Taking the plunge….

[pcalvas]

Hello,

Been a while since I’ve posted anything on a thread. My name is Patrick. Always been interested in the ocean and reefs and have been for years ever since I started watching the documentary “Chasing Coral”. Finally decided to take the plunge so to speak and build a little piece of the reef on my home. I’m absolutely just starting out and plan on going slow. I’ve already decided on the tank size (29 gallons) though I know it will require more consistent monitoring and be harder, I just don’t have the space for a larger system. I’m taking it slow getting things a little at a time and just researching and reading. Which is how I found this site. I was reading the guide that’s on here and felt that so far it’s the most comprehensive explanation of a start up I have found so far. I’m excited. I’m ready to start but know it’s a marathon that will yield beauty that I can share with my wife and kids and maybe one day pass the passion for the reef onto them. One of my bucket list items is to someday move to Australia and dive the GBR.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D

 

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[get-salty]

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[cdemoss01]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Nano_Man]

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[Fish Fan]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[BryanM]

Hello,

Been a while since I’ve posted anything on a thread. My name is Patrick. Always been interested in the ocean and reefs and have been for years ever since I started watching the documentary “Chasing Coral”. Finally decided to take the plunge so to speak and build a little piece of the reef on my home. I’m absolutely just starting out and plan on going slow. I’ve already decided on the tank size (29 gallons) though I know it will require more consistent monitoring and be harder, I just don’t have the space for a larger system. I’m taking it slow getting things a little at a time and just researching and reading. Which is how I found this site. I was reading the guide that’s on here and felt that so far it’s the most comprehensive explanation of a start up I have found so far. I’m excited. I’m ready to start but know it’s a marathon that will yield beauty that I can share with my wife and kids and maybe one day pass the passion for the reef onto them. One of my bucket list items is to someday move to Australia and dive the GBR.

Welcome to R2R!

The debate looms large over wether or not a smaller tank is harder to keep or not. What I think is true thought, is issues in a smaller tank tend to get out of control faster.

In any case, you found a great community with tons of helpful people.

 

[asap]

Wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwelcome

 

[Ocean_Queenie]

Hello & welcome Patrick!

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

welcome!

 

[pcalvas]

Hello,

Been a while since I’ve posted anything on a thread. My name is Patrick. Always been interested in the ocean and reefs and have been for years ever since I started watching the documentary “Chasing Coral”. Finally decided to take the plunge so to speak and build a little piece of the reef on my home. I’m absolutely just starting out and plan on going slow. I’ve already decided on the tank size (29 gallons) though I know it will require more consistent monitoring and be harder, I just don’t have the space for a larger system. I’m taking it slow getting things a little at a time and just researching and reading. Which is how I found this site. I was reading the guide that’s on here and felt that so far it’s the most comprehensive explanation of a start up I have found so far. I’m excited. I’m ready to start but know it’s a marathon that will yield beauty that I can share with my wife and kids and maybe one day pass the passion for the reef onto them. One of my bucket list items is to someday move to Australia and dive the GBR.

Welcome to R2R!

The debate looms large over wether or not a smaller tank is harder to keep or not. What I think is true thought, is issues in a smaller tank tend to get out of control faster.

In any case, you found a great community with tons of helpful people.

Thank you for the welcome and I can see where the debate is since difficulty is simply a matter of perspective. I can also see how smaller tanks can have problems spread quicker with the smaller volume of water. I wish I had more space. I would definitely love to do a larger tank, it’s just unfortunately not an option. If my wife gave up some of the space she had taken for the snakes I could do it but I won’t make her rearrange her hobby for mine especially since those enclosures are already established and occupied.

I can see the community is great from all the welcomes and activity. I’m beyond excited to be here!!

 

[pcalvas]

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome!!!! I’m excited to be here and starting this journey. I’m glad I found a group that is welcoming and seems to be filled friendly, knowledgeable people!!

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome!!!! I’m excited to be here and starting this journey. I’m glad I found a group that is welcoming and seems to be filled friendly, knowledgeable people!!

you'll have a 180 gallon in 3 years. Just wait.

 

[steveschuerger]

 

[pcalvas]

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome!!!! I’m excited to be here and starting this journey. I’m glad I found a group that is welcoming and seems to be filled friendly, knowledgeable people!!

you'll have a 180 gallon in 3 years. Just wait.

I mean I won’t complain and would be thrilled! My wife however…. Not so much though she does want one with sea horses and one with jellyfish. The jelly display she wants as a bed side tank that she can just stare at.