Time to step back into the hobby

Rmckoy · Dec 31, 2021

dmsc2fs said:
Hi Team,

I know, it is kind of a silly opening. That is the way I look at it though on every hobby forum. We are a team working together to learn and grow in something we have passion about. Thus, I am happy to join this reefing team again! I have been away from the hobby for 12 years and it's time to get back into it. I have been in fishkeeping on and off since I was a child with all sorts of different configuration. Two of them had been reefs, the first was a 90g and after that I moved into the 30g biocube when it was first released.

I haven't decided on the size of aquarium this time around yet. Many factors go into the size decision besides just the "size" IMHO. As everyone knows the larger the main tank the larger the Filters, pumps, lights, chemical requirements, I.E. $$. I would rather have $ available for better tools and equipment. I am sure that I will eventually be sucked into the BIG SPARKLY one! but for now, I'm still looking at where I want to end up on the tank size. The decision is currently limited between 65-125G but I'm moving back and forth inside those limits. Time will tell.

Welcome back .
90 gal is a great starter size .
only 48” long and late enough to stock a wide variety of fish .

dmsc2fs · Dec 31, 2021

DeniseAndy said:
Welcome back!
What do you want to keep this time around?

I’m sort of leaning to clown fish and anemones as the central focus or support to a compatible main single fish.

DeniseAndy · Dec 31, 2021

With a 65-125, you could have a cool set up with clowns and carpets. I love those set ups. Just a thought. Cannot wait to see what you do.

Manny’s Reef · Dec 31, 2021

Hello and welcome to R2R. We sure are glad to have you.

Kiwi reefer · Jan 1, 2022

Welcome to R2R

SPR1968 · Jan 1, 2022

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

Ryde · Jan 1, 2022

dmsc2fs said:
Hi Team,

I know, it is kind of a silly opening. That is the way I look at it though on every hobby forum. We are a team working together to learn and grow in something we have passion about. Thus, I am happy to join this reefing team again! I have been away from the hobby for 12 years and it's time to get back into it. I have been in fishkeeping on and off since I was a child with all sorts of different configuration. Two of them had been reefs, the first was a 90g and after that I moved into the 30g biocube when it was first released.

I haven't decided on the size of aquarium this time around yet. Many factors go into the size decision besides just the "size" IMHO. As everyone knows the larger the main tank the larger the Filters, pumps, lights, chemical requirements, I.E. $$. I would rather have $ available for better tools and equipment. I am sure that I will eventually be sucked into the BIG SPARKLY one! but for now, I'm still looking at where I want to end up on the tank size. The decision is currently limited between 65-125G but I'm moving back and forth inside those limits. Time will tell.

No opening is silly. Welcome and enjoy your stay!