Brand new to the hobby

[jsker]

Hello, welcome to R2R!!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

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

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to R2R and the salt side of life

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hey, just joined and I'm brand new to the hobby. after a bit of research I am leaning toward buying the Red Sea Max E-260 AIO as my first foray into the adventure and hope to have it by mid October. I will start scouring the forum (and threads) for advise on how I should start my adventure so please be patient with me if I ask some silly questions...

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). I wish I had started while still in planning stages, and it sounds like you will be in that phase for next couple months.

This might help you find people local to you in Ottawa:

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

 

[RyanEFC]

My tanks about 2.5months old best thing I have done, you will not regret it