Saltwater Newbie Hello from Richmond, VA

[BigHildy53]

I just joined R2R because I am starting my first saltwater tank. My current Freshwater tank is a 75g planted tank. My reef tank is an all-glass 180g reef ready tank. I have not started setting things up yet. The tank arrives the week. Here's the other equipment:
HW-Marinemix Reefer Salt Mix 160 Gallons - HW Wiegandt
BRS Pukani Dry Live Rock
8” x 8” x 1” Plate MarinePure Ceramic Biomedia
Two Quart Box - 1 1/2” Spheres MarinePure Ceramic Biomedia
Emperor Aquatics Smart UV 40 Watt
Syncra Silent 3.0 Pump (714 GPH) - Sicce
Emerald Sump 39 - Trigger Systems
Apex Controller System - Neptune Systems
Vectra L1 DC - Ecotech Marine
MaxSpect Gyre XF150
Kessil A360W-E Tuna Blue LED Aquarium Light - Wide Angle (x4)
20 lb. Special Grade Arag-Alive! Reef Sand (x5)
800 Watt TH Titanium Heating Element - Finnex
H380 Halo II LED Algae Grow Light - Kessil
WAV STARTER KIT WSK - NEPTUNE SYSTEMS
OSMOLATOR UNIVERSAL 3155 AUTO TOP OFF - TUNZE
EMERALD ATO 10 GALLON RESERVOIR - TRIGGER SYSTEMS
SOLID SURFACE ADVANCED LEAK DETECTION PROBE - NEPTUNE SYSTEMS
REEF OCTOPUS 10" REGAL 250EXT RECIRCULATING PROTEIN SKIMMER

I look forward to the challenge.

 

[Prozack199]

Welcome To R2R. Nice Build You Got Going. Be Sure To Post Pictures.
If You Need Any Advice Or Help Your At The Right Place.

 

[steelheader.262]

Welcome!!!

 

[TUSI]

Welcome to the friendliest forum. You made the right choice. Glad to have you on board

 

[kschweer]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Tahoe61]

Welcome.

 

[Reeferfourlife]

Welcome aboard! Nice list of equipments there. Will be waiting on a build thread

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R. Sounds like a nice plan you're putting together. Start a build thread and share your journey. And yes, we all love pictures.

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/member-tanks.52/

 

[Anirban]

Welcome....

 

[Rob.D]

Welcome to R2R....don't forget to post pics and lots of 'em!!!

 

[GOSKN5]

Not sure if you have seen the local forum or not... www.richmondreefers.com

 

[Diesel]

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R

 

[Downbeach]

Welcome aboard, looks like you're ready to rock and roll.

 

[melypr1985]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[nitro]

Welcome

 

[fenwick79]

Welcome

 

[Bdog4u2]

Looks like your on the right track. I'm not far from Richmond I'm in ladysmith. Tiki has the best coral in Richmond but I think fish world has the best fish just a little pricey but hey you get what you pay for

 

[BigHildy53]

Thank you for the welcome to R2R. I have started a new build thread, and finally updated it. See the link below.

http://reef2reef.com/threads/bighildy53-new-180g-mixed-reef-build.257455/#post-3060859

 

[domination2580]

Welcome! Congrats on joining to most fun and addicting forum of the universe, please be patient and refrain from exiting this roller coaster of a hobby. Remember to keep your legs and arms inside the ride at all times! Especially your ground probes and heaters! Lol If you get stuck or in line to get on the ride please be patient! Now in all seriousness, patience is a huge thing in this hobby. Can't wait to see some pics!