Getting back into the hobby after a 5 yr break.

Reef_prop88 · Dec 5, 2021

Hey everybody, like most the people introducing themselves on here I am getting back into the hobby after a few year break. I previously had a 125 gallon tank dedicated mainly to fish and mushrooms. This time around I have a bit of a bigger budget for equipment so I will be looking to dive into learning the ins and outs of sps corals. I am setting a 29 gallon up for a year or so to learn on with plans of setting up a 200+ gallon next year once I have everything figured out.

Peace River · Dec 5, 2021

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

Jeffcb · Dec 5, 2021

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

Billldg · Dec 5, 2021

Welcome to R2R!!!

Kennya · Dec 5, 2021

Welcome to R2R and back to the hobby

Jedi1199 · Dec 5, 2021

Welcome to the Dark Side...

Fred2482 · Dec 5, 2021

Welcome!

tharbin · Dec 5, 2021

Welcome to R2R!

pelicansreef · Dec 5, 2021

Welcome back to the hobby!

This is a great place to find a lot of information from a friendly group of people. My wife and I got out of the hobby for a while when our kids were growing up. We had a 125 our first time in the hobby and now have a 220 mostly SPS reef and a 90 mostly LPS reef. We're talking about a 450 as a Christmas present to each other. My only advise is enjoy and check in here regularly.

PeterC99 · Dec 5, 2021

Welcome to R2R!

Sounds like a smart plan and wish you the best of luck with your Reefing plans!

SPR1968 · Dec 5, 2021

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

Reef_prop88 · Dec 5, 2021

Wow the amount of people welcoming me to this forum is amazing!

Ghost Reefer · Dec 5, 2021

tharbin · Dec 5, 2021

Reef_prop88 said:
Wow the amount of people welcoming me to this forum is amazing!

R2R is an amazing place!

JXNATC · Dec 5, 2021

Reef_prop88 said:
Hey everybody, like most the people introducing themselves on here I am getting back into the hobby after a few year break. I previously had a 125 gallon tank dedicated mainly to fish and mushrooms. This time around I have a bit of a bigger budget for equipment so I will be looking to dive into learning the ins and outs of sps corals. I am setting a 29 gallon up for a year or so to learn on with plans of setting up a 200+ gallon next year once I have everything figured out.

Just John · Dec 5, 2021

Sounds awesome!

Sgchick · Dec 5, 2021

Welcome back to the hobby!!

Fish Think Pink · Dec 5, 2021

Reef_prop88 said:
Hey everybody, like most the people introducing themselves on here I am getting back into the hobby after a few year break. I previously had a 125 gallon tank dedicated mainly to fish and mushrooms. This time around I have a bit of a bigger budget for equipment so I will be looking to dive into learning the ins and outs of sps corals. I am setting a 29 gallon up for a year or so to learn on with plans of setting up a 200+ gallon next year once I have everything figured out.

Welcome! And Welcome Back!! 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)

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...

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