!

ShepherdReefer · Jun 20, 2020

Welcome glass Joe to the channel.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/

fishguy242 · Jun 20, 2020

hi welcome to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun.... '
born and raised northern illinois :cool:

Billldg · Jun 20, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

SPR1968 · Jun 20, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

tho · Jun 20, 2020

Welcome!

Jimbhoy13 · Jun 20, 2020

Glass_Joe said:
Hi All,

I am new to marine, but have had a freshwater tank for several years. I love trying to make the reef work, but am struggling and learning. I live in Northern Illinois.

Equipment:
I bought a 75 gal setup used from a local guy. It has a 30 gal sump, some marineland pump and lights. I put in a heater, a skimmer, and 2 cheap wavemakers. I learned about the skimmer I was sold at my LFS isn't great (it is a hang on back that can go in a sump), so basically I keept getting wet skim....well I learned that since it is a hang on, it needs to be not so deep in the sump, so I've added a couple of bricks to adjust.

Thanks

Glass Joe

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