Hello Everyone! New to marine fish :)

[Big Smelly fish]

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hey! Nice to meet you all I'm Lou. Ive been keeping freshwater tanks all my life but recently decided to try out my dream of having a saltwater tank.

I finally did it and bought the Fluval Evo (13.5G) a month ago. Things have been a bit rocky so far, with overtrusting my LFS, I got a lot of not so great advice (and not so healthy fish). Im not gonna let that get me down though! Still haven't lost a fish or coral yet, thankfully. Currently though my fish are in QT, but i will be sure to post pictures when my tank is back to normal. Cant wait to meet you guys!

Hi Lou and Welcome! I'm Lisa. Glad you joined. Sounds like you have amazing BBA - Bounce Back Ability - great life skill and wonderful for this hobby! PLUS, it sounds like despite rocks in your path, you've found your way over, around and/or thru them - WAHOO!!

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 might help you find people local to you in Nova Scotia:

Global 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

 

[ebushrow]

Welcome!!

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

[Reef Jockey]

Welcome to the reef Lou... alot of people here to help guide u on this journey.. Feel free to reach out.

I also have a Fluval 13.5

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!!

 

[Andreas' Reef]

Thanks 2 clowns (1 premium snowflake and 1 domino) and a fire fish looking to get 1 finally fish though once my tank is back to normal!

nice choices! Firefish are the best. May I offer some suggestions on a new fish?

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[Fishy888]

Hi and welcome to R2R! As you’re seeing people here are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I hope you start a build thread. We’d love to see your build as it progresses.

 

[Adolfo]

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to the Reef

 

[SPR1968]

Hi Lou, welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Salamander-Hime]

nice choices! Firefish are the best. May I offer some suggestions on a new fish?

Aren’t they! And of course

 

[A Young Reefer]

Welcome! consider starting a build thread to share your reefing journey with us!

 

[AydenLincoln]

 

[Andreas' Reef]

Aren’t they! And of course

A watchman goby and pistol shrimp are awesome. Also, look into a possum wrasse. They are a bit hard to find but they are beautiful and easy. They can get a bit expensive though.

 

[FreshSaltH2o]

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello, and welcome to the channel.

 

[Rmckoy]

Hi Lou .
looking forward to seeing your new dream as it progresses and matures .
The first lesson learned in this frustrating but rewarding hobby is you can listen to advice but need to sort out the bs from what works .
Everyone has a way that works for them but to apply the theory that works the best for you is key .
Happy reefing . And again….. don’t hesitate to ask for help along the journey .