Old reefer getting back in.

rastascoob · Nov 13, 2022

Hello I am an old reefer just getting back into the hobby. My current setup is an old 90 All Glass aquarium. I started in this hobby almost 20 years ago and have been gone for about 14 years. A lot has changed in that time. My tank is now hooked to my wifi and I had to try and not fill my tank up with all the live rock I had. I now have LED lights (neptune Sky) which were only just coming out when I left. I currently have a sixline, 2 purple firefish and a neon goby and cleaner shrimp as my pets. I am finding it a little hard to source fish as most things I see online are out of stock or just crazy prices. I look forward to meeting everyone, happy reefing.

Peace River · Nov 13, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

Elise_ · Nov 13, 2022

Hi! Welcome to R2R and back to the hobby! I am a new reefer myself and started with a 13.5G nano which has proven challenging but enjoying it and have found great advice as well as some great coral buys etc. though the forums here!

dschuffert · Nov 13, 2022

Welcome! I was in a similar situation. I left hobby about 20 years ago and came back last year. The pricing, technology, automation, everything has gone up in price! I am also enjoying the hobby more this time around.

vetteguy53081 · Nov 13, 2022

ShepherdReefer · Nov 13, 2022

Hello, and welcome to the channel.

bnord · Nov 13, 2022

Welcome back to the hobby and to the site.

I will see your 14 years away and raise you 20 - which is what my gap was - 2 plus years back into it and just now beginning to feel confident...

look forward to pictures

Anemone_Fanatic · Nov 13, 2022

Welcome to R2R!

Looking Coral Reef GIF by Monterey Bay Aquarium

shakacuz · Nov 13, 2022

welcome aboard the r2r board!

kevgib67 · Nov 13, 2022

Welcome from one old reefer to another! I started in the mid 90’s and got out about a 11 years ago and jumped back in just over a year ago. Sticker shock is an under statement.

Jonify · Nov 13, 2022

Welcome to R2R!

LisaMarie · Nov 13, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef and welcome back to reefing!

SouthWestSalt · Nov 13, 2022

Welcome to the site! Everyone has been great that I have talked to on here, can’t wait to see a build thread and some pics! Happy reefing!!

jsker · Nov 13, 2022

Fish Think Pink · Nov 13, 2022

rastascoob said:
Hello I am an old reefer just getting back into the hobby. My current setup is an old 90 All Glass aquarium. I started in this hobby almost 20 years ago and have been gone for about 14 years. A lot has changed in that time. My tank is now hooked to my wifi and I had to try and not fill my tank up with all the live rock I had. I now have LED lights (neptune Sky) which were only just coming out when I left. I currently have a sixline, 2 purple firefish and a neon goby and cleaner shrimp as my pets. I am finding it a little hard to source fish as most things I see online are out of stock or just crazy prices. I look forward to meeting everyone, happy reefing.

Welcome! Glad you joined and returned to hobby. Here is a big HOWDY from your DFW neighbor! Check out this now TX based store, getting ready to franchise, maybe down to Houston and/or maybe closer to you (since Houston and DFW are both likely equally far for you...):

Home | SALGADO AQUATICS

Marine Fish, Corals & Aquarium Maintainance

www.salgadoaquatics.com

Yes, prices on everything ... not just fish... are surprising over where they used to be. Sometimes local stores may do something really great. Think you are out near Austin, maybe something there can hook you up. DFW is at least 4 hours away, but this year one of our local hobby club sponsors SALGADO AQUATICS is offering to host our holiday potluck... and while event is open to both free and premium members ($25/annual to be premium) there are going to be amazing deals for in-person Premium hobby club members. I'm VERY excited. December 10th can't get here soon enough - mama wants a cutie Bella Goby! Details will be on club website shortly (flyer to be finalized).

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 Texas:

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.

www.reef2reef.com

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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