Saltwater Newb from OKC
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Ayy what’s good man! That’s crazy just when I thought no one could relate to OKC reef-life I read your comment & now I’m def more optimistic about finding the local scene.
Just checked out that 250 and it’s a beaut fr!! I’ll have to find you on social media sometime to follow your updates- I saw the build thread but now I gotta see the livestock lol I actually just hit up Prestige WWCorals last weekend and Steve’s Wet Pets in Norman. Pretty decent selection but I will definitely have to check out that lfs in Edmond asap.
I just might have to contact Dave in the near future cuz I have a whole bunch of equipment for this sump…too much pvc and overflow box skimmer etc I have no idea what’s goin on without an instruction manual
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Thanks man! I’m still trying to find the local scene- just joined the OKC Saltwater hobbyist group to see if there’s any reef clubs or events.
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Dave hates a needlessly complicated sump. Makes it hard to work with.
yeah... I need to update that thread. I'm just outrageously busy with work and the tank is kinda my zen garden. just quietly maintaining and letting things grow. I'll do it by the beginning of march. Promise, because I also want to throw in some discussion of how I handled Dinos for a couple months and what I think I'm kinda figuring out in terms of getting gonis to grow.
This is about as social media as I get haha. Give the thread a follow if you want and I'll get the pics and commentary going soon.
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Will do for sure! I bet it’s looking great. I’m so new I don’t even know what dinos are but I’m sure I’ll learn that soon lol
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ShepherdReefer
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Hey there, and welcome to the channel.
Fish Think Pink
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Welcome! Glad you joined. While OKC isn't as active as DFW, you have to realize it isn't as large. Dallas is 9th largest city, Fort Worth is 12th, and when combined then the DFW metroplex is 3rd behind only NYC and LA. I know there are Frag Swaps in OKC, so there has to be hobbyists local to you to support that activity (but I know countless people that drive down for our local hobby club frag swaps, too...) Look in this thread for OKC event(s):
2023 swap and show schedule
This list will be updated throughout the year as needed, thanks, Dirk -1/14 Lancaster, Pa-TFP -1/14 Dallas, Tx-Coral Fest -1/21 Cincinnati, Oh-Crs -1/21 Richmond, Va-Rva Frag Fest -1/28 Sunnyvale, Ca-Cfm -1/28 Biddeford, Me-Northern New England Frag Swap -1/29 Janesville, Wi-Badgerland Frag Swap...
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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 under Forum > Member Aquariums 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 OKC:
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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Thanks for the welcome & the advice my new Reef friend! That is very true, population of Dallas and especially DFW metro is much larger than OKC. I am originally from Houston and recently moved here from Chicago so you could say I’m still adjusting to the smaller city scene lolWelcome! Glad you joined. While OKC isn't as active as DFW, you have to realize it isn't as large. Dallas is 9th largest city, Fort Worth is 12th, and when combined then the DFW metroplex is 3rd behind only NYC and LA. I know there are Frag Swaps in OKC, so there has to be hobbyists local to you to support that activity (but I know countless people that drive down for our local hobby club frag swaps, too...) Look in this thread for OKC event(s):
2023 swap and show schedule
This list will be updated throughout the year as needed, thanks, Dirk -1/14 Lancaster, Pa-TFP -1/14 Dallas, Tx-Coral Fest -1/21 Cincinnati, Oh-Crs -1/21 Richmond, Va-Rva Frag Fest -1/28 Sunnyvale, Ca-Cfm -1/28 Biddeford, Me-Northern New England Frag Swap -1/29 Janesville, Wi-Badgerland Frag Swap...
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 under Forum > Member Aquariums 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 OKC:
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.
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...
I will check out that thread for sure & I did see that we actually have a frag swap coming up on Saturday so I might check that out. I wish I had my 75 setup already but unfortunately I was dealt a hand of beginners bad luck with my “like-new” setup. After transporting the aquarium home and unloading it I noticed a chipped section which made me worry. I received a lot of feedback on here and FB & was told to not risk filling it and that it is beyond repair. Luckily I had a local hobbyist reach out to me and offered to give me a good deal on his 120 setup so I should be able to start my build thread pretty soon.
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Got to check out this 120 setup over the weekend and I’m even more stoked to dive into the hobby! Should be able to pick this big boi tank up once it’s available in the next 2-3 weeks
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I totally want to get a pair of clown fish to start off with! I see that many hobbyists start cycling their tank & add clown fish shortly after. Do you think I would be able to cycle my tank for 2-3 weeks then add 2 clowns and maybe another fish or 2? I love the aesthetics of the cleaner wrasse and really enjoy watching them swim around. Would it be okay to start with 3-4 fish or is that too many for the early stage?
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Kiwi reefer
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Welcome to R2R, looking forward to seeing your progress.
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Finally after a pretty crappy introduction to the reefing world by getting screwed over on a busted up 75 gal setup I was able to acquire this new to me 120 gallon Reef tank with Eshopps sump. Local hobbyist and owner of Heartland Corals hooked me up with this setup and I couldn’t be happier. I will be starting my build thread fairly soon. Until then here’s a few pics of it in my garage- ready for some citric acid but honestly wish I could keep all that coralline algae!
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