Semper Fi Reefers!

[Sargeeq]

Good evening all!

I am relatively new to the hobby, but at this point I am all in.

About me: I am a retired U.S. Marine living in the South Eastern US, 2 sons off in college, and needed something to keep me busy; and apparently consume all my money!

I got started about 2 years ago, jokingly telling my son I was going to turn his room into my "Nekkid room" (Failure to Launch). So as a joke my wife bought me a 32 gallon bow front aquarium from Petsmart. Well, the jokes on her. I now have a Waterbox 130.4, SPS dominate tank that is finally starting to grow, the 32 gallon is a half way house, basically a QT tank with live rock, and a 20 gallon breeder that I just set up to use as a frag tank.

I have battled through killing countless corals through making daily changes, to Ick, Cyno, and a 6th month battle with Dinos until one day it just all clicked! I haven't seen dinos in a month, and have gotten more growth in the past few weeks than I have in the previous 2 years.

Also, already considering a bigger tank....... any Waterbox 180.5's out there?


Sargeeq

 

[Reefer Matt]

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to the Reef

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

What up Devil. You're in good company. I'd guess half on here are thinking about an upgrade. Less talking. More Pictures!!!

-Lost

 

[Sargeeq]

What up Devil. You're in good company. I'd guess half on here are thinking about an upgrade. Less talking. More Pictures!!!

-Lost

I'll post some pictures tomorrow. It's all a work in progress!

 

[HomebroodExotics]

Rah. Looking forward to seeing pics!

 

[SPR1968]

Welcome to R2R Sargeeq!

 

[Anemone_Fanatic]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello and welcome to the channel

 

[fishface NJ]

Welcome to R2R

 

[TheyGaveItToMe]

Welcome, you haven't been mistakenly eating your acros, have you?

 

[Waters]

Welcome !!

 

[Dreminon]

Welcome to the Salty Crew. come on you know you want to join the 220.6 club lol

 

[Zach B]

Welcome

 

[Mikey-D]

Semper Fortis!

 

[bnord]

Welcome and tank you for your dedication and service

Tanks do tend to grow on you....

 

[Big Smelly fish]

 

[Kraig]

Welcome!

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Good evening all!

I am relatively new to the hobby, but at this point I am all in.

About me: I am a retired U.S. Marine living in the South Eastern US, 2 sons off in college, and needed something to keep me busy; and apparently consume all my money!

I got started about 2 years ago, jokingly telling my son I was going to turn his room into my "Nekkid room" (Failure to Launch). So as a joke my wife bought me a 32 gallon bow front aquarium from Petsmart. Well, the jokes on her. I now have a Waterbox 130.4, SPS dominate tank that is finally starting to grow, the 32 gallon is a half way house, basically a QT tank with live rock, and a 20 gallon breeder that I just set up to use as a frag tank.

I have battled through killing countless corals through making daily changes, to Ick, Cyno, and a 6th month battle with Dinos until one day it just all clicked! I haven't seen dinos in a month, and have gotten more growth in the past few weeks than I have in the previous 2 years.

Also, already considering a bigger tank....... any Waterbox 180.5's out there?


Sargeeq

Hi Sargeeq and Welcome! Glad you joined. Sounds like you are well on your way!!

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:

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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