Pre-Internet Reefer

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Welcome back to R2R Niall. I’m sure you bring a lot of experience with you.
You can get the UK banner here: Click Account then “Join User Group”, scroll to the bottom and click on “United Kingdom User Group‘’
 
Hi all,
I'm a long time reefer who started in the hobby before the internet and have a healthy background in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Marine Sciences.
I'm a keen DIY'er and prefer the hands on approach rather than relying on tech gadgets to do the work and love making my own equipment.
At the peak we had 6 marine tanks running, all different biotopes, but have now streamlined everything 3 weeks ago into a single 8 foot mixed reef system and a bedroom nano.
Certainly don't know it all but happy to share what I do and always open to learning new stuff.

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Welcome! Glad you joined. What an awesome background you have!

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:
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/global-local-reef-club-discussion.634/
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/
 

WHAT’S THE HARDEST PART OF REEFING TO EXPLAIN TO A NON-REEFER?

  • Why a tiny coral frag can cost that much

    Votes: 5 20.0%
  • Why I spend time testing and adjusting water

    Votes: 5 20.0%
  • Why the fish I want might not fit my tank

    Votes: 5 20.0%
  • Why I have buckets, tubing, and salt around the house

    Votes: 1 4.0%
  • Why corals are living animals, not decorations

    Votes: 7 28.0%
  • How much time and attention a reef takes

    Votes: 8 32.0%
  • The difference between freshwater and saltwater creatures

    Votes: 1 4.0%
  • I’ve stopped trying to explain

    Votes: 10 40.0%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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