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RayK · Dec 3, 2022

Hello guys,
I have not had a tank in over 25 years.
Just got a second hand reef, it's a aquaone 120 (30G).
We moved it 2 days ago and everything seems to have settled back in quite quickly.
I have found a few aptasia in the tank, but think I have them under control with pepermint shrimp, but have ordered some aptasiax. (I live about a thousand miles from a decent aquarium shop)
The main worry I have in the tank at the moment is that there is super fine white slime in the tank.

Is this normal or is something wrong?

bnord · Dec 3, 2022

Welcome back and F aptasia works better for me

Have had that slime too - it passes

dstockwell · Dec 3, 2022

Welcome to the Reef

Sean Clark · Dec 3, 2022

Welcome to the party.

shakacuz · Dec 3, 2022

welcome aboard the r2r board!

vetteguy53081 · Dec 3, 2022

jsker · Dec 3, 2022

FreshSaltH2o · Dec 3, 2022

ShepherdReefer · Dec 3, 2022

Hello, and welcome to the channel.

ScubaShane · Dec 3, 2022

Thats a great size. Not to small, not to big! Welcome back into the hobby and to Reef2Reef!!

Wrassenaround · Dec 3, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef and welcome back to the hobby! You should start a build thread so we can keep track of your build!

Fishy888 · Dec 4, 2022

Hello and welcome to R2R! People here are friendly, knowledgeable, and ready to help. Hopefully you’ll start a build thread. We’d love to see your build as it progresses.

Don’t worry too much about the slime. The move probably stirred things up a bit and you had a small ammonia spike. The slime will disappear most likely within a couple of days.

RayK · Dec 4, 2022

Thanks for all the friendly welcomes and advice.
I will do a build post tomorrow.
The biggest shock so far for me has been how little live stock there seems to be in Western Australia.
For example, I cannot find any pepermint shrimp anywhere.

SPR1968 · Dec 4, 2022

Hi Ray, and welcome!

CoralB · Dec 4, 2022

Welcome !!!

Mikey-D · Dec 4, 2022

Fish Think Pink · Dec 4, 2022

RayK said:
Hello guys,
I have not had a tank in over 25 years.
Just got a second hand reef, it's a aquaone 120 (30G).
We moved it 2 days ago and everything seems to have settled back in quite quickly.
I have found a few aptasia in the tank, but think I have them under control with pepermint shrimp, but have ordered some aptasiax. (I live about a thousand miles from a decent aquarium shop)
The main worry I have in the tank at the moment is that there is super fine white slime in the tank.

Is this normal or is something wrong?

Welcome and Welcome Back! Glad you joined.

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 might help you find people local to you in Karratha (Australia?):

Global Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

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This is a good reference book type online article I still review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

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