First attempt....

Herndonh75 · Jun 28, 2020

Hi all! My wife and I decided after a couple of years of talking that we are taking a dive (no pun intended) into the reef tanks. We both have many years of freshwater tanks so this will be our first saltwater. We decided to start small and see how things go. We decided on the Red Sea Max Nano as our first tank. It’s definitely going to be a learning experience as I’ve already had my first “Critter ID” required haha! Aiptasia it appears. The tank was filled yesterday the sand, rock, and water.

Herndonh75 · Jun 28, 2020

Here is the Aiptasia that appeared today that I took care of using the lemon juice injection I read about on another thread. We shall see if it worked or not.

Herndonh75 · Jun 28, 2020

Hoping things get off to a better start than they have so far

fishguy242 · Jun 28, 2020

hi welcome to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun....
great time for a build thread badge

Hydrored · Jun 28, 2020

Congrats on the new tank! Did you buy rock from an LFS?

WIReefer · Jun 28, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!! Congrats on the tank!

ReefGrammie · Jun 28, 2020

Welcome to R2R...ugh, I've definitely dealt with the aiptasia problem, which I thought was a cute "anemone" years ago. We live and learn in this business! ;Joyful

Herndonh75 · Jun 28, 2020

Hydrored said:
Congrats on the new tank! Did you buy rock from an LFS?

Yes the rock was from a LFS. Only a few to choose from close to me but the best one IMO.

Herndonh75 · Jun 29, 2020

Our first two residents of the tank made themselves at home right away.

Herndonh75 · Jul 6, 2020

First piece of LPS went in yesterday. A green trumpet. Also put in a Red Banded Goby and his Pistol Shrimp buddy. Haven’t been able to get of pic of the pair yet as they went under a rock in the back of the tank.

... · Jul 6, 2020

I'm new to reefing to! Cannot wait to see where your tank goes, I have dealt with Aiptasia, thought it was a cute coral! I used to think people who bought dry rock were stupid but now I think dry rock is the way to go! Goodluck!!

Herndonh75 · Jul 6, 2020

... said:
I'm new to reefing to! Cannot wait to see where your tank goes, I have dealt with Aiptasia, thought it was a cute coral! I used to think people who bought dry rock were stupid but now I think dry rock is the way to go! Goodluck!!

Thanks I appreciate it! Best of luck to yours also!

Herndonh75 · Jul 6, 2020

Was finally able to catch a quick pic of the Goby. Fast little sucker....

Herndonh75 · Jul 13, 2020

New additions to the tank include a toadstool leather and a frogspawn. Also added 2 snails to help clean the back wall of the tank. Man those guys can eat!!