The newbie

[SSGbriggs]

Hello all, my name is Kris and I am new to the whole reef tank hobby. I have been wanting to do a reef tank for some time now. I had 60g fresh water tank for 10yrs and finally decided to convert it to a SW that I am setting up as a mixed reef. I am looking forward to learning alot on this forum and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new." - Albert Einstein

 

[kschweer]

Welcome!!!

 

[seastar]

Welcome indeed! Great quote. It's a great adven ypure about to embark on, starting here is a great first step!

 

[SSGbriggs]

TY Kschweer

 

[cracker]

Hello Kris, This is a good place for info. I have learned a "lot" since I joined. So Do You have any equipment, pumps, lights, skimmer, etc. The reef squad will want more info from Ya for sure. Also I pic of your tank helps.
Good Luck !

 

[melypr1985]

Welcome to R2R! My advice is always to go slow.... go slow cycling, go slow stocking.... take your time with everything. Nothing good in this hobby ever happened fast.

 

[SSGbriggs]

Welcome indeed! Great quote. It's a great adven ypure about to embark on, starting here is a great first step!

TY Seastar, i though that would be appropriate this new turn in life.

 

[GHsaltie]

And take your time observing fish before purchasing! Welcome to R2R!

 

[BillyN]

Agree with melypr1985. I've learned quickly it's all about water parameters. My experience is they fluctuate the first 4 to 5 months.

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R and to the hobby.

 

[SSGbriggs]

TY all for the warm welcome and the advice.

 

[CastAway]

Welcome Kris!

 

[Salty1962]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[SaleenCB]

Welcome home to R2R!!! Great bunch of guys and gals here that are always eager to answer your questions and offer advice. With Salt Water, make sure to read, read, read...and pace yourself nice and slow.

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Fin]

And...

 

[sheismynightlife]

G'day! I've learnt the most from YouTube videos, especially BRS. I'd suss out the BRS160 playlist and check out the series. The amount of information in that series is amazing. Other than that, research and more research!

 

[mrb76]

I have to agree with billyn,I've been in the hobby since just b4 last thanksgiving and the first 4 or 5 months was tough,a lot of fluxuating in parameters.one thing I learned was water changes are key,not a bunch of supplaments to stabilize it,just a simple 20% water change every 2 weeks,personally I do it every weekend and everything in the tank just loves it.good luck to you.

 

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[Rick cowen]

Welcome to R2R, it's great to have a fellow veteran on here, I was army as well, many moons ago. These guys and gals will have your back when it comes to the reef.