Getting back in the hobby, first reef tank

[epetrillo]

Hello everyone, I am getting back into the hobby after 20 years. I have done both freshwater and saltwater fish but this will be my first reef. I know I have a lot to learn especially since what experience I do have is 20 years old. I am 65 and just retired so I want to do this to stay busy. I'm sure I'll have a lot of questions so wanted to introduce myself.

Just ordered a Red Sea reefer xl 200 with Red Sea light and skimmer. I know that it will be harder to stay on top of water parameters with a smaller tank but think water changes and maintenance will be easier. Going to be a while before it is set up so I'll do some reading here in the meantime.

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome and congrats on the new tank

 

[JedClampett]

congrats on retiring, and welcome back!

 

[PeterC99]

Welcome to R2R and good luck with the new tank. Let me know when you are ready to turbocharge the sump! Allowed Me to overstock my RSR 170.

 

[KrisReef]

Welcome to Reef2Reef.

I've been doing this for a few years and it will certainly keep you busy.

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[NashobaTek]

Welcome to R2R

 

[epetrillo]

Thanks for the welcomes guys. I am looking forward to getting started my tank is back ordered so more time to spend here.

 

[Hydrored]

Welcome! Congrats on the new tank

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Bushman]

You knew you couldn't stay away!

 

[Biglew11]

Welcome to r2r.

Lots of information and friendly people here.

 

[Zach B]

Welcome

 

[Poof No Eyebrows]

Welcome

 

[tbrown]

Hello everyone, I am getting back into the hobby after 20 years. I have done both freshwater and saltwater fish but this will be my first reef. I know I have a lot to learn especially since what experience I do have is 20 years old. I am 65 and just retired so I want to do this to stay busy. I'm sure I'll have a lot of questions so wanted to introduce myself.

Just ordered a Red Sea reefer xl 200 with Red Sea light and skimmer. I know that it will be harder to stay on top of water parameters with a smaller tank but think water changes and maintenance will be easier. Going to be a while before it is set up so I'll do some reading here in the meantime.

Good plan! Question and read and study and learn! There's a wealth of information and knowledge in/on these forums. Welcome to Reef2Reef and reef keeping. This'll sure keep you busy and frustrated and overjoyed! Ride the roller coaster!

 

[MERKEY]

Hello and welcome to R2R!

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hello everyone, I am getting back into the hobby after 20 years. I have done both freshwater and saltwater fish but this will be my first reef. I know I have a lot to learn especially since what experience I do have is 20 years old. I am 65 and just retired so I want to do this to stay busy. I'm sure I'll have a lot of questions so wanted to introduce myself.

Just ordered a Red Sea reefer xl 200 with Red Sea light and skimmer. I know that it will be harder to stay on top of water parameters with a smaller tank but think water changes and maintenance will be easier. Going to be a while before it is set up so I'll do some reading here in the meantime.

Welcome!

Glad you joined. Congrats on retirement!

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!

 

[JL15219]

Hello and welcome to R2R