Starting up again after 20+ years

[toy4x4]

Hey all! Good to meet you all.

I had a reef tank long ago in our previous house. It was a pieced together Oceanic 55g tank w/ MH lighting, chiller, canister, skimmer etc. I hated freshwater so I converted to saltwater.

Now that both the wife and I are retired, I am ready to start up again. I look forward to a lot of the technology changes since the old days. I have confused the heck out of myself by reading too much about tanks and stuff so I look forward to input since there is a lot of new stuff.

 

[Cichlid Dad]

Welcome to the reef!

 

[Cichlid Dad]

Hey all! Good to meet you all.

I had a reef tank long ago in our previous house. It was a pieced together Oceanic 55g tank w/ MH lighting, chiller, canister, skimmer etc. I hated freshwater so I converted to saltwater.

Now that both the wife and I are retired, I am ready to start up again. I look forward to a lot of the technology changes since the old days. I have confused the heck out of myself by reading too much about tanks and stuff so I look forward to input since there is a lot of new stuff.

There are so many options and opinions now on starting your new tank. Sometimes it can get overwhelming. I would pick one source meaning one person that has an aquarium you would like to have and stick with that one mentor. Mixing and matching can lead to problems. Can't wait for your pictures

 

[Reefer Matt]

 

[BanZI29]

Welcome to our little piece of the reef. Yea there have been some changes but, everyone here is awesome and we will all help you navigate it all.

Welcome!!!

 

[rhitee93]

Welcome. I look forward to seeing your progress as I'm in a similar spot.

Decided to get back into this 6 months ago after a 20-year pause. I'm now only days away from finally getting water in my tank.

 

[Reef By Steele Verified Sponsor]

Welcome back to the reef. I took a 10 year hiatus and when I got back in, the bug bit hard. Have over 1000 gallons running now.
This is a great place to be. Friendly people, awesome knowledge base, and great admins.

 

[Nano_Man]

 

[SPS2020]

Welcome to Reef2Reef and back to the hobby! LOTS of changes, but good ones...enjoy the ride!

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Just John]

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

[danenelsen]

 

[CaptainAndy]

Thinking about getting back after a 10 year break. Major blockade is my wife who remembers all the kalk and saltwater spills. I am also shocked by the prices now. I was lucky enough to win a few 1st edition LE from Reef Farmers and felt guilty about spending over a hundred bucks for each.
Now there are mushrooms and torches that approach a grand. I cannot nor will I ever pay that much for a mushroom.
Reef-flation

 

[tharbin]

Welcome back to the hobby and welcome to R2R!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Buckster]

Hello and Welcome back to the hobby and to R2R!

 

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