Ello!

KatesReef13 · Apr 8, 2020

Hi All!

I'm not really new to the site per se. I poked around a lot when I was researching my newest tank, then when I was ready for corals I joined for the live sales, but still never really posted much outside of that. With all that's going on now, I figured it might be a good time to get back to basics and start with an intro

So here it goes...

I'm Kate and I live in the Greater Seattle Washington area. I had a 75gal reef tank years ago that got torn down after about a year and a half for a number of reasons, the main one being that I just didn't realize how much I didn't know. Now I have a Waterbox 190.5 and love it. It's still very much new, I thought about doing a build thread, but I'm not sure how good that would be. But anyway, this time around I'm hoping to do things differently, take my time more and really look at my options. I'm planning on the long haul with this tank so I'm trying to make calculated decisions where it matters most but still, allow myself some creativity. I mean, after all, we are creating living works of art here

Well, I think that's it for now. I hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy. We can all do this together as long as we're at least 6 feet apart

dbl · Apr 8, 2020

Welcome to R2R Kate and thanks for taking the time to introduce yourself. I would highly recommending starting a build thread so we can follow along your journey. But more importantly, it's a great way for you to keep track of your own progress and look back over time to see just how far it's come. It's easy to do...just start here.

Gernader · Apr 8, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!

dbowman5 · Apr 8, 2020

KatesReef13 said:
Hi All!

I'm not really new to the site per se. I poked around a lot when I was researching my newest tank, then when I was ready for corals I joined for the live sales, but still never really posted much outside of that. With all that's going on now, I figured it might be a good time to get back to basics and start with an intro

So here it goes...

I'm Kate and I live in the Greater Seattle Washington area. I had a 75gal reef tank years ago that got torn down after about a year and a half for a number of reasons, the main one being that I just didn't realize how much I didn't know. Now I have a Waterbox 190.5 and love it. It's still very much new, I thought about doing a build thread, but I'm not sure how good that would be. But anyway, this time around I'm hoping to do things differently, take my time more and really look at my options. I'm planning on the long haul with this tank so I'm trying to make calculated decisions where it matters most but still, allow myself some creativity. I mean, after all, we are creating living works of art here

Well, I think that's it for now. I hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy. We can all do this together as long as we're at least 6 feet apart

I have a 75 now (about 2 months in) and having a ball. it might help me to share notes with you about what i might expect in the coming months and what to do about it. enjoy your new project!

Dr. Phil · Apr 8, 2020

Welcome to R2R! The Waterbox line is awesome! I love mine.

vetteguy53081 · Apr 8, 2020

Crabs McJones · Apr 8, 2020

Welcome to R2R!

Peace River · Apr 8, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Redfoxtang · Apr 8, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

KatesReef13 · Apr 8, 2020

Thanks all for the welcome!

dbl said:
Welcome to R2R Kate and thanks for taking the time to introduce yourself. I would highly recommending starting a build thread so we can follow along your journey. But more importantly, it's a great way for you to keep track of your own progress and look back over time to see just how far it's come. It's easy to do...just start here.

Thanks and OK maybe I'll do that then. I have pictures of most things so far, so it might turn out OK. Thanks!

dbowman5 said:
I have a 75 now (about 2 months in) and having a ball. it might help me to share notes with you about what i might expect in the coming months and what to do about it. enjoy your new project!

That'd be great! There are a lot of things I wish I knew the first time around, but I feel like a lot of people can say that about a lot of things lol. Feel free to reach out, enjoy your build as well!