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[SrDudley]

Hello,

I just am getting back into the swing of things doing my reading and research prepping for my 40 gallon mixed reef breeder. My old tank was a 29 gallon mixed reef with a deep sand bed a lot of live rock no sump/refugium or skimmer running a canister filter with activated carbon with a 175w mh and 2x65 watt pc actinics. I had everything sps lps softies anemones and a maxima clam. I will be doing things differently this time using hob equipment (skimmer/refugium) my next bigger tank (when the basement is finished) will be drilled with a sump and the whole nine. Things have seemed to change quite a bit since I was last in the hobby mainly led advancements. While doing research I came across reef2reef forums and here I am. It took a little to make my thread but better late than never I suppose, maybe as things start progressing more I will make a build thread for my tank. As of now I have only sourced a tank and not ready to start setting up for a couple months just really planning everything ahead of time. I'm glad to be back in the hobby I have missed it thanks for having me!

Thanks
Stephen

 

[Zach B]

Welcome Stephen

 

[Big Smelly fish]

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

Welcome to Reef2Reef

And back to the hobby! A 40 breeder is an awesome size I'm excited to see the build thread.

 

[SrDudley]

Thank you everyone! I was looking at tanks for a while before settling on the 40 breeder. I love how shallow the tank is and that it is quite wide. My aquascape I have planned in my head will be a slopping ledge/cliff style with spots for corals everywhere. I like fish but I love corals!

 

[Dreminon]

Welcome to the Salty Crew

 

[SPS2020]

Welcome to Reef2Reef! Lots of great information at your fingertips!

 

[SaJon]

Hello,

I just am getting back into the swing of things doing my reading and research prepping for my 40 gallon mixed reef breeder. My old tank was a 29 gallon mixed reef with a deep sand bed a lot of live rock no sump/refugium or skimmer running a canister filter with activated carbon with a 175w mh and 2x65 watt pc actinics. I had everything sps lps softies anemones and a maxima clam. I will be doing things differently this time using hob equipment (skimmer/refugium) my next bigger tank (when the basement is finished) will be drilled with a sump and the whole nine. Things have seemed to change quite a bit since I was last in the hobby mainly led advancements. While doing research I came across reef2reef forums and here I am. It took a little to make my thread but better late than never I suppose, maybe as things start progressing more I will make a build thread for my tank. As of now I have only sourced a tank and not ready to start setting up for a couple months just really planning everything ahead of time. I'm glad to be back in the hobby I have missed it thanks for having me!

Thanks
Stephen

Welcome

 

[Mikey-D]

 

[Reefer Matt Verified Media Partner]

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hello,

I just am getting back into the swing of things doing my reading and research prepping for my 40 gallon mixed reef breeder. My old tank was a 29 gallon mixed reef with a deep sand bed a lot of live rock no sump/refugium or skimmer running a canister filter with activated carbon with a 175w mh and 2x65 watt pc actinics. I had everything sps lps softies anemones and a maxima clam. I will be doing things differently this time using hob equipment (skimmer/refugium) my next bigger tank (when the basement is finished) will be drilled with a sump and the whole nine. Things have seemed to change quite a bit since I was last in the hobby mainly led advancements. While doing research I came across reef2reef forums and here I am. It took a little to make my thread but better late than never I suppose, maybe as things start progressing more I will make a build thread for my tank. As of now I have only sourced a tank and not ready to start setting up for a couple months just really planning everything ahead of time. I'm glad to be back in the hobby I have missed it thanks for having me!

Thanks
Stephen

Hi Stephen and Welcome! Glad you joined.

Glad you are considering 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). There is no such thing as starting this too early!

This might help you find people local to you, if you are in US:

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 might help you find people local to you (Uxbridge sounds UK):

Global 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

 

[reaper93]

Welcome!

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, it sounds like you have the slow, steady and patience thing down! I’m sure you are going to experience great success.

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!!

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world Stephen. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

You can get the UK banner here: Click Account then “Join User Group”, scroll to the bottom and click on “United Kingdom User Group‘’

 

[blaxsun]

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!