Rudzbrewski
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Hi All,
After scrolling through the Reef2Reef forum for a few months now I finally decided to jump in. I have read about numerous member's tanks in their build threads and learned a ton from various other areas. I am a planner, so I have been thinking about what my ideal reef tank would look like for quite some time now. About a year ago, I initially got interested in having an aquarium, but wanted to make sure it was something I would enjoy. After researching and talking with the owner of the LFS I decided to start with a 38 gallon freshwater aquarium to give it a try without the cost and commitment that come with a saltwater aquarium. I learned a lot starting my first aquarium and have been able to create an enjoyable tank and proved to myself that I don't mind the regular maintenance schedule.
Fast forward a few months, and a trip to the Southern Caribbean re-ignited/confirmed my desire to have a piece of the ocean in my living room. Ever since that trip I have been watching Youtube videos, reading articles, and checking out Reef2Reef forums to figure out my timeline and plan. The aquarium will be located right in the heart of my home where it can be observed at all times, so creating a visually appealing, interesting, sleek, and clean tank is a must. That being said, I have been tailoring my plans around a Red Sea Reefer 250 or 350 (debating if I can squeeze the 4 ft tank in). I have not established a specific list of livestock or corals that I plan on stocking (part of what I plan to learn as a new member), but a colorful, active tank full of hardy and relatively lower maintenance inhabitants would be my initial plan as I start the learning curve. Softies and easier LPS is what a majority of my corals will most likely be. Up to this point, I have mainly been focusing on tank/hardware selection to plan the initial build. With this step complete I am ready to dive into being a member of Reef2Reef, get feedback on my current thoughts/plan, create a timeline, plan my livestock, and most importantly make the purchase and become a member of the Reefing community! Looking forward to joining all of you in this hobby.
Rudzbrewski
After scrolling through the Reef2Reef forum for a few months now I finally decided to jump in. I have read about numerous member's tanks in their build threads and learned a ton from various other areas. I am a planner, so I have been thinking about what my ideal reef tank would look like for quite some time now. About a year ago, I initially got interested in having an aquarium, but wanted to make sure it was something I would enjoy. After researching and talking with the owner of the LFS I decided to start with a 38 gallon freshwater aquarium to give it a try without the cost and commitment that come with a saltwater aquarium. I learned a lot starting my first aquarium and have been able to create an enjoyable tank and proved to myself that I don't mind the regular maintenance schedule.
Fast forward a few months, and a trip to the Southern Caribbean re-ignited/confirmed my desire to have a piece of the ocean in my living room. Ever since that trip I have been watching Youtube videos, reading articles, and checking out Reef2Reef forums to figure out my timeline and plan. The aquarium will be located right in the heart of my home where it can be observed at all times, so creating a visually appealing, interesting, sleek, and clean tank is a must. That being said, I have been tailoring my plans around a Red Sea Reefer 250 or 350 (debating if I can squeeze the 4 ft tank in). I have not established a specific list of livestock or corals that I plan on stocking (part of what I plan to learn as a new member), but a colorful, active tank full of hardy and relatively lower maintenance inhabitants would be my initial plan as I start the learning curve. Softies and easier LPS is what a majority of my corals will most likely be. Up to this point, I have mainly been focusing on tank/hardware selection to plan the initial build. With this step complete I am ready to dive into being a member of Reef2Reef, get feedback on my current thoughts/plan, create a timeline, plan my livestock, and most importantly make the purchase and become a member of the Reefing community! Looking forward to joining all of you in this hobby.
Rudzbrewski
