Returning to the hobby

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Howdy! Just got back to reefing after 6/7 year. So much has changed, better tech, better equipment, increased patience on my end!

I started with a 40g breeder and quickly evolved into a Reefer 350. Was about two and a half years in my “beginner” stage that life happened and had to tear it down.

Fast forward to now, life is stable and have time for hobbies again - super stoked! This time I’ve told myself it’ll be different, I’ll be more patient, take my time and to do the little things. After all nothing worth doing in life happens easy or fast! 😄

Look forward to learning from y’all and I will be posting my build soon!
 
Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D
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IF YOU HAD TO OPERATE EVERYTHING ELSE MANUALLY, WHICH AUTOMATED SYSTEM WOULD YOU KEEP?

  • Auto top-off

    Votes: 37 57.8%
  • Automated dosing

    Votes: 4 6.3%
  • Mechanical filtration / roller filter

    Votes: 4 6.3%
  • Automated water testing

    Votes: 3 4.7%
  • Automatic feeding

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Lighting schedule

    Votes: 9 14.1%
  • Controller and remote monitoring

    Votes: 3 4.7%
  • Leak detection and emergency shutoff

    Votes: 1 1.6%
  • Automatic water changes

    Votes: 2 3.1%
  • None. I prefer to operate everything manually

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Something else (explain in the comments)

    Votes: 1 1.6%
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