Taking the Plunge

[Airwolf]

Hello. Taking the plunge and going to start slowly with a BioCube32 build out. Have had aquariums at varying stages of life and been running a low-tech planted tank for a few years now. That tank is super stable and all I do is change water and clean filters.

So far I have the tank, stand, refractometer and PH meter. The tank did come with the InTank media basket and fuge. All purchased used!

On the List to Buy (not in any particular order):
Testing Kits - Leaning towards salifert for all (MAG,CA,ALK,Phosphate)
RODI Filter
Heater
Power Bar for good cable/power management (wireless is interesting, but leaning towards a dj style power bar)
Wave Maker (leaning towards nero 3)
Return Pump (tank has an aftermarket 'no name' brand (leaning towards a sicce 1.0/1.5)
Substrate (Leaning towards carib sea special grade)
Rock (Leaning towards marco)

Phew, lots to get before I am ready to get my hands wet! I anticipate that this will not get going until summer/fall

Looking forward to growing into the hobby!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

Good luck on your adventure!

 

[Zach B]

Welcome :)

 

[Mr_Knightley]

Welcome to the hobby! Always nice to see new blood ;Vulcan
Your list looks great, I would add Nitrate, Nitrite and Ammonia tests to you list as these are also important startup. the Sicce pumps are a great choice!

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome!

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[PeterC99]

Welcome to R2R!

Good luck with the new aquarium!

 

[Sean Clark]

Welcome to the deep end.

 

[Kennya]

Welcome to R2R

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[lapin]

Howdy

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to R2R and the obsession

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hello. Taking the plunge and going to start slowly with a BioCube32 build out. Have had aquariums at varying stages of life and been running a low-tech planted tank for a few years now. That tank is super stable and all I do is change water and clean filters.

So far I have the tank, stand, refractometer and PH meter. The tank did come with the InTank media basket and fuge. All purchased used!

On the List to Buy (not in any particular order):
Testing Kits - Leaning towards salifert for all (MAG,CA,ALK,Phosphate)
RODI Filter
Heater
Power Bar for good cable/power management (wireless is interesting, but leaning towards a dj style power bar)
Wave Maker (leaning towards nero 3)
Return Pump (tank has an aftermarket 'no name' brand (leaning towards a sicce 1.0/1.5)
Substrate (Leaning towards carib sea special grade)
Rock (Leaning towards marco)

Phew, lots to get before I am ready to get my hands wet! I anticipate that this will not get going until summer/fall

Looking forward to growing into the hobby!

Welcome! Glad you joined.

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 is a good reference book type online article I still review:
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.84/

 

[Just John]

Glad you're here!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[trevorstratton1]

Hello. Taking the plunge and going to start slowly with a BioCube32 build out. Have had aquariums at varying stages of life and been running a low-tech planted tank for a few years now. That tank is super stable and all I do is change water and clean filters.

So far I have the tank, stand, refractometer and PH meter. The tank did come with the InTank media basket and fuge. All purchased used!

On the List to Buy (not in any particular order):
Testing Kits - Leaning towards salifert for all (MAG,CA,ALK,Phosphate)
RODI Filter
Heater
Power Bar for good cable/power management (wireless is interesting, but leaning towards a dj style power bar)
Wave Maker (leaning towards nero 3)
Return Pump (tank has an aftermarket 'no name' brand (leaning towards a sicce 1.0/1.5)
Substrate (Leaning towards carib sea special grade)
Rock (Leaning towards marco)

Phew, lots to get before I am ready to get my hands wet! I anticipate that this will not get going until summer/fall

Looking forward to growing into the hobby!

Welcome to Reef2Reef! It's great to meet you!

 

[SPR1968]

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Schraufabagel]

 

[Airwolf]

Wow, lots of responses! I will start a build thread once I get a little more excitement going.

@Fish Think Pink thanks for the guide. I have been watching a lot of BRS videos as well! Learning first before getting ahead of myself.