Greetings from Tampa, FL

CallMeChris · Apr 19, 2023

Greetings!

I am moving into a new home in a few months and would like to start my first Salt Water aquarium after I get settled in. I’ve had some fresh water tanks in the past, and have long since wanted a salt water tank.

Not entirely sure of location and size of tank yet, keeping my options open

My wife is interested in a Macro Algae tank, so may have two tanks (his and hers) one on either side of the TV.
That said, been thinking about a small FOWLR in my office to start and go from there.
Will probably be mostly lurking for the next few months while our move in date approaches.
Be seeing you in all the reef places,
—Chris

Peace River · Apr 19, 2023

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

fishguy242 · Apr 19, 2023

Hi, welcome to the reef...

Spicy Reef · Apr 19, 2023

CallMeChris said:
Greetings!

I am moving into a new home in a few months and would like to start my first Salt Water aquarium after I get settled in. I’ve had some fresh water tanks in the past, and have long since wanted a salt water tank.

Not entirely sure of location and size of tank yet, keeping my options open My wife is interested in a Macro Algae tank, so may have two tanks (his and hers) one on either side of the TV.
That said, been thinking about a small FOWLR in my office to start and go from there.
Will probably be mostly lurking for the next few months while our move in date approaches.
Be seeing you in all the reef places,
—Chris

Hi Chris, Welcome to the reef

A macro algae tank could make an excellent refugium for the reef.
If you plan on a sump, it could feed into both tanks...

vetteguy53081 · Apr 19, 2023

danenelsen · Apr 19, 2023

CoralB · Apr 19, 2023

Welcome !!!

1112-425XL · Apr 19, 2023

Hey Chris welcome to R2R!
Reefapalooza is in Orlando this weekend if you're in the area.

The WaterSide Fishing · Apr 19, 2023

Hi Chris welcome to reef2reef!
I actually live in St. Pete Florida which is 10 minutes from Tampa, I personal have a 160 gallon with sadly a fluke problem, love to see another Floridan getting into the hobby

Adolfo · Apr 19, 2023

Just John · Apr 19, 2023

Coral Corral in Oldsmar is definitely somewhere you need to visit!

GuppyHJD · Apr 19, 2023

CallMeChris said:
Greetings!

I am moving into a new home in a few months and would like to start my first Salt Water aquarium after I get settled in. I’ve had some fresh water tanks in the past, and have long since wanted a salt water tank.

Not entirely sure of location and size of tank yet, keeping my options open My wife is interested in a Macro Algae tank, so may have two tanks (his and hers) one on either side of the TV.
That said, been thinking about a small FOWLR in my office to start and go from there.
Will probably be mostly lurking for the next few months while our move in date approaches.
Be seeing you in all the reef places,
—Chris

Welcome. There are several great stores in the area to get you started.