Hello From California

13Reefer · Dec 4, 2020

Hello everyone! New reefer here. I have been keeping saltwater fish and reefs on and off since the early 90,s. Started out using Pretty much a little bit of everything over the years! Dead-rock, under gravel filters, live-rock, deep-sand beds, bare-bottom tanks,, HOB filters, wet-dry-trickle filters, Canister filters, various skimmers, garage shop lights, VHO,s, Metal Halides, compact fluorescents and now LED‘s.
Looking back I’m amazed at how all the various equipment and the hobby in general has changed over the years! One never stops learning. l have been lucky and kept clownfish that have matured and spawned. And on the flip-side, also had to deal with losses from diseases along the way. Like when you lose a fish in quarantine.
No regrets, I’ve maintained several aquariums and enjoyed this hobby for many years. Looking forward to many more years!

Chrisfish · Dec 4, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!’ Glad to have you here

fishface NJ · Dec 4, 2020

Welcome to R2R!

fishguy242 · Dec 4, 2020

hi welcome to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun....

Cambrian Reef · Dec 4, 2020

Welcome fellow Californian.

esther · Dec 4, 2020

13Reefer said:
Hello everyone! New reefer here. I have been keeping saltwater fish and reefs on and off since the early 90,s. Started out using Pretty much a little bit of everything over the years! Dead-rock, under gravel filters, live-rock, deep-sand beds, bare-bottom tanks,, HOB filters, wet-dry-trickle filters, Canister filters, various skimmers, garage shop lights, VHO,s, Metal Halides, compact fluorescents and now LED‘s.
Looking back I’m amazed at how all the various equipment and the hobby in general has changed over the years! One never stops learning. l have been lucky and kept clownfish that have matured and spawned. And on the flip-side, also had to deal with losses from diseases along the way. Like when you lose a fish in quarantine.
No regrets, I’ve maintained several aquariums and enjoyed this hobby for many years. Looking forward to many more years!

Welcome from a fellow Californian! (I’m in the LBC)

Pistondog · Dec 4, 2020

13Reefer said:
Hello everyone! New reefer here. I have been keeping saltwater fish and reefs on and off since the early 90,s. Started out using Pretty much a little bit of everything over the years! Dead-rock, under gravel filters, live-rock, deep-sand beds, bare-bottom tanks,, HOB filters, wet-dry-trickle filters, Canister filters, various skimmers, garage shop lights, VHO,s, Metal Halides, compact fluorescents and now LED‘s.
Looking back I’m amazed at how all the various equipment and the hobby in general has changed over the years! One never stops learning. l have been lucky and kept clownfish that have matured and spawned. And on the flip-side, also had to deal with losses from diseases along the way. Like when you lose a fish in quarantine.
No regrets, I’ve maintained several aquariums and enjoyed this hobby for many years. Looking forward to many more years!

Hey 13reefer,
Thanks for joining,
Let us know if we can help and chime in if you can.

Jeffcb · Dec 4, 2020

13Reefer said:
Hello everyone! New reefer here. I have been keeping saltwater fish and reefs on and off since the early 90,s. Started out using Pretty much a little bit of everything over the years! Dead-rock, under gravel filters, live-rock, deep-sand beds, bare-bottom tanks,, HOB filters, wet-dry-trickle filters, Canister filters, various skimmers, garage shop lights, VHO,s, Metal Halides, compact fluorescents and now LED‘s.
Looking back I’m amazed at how all the various equipment and the hobby in general has changed over the years! One never stops learning. l have been lucky and kept clownfish that have matured and spawned. And on the flip-side, also had to deal with losses from diseases along the way. Like when you lose a fish in quarantine.
No regrets, I’ve maintained several aquariums and enjoyed this hobby for many years. Looking forward to many more years!

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

Under gravel filters were great. Just change the little Carbon top on the bubbler now and then and vacuum the gravel. I did that also. It worked! I still have an Eheim and it still works lol. You can learn a lot here. Welcome.

KWT · Dec 4, 2020

Welcome to R2R, come in sit down and relax, enjoy

G Santana · Dec 4, 2020

Welcome aboard

MERKEY · Dec 4, 2020

Hello and welcome to R2R!

Peace River · Dec 4, 2020

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

SaltyT · Dec 4, 2020

Welcome to R2R! You’ve joined a great community with lots of friendly and helpful folks. We’re glad you’re a part of it!

Fred2482 · Dec 4, 2020

Welcome!

Weasel1960 · Dec 4, 2020

13Reefer said:
Hello everyone! New reefer here. I have been keeping saltwater fish and reefs on and off since the early 90,s. Started out using Pretty much a little bit of everything over the years! Dead-rock, under gravel filters, live-rock, deep-sand beds, bare-bottom tanks,, HOB filters, wet-dry-trickle filters, Canister filters, various skimmers, garage shop lights, VHO,s, Metal Halides, compact fluorescents and now LED‘s.
Looking back I’m amazed at how all the various equipment and the hobby in general has changed over the years! One never stops learning. l have been lucky and kept clownfish that have matured and spawned. And on the flip-side, also had to deal with losses from diseases along the way. Like when you lose a fish in quarantine.
No regrets, I’ve maintained several aquariums and enjoyed this hobby for many years. Looking forward to many more years!

Sounds like new to R2R but well experienced in reefing. Welcome to the club.