Starting from Scratch!

blackoutfrank

New Member
View Badges
Joined
Apr 26, 2026
Messages
12
Reaction score
16
Location
Arcadia
Rating - 100%
1   0   0
So a few weeks ago I finally decided to try out a very small, no tech Walstad setup. In my travels looking for what I needed, and in all my research, I came across reef tanks and was instantly smitten by just about everything about it. Little did I know going to the LFS for some sand and wood would lead me to this!

I am pretty much gearing up piece by piece to dive into the hobby. My Walstad hasn't even cycled or stocked yet and I'm looking at elaborate reef setups.

I've been learning a lot, researching a lot, and hopefully I can apply this effort soon and get my build rolling. I have a lot of things to take into consideration. Right now I'm working on prepping my subterranean garage with the proper space/power/ventilation to support a mini fish room and workshop with a 60-100gal reef tank being the centerpiece.

We will see how it goes, it'll definitely be a journey and I'm happy to be here to learn and get inspired by everyone else
 

revhtree

Owner Administrator
View Badges
Joined
May 8, 2006
Messages
54,044
Reaction score
119,396
Rating - 100%
1   0   0
Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D
welcome-home-logo-greeting-png.1484246
 

vetteguy53081

Well known Member and monster tank lover
View Badges
Joined
Aug 11, 2013
Messages
108,296
Reaction score
243,192
Location
Wisconsin -
Rating - 100%
17   0   0

BryanM

7500 Club Member
View Badges
Joined
Jun 27, 2024
Messages
7,940
Reaction score
9,733
Location
Morgan Hill
Rating - 100%
1   0   0
So a few weeks ago I finally decided to try out a very small, no tech Walstad setup. In my travels looking for what I needed, and in all my research, I came across reef tanks and was instantly smitten by just about everything about it. Little did I know going to the LFS for some sand and wood would lead me to this!

I am pretty much gearing up piece by piece to dive into the hobby. My Walstad hasn't even cycled or stocked yet and I'm looking at elaborate reef setups.

I've been learning a lot, researching a lot, and hopefully I can apply this effort soon and get my build rolling. I have a lot of things to take into consideration. Right now I'm working on prepping my subterranean garage with the proper space/power/ventilation to support a mini fish room and workshop with a 60-100gal reef tank being the centerpiece.

We will see how it goes, it'll definitely be a journey and I'm happy to be here to learn and get inspired by everyone else
Welcome to the forums!
 

TOP 10 Trending Threads

HOW DO YOU ADJUST YOUR CUC AS ALGAE DISAPPEARS?

  • Capture and re-home CUC

    Votes: 10 8.4%
  • Increase white light/hours in tank to spur algae growth to feed CUC

    Votes: 8 6.7%
  • Feed nori to support CUC

    Votes: 39 32.8%
  • Feed herbivore pellets to support CUC

    Votes: 42 35.3%
  • Allow attrition to balance CUC and algae

    Votes: 51 42.9%
  • Provide macro algae to feed CUC

    Votes: 8 6.7%
  • Introduce CUC predators

    Votes: 1 0.8%
  • Other (please explain)

    Votes: 12 10.1%
Back
Top