Very new and VERY scared.

[GreenBoi]

Hey y’all! Young guy here in Los Angeles that’s been itching to start a saltwater tank for years now. I’m more interested in starting a macro algae tank (with no corals or very few), mostly because I absolutely hate the idea of killing animals just because I’m new to the hobby. I also am a plant nerd and love the idea of having a macro tank! There’s so many questions I want answered before jumping in and buying a tank because I really want to do this right. Anyways, I’m happy to be here and look forward to receiving all the wisdom you guys will impart (I definitely need it). Thanks!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

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

 

[fishface NJ]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[BeanAnimal]

Maybe do both? A Tank with fish, and ease into coral and macro in a refugium.

Nothing to be scared of at all. Yes, coral are animals, but closer to plants than mice. They don’t have brains or central nervous systems, feel pain or have feelings.

 

[Mike.]

all I can say is have a lot patience

 

[steveschuerger]

 

[Mebbid]

Welcome!

Some places to start that id suggest: Take a look at the BRS 80/20 quarantine and research up on the nitrogen cycle.

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hey y’all! Young guy here in Los Angeles that’s been itching to start a saltwater tank for years now. I’m more interested in starting a macro algae tank (with no corals or very few), mostly because I absolutely hate the idea of killing animals just because I’m new to the hobby. I also am a plant nerd and love the idea of having a macro tank! There’s so many questions I want answered before jumping in and buying a tank because I really want to do this right. Anyways, I’m happy to be here and look forward to receiving all the wisdom you guys will impart (I definitely need it). Thanks!

https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.84/

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

[Kiwi reefer]

Welcome to Reef2Reef, Looking foward to seeing your reef!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Nano_Man]

Welcome to r2r

 

[vlangel]

Welcome to R2R!

@Tigahboy is very good with macroalgae. He is on YouTube as well. Also check out everyday aquarist on YouTube as he does a lot with macroalgae. @Subsea also keeps macroalgae along with sponges and other filter feeders.
I too keep ornamental macroalgae in my display. Instead of using a protein skimmer I use the macros to take up excess nutrients and it has worked well for me.

 

[FrugalReeferJon]

 

[TJ42]

Welcome!!

 

[SyphonMan]

Wwwwwwelcome

 

[Uncle99]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Gman83]

Welcome!

 

[MasterClassReefs]