Getting into the hobby

justdun · Nov 10, 2022

Hello everyone!
I finally decided to join the forum after lurking for a few months. I've worked at a pet store for 6+ years and finally caved this year and started some tanks. I have a 3 gallon pico with sexy shrimp and a 45 gallon reef tank that I'm starting to stock. Looking forward to learning more about the hobby!

Peace River · Nov 10, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

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Sean Clark · Nov 10, 2022

Welcome to the party.

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Gtinnel · Nov 10, 2022

Welcome to R2R

Waters · Nov 10, 2022

Welcome

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jsker · Nov 10, 2022

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revhtree · Nov 10, 2022

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family!

Chris Spaulding · Nov 10, 2022

Welcome to R2R

Fish Think Pink · Nov 10, 2022

justdun said:
Hello everyone!
I finally decided to join the forum after lurking for a few months. I've worked at a pet store for 6+ years and finally caved this year and started some tanks. I have a 3 gallon pico with sexy shrimp and a 45 gallon reef tank that I'm starting to stock. Looking forward to learning more about the hobby!

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). You might want to do thread for each tank over in other Forum area for Member Aquariums (entirely up to you), but you will only get one badge

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

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

Tidal Gardens · Nov 10, 2022

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KJ · Nov 10, 2022

Welcome to R2R!!!

G Santana · Nov 10, 2022

Welcome to the Reef

strawberryfish · Nov 10, 2022

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Catnip885 · Nov 10, 2022

Welcome! Can't wait to see your Pico! I love sexy shrimp!

shakacuz · Nov 10, 2022

welcome aboard the r2r board!

Jimbhoy13 · Nov 10, 2022

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

ScubaShane · Nov 10, 2022

Welcome to R2R! 45g is a good start size. Just please be wise with the size in your fish selection and don't get a fish that will be to large for a 45g. Do your research. Sometimes it's better to to research outside R2R. Like the library or book store with Marine biology books.