The start of my reefing journey!

[SPR1968]

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

 

[Big Smelly fish]

 

[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!!

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!!

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to R2R, hang on tight, it's going to be a fun ride!!!

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[powers2001]

Hello and welcome to R2R, @madison.kn . Glad you joined us!! Good luck with the 125 gallon.

 

[Buckster]

I'm also from South Carolina, Welcome to R2R!

 

[slurpeee76]

I just got my first saltwater tank, a 125gal! It’s so intimidating and overwhelming at first, but with some helpful people on Reddit, I found my way here! I’m excited to learn more about starting up and maintaining a reef tank! I’ve kept only freshwater tanks for years, so I have a long ways to go in the knowledge department haha! Any beginner reef tank start up advice would be greatly appreciated!

my first tank was a 240g - it was intimidating as well but i had a great servicer and learned a lot here. good luck!

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

Hello and Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Fish Think Pink]

I just got my first saltwater tank, a 125gal! It’s so intimidating and overwhelming at first, but with some helpful people on Reddit, I found my way here! I’m excited to learn more about starting up and maintaining a reef tank! I’ve kept only freshwater tanks for years, so I have a long ways to go in the knowledge department haha! Any beginner reef tank start up advice would be greatly appreciated!

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 might help you find people local to you:

Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

www.reef2reef.com

This is a good reference book type online article I still review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[onmp1027]

Hello! I'm new here too.. will be following. Post pics if you can!

 

[Brucealmighty]

Welcome to R2R

 

[ScubaShane]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Pacmtg]

I just got my first saltwater tank, a 125gal! It’s so intimidating and overwhelming at first, but with some helpful people on Reddit, I found my way here! I’m excited to learn more about starting up and maintaining a reef tank! I’ve kept only freshwater tanks for years, so I have a long ways to go in the knowledge department haha! Any beginner reef tank start up advice would be greatly appreciated!

Welcome! Great size to start with! Your previous freshwater experience will be helpful. I recommend reading the member tank builds forum to help with planning your tank. I’ve made many mistakes buying fish and coral ad hoc only to learn they were incompatible, grow too fast, or are not as forgiving when I fail to keep up with maintenance. Enjoy the hobby and the learning process!