Hello from Maryland

saltybagel · Nov 13, 2023

Hi everyone,

I finally decided to make an account here after browsing the forums for a long while! Ya'll are so knowledgeable, I swear every time I'm on here I learn something new. Though I'm still probably considered new, only ~6 years in.

I'm just starting up my 40g cube again after a short break. Hopefully there are some fellow ornamental macroalgae with softies / LPS tank setup enthusiasts?

Peace River · Nov 13, 2023

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Zach B · Nov 13, 2023

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zheka757 · Nov 13, 2023

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tharbin · Nov 13, 2023

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Ocean_Queenie · Nov 13, 2023

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00W · Nov 14, 2023

Welcome Welcome to R2R!

Diastro · Nov 14, 2023

Hello fellow macroalgae lover! Im new to the hobby too, so not much experience with lps/softies, but I do have a macroalgae tank!

Pvtgloss · Nov 14, 2023

steveschuerger · Nov 14, 2023

Welcome to the R2R community!

kevgib67 · Nov 14, 2023

Welcome, glad you are here!

Homebrewer · Nov 14, 2023

Welcome!

What part of Maryland? I’m in Anne Arundel county. Also, what LFS is your go-to (if any)?

Reefer Matt · Nov 14, 2023

Buckster · Nov 14, 2023

Hello and Welcome to R2R!

saltybagel · Nov 14, 2023

Homebrewer said:
Welcome!

What part of Maryland? I’m in Anne Arundel county. Also, what LFS is your go-to (if any)?

Hi!

Anne Arundel county is a great area, I used to live over around Severna Park. I'm located in central maryland now for work.
I'm a fan of House of Tropicals for sure, since it's so easy to get to and has a decent selection for fish, inverts and filtration media when I am in a pinch. Though I usually get most of my stuff from BRS, Algaebarn, Liveaquaria or amazon. I'm thinking about trying out Seahorse Savvy for sourcing macroalgae for this setup. Have you tried them out, or have a go-to for clean macroalgae (if you use it in your setups)?

Fish Styx · Nov 14, 2023

Greetings and welcome to the reef!

Homebrewer · Nov 14, 2023

saltybagel said:
Hi!

Anne Arundel county is a great area, I used to live over around Severna Park. I'm located in central maryland now for work.
I'm a fan of House of Tropicals for sure, since it's so easy to get to and has a decent selection for fish, inverts and filtration media when I am in a pinch. Though I usually get most of my stuff from BRS, Algaebarn, Liveaquaria or amazon. I'm thinking about trying out Seahorse Savvy for sourcing macroalgae for this setup. Have you tried them out, or have a go-to for clean macroalgae (if you use it in your setups)?

Yeah, I go to HOT to get my frozen food and the occasional frag. Much like you I order most stuff online.

Never used Seahorse Savvy… sorry.

If you’re anywhere near Frederick, check out Fintastic. I was up there for work a few years ago and got a few frags pretty cheap, good quality too.

If you ever go to HOT or are interested in a frag swap, PM me.