Hello from MD

[Diana84]

hi everyone! I am new to the hobby. I joined the hobby because of my 5 yr old son. He is very interested in saltwater creatures. So after a year of saying no to my son, I finally caved in. We got a 36 gallon tank for saltwater inhabitants. We started around beginning of February. Our tank is fully stocked and water parameters have been good.

 

[J-Cor]

Welcome! I too am new to the hobby and for similar reasons. This place is second to none. Its friendship, community, and knowledge makes it almost impossible not be successful.

 

[Dierks]

Welcome to R2R!!
I am also new but the welcome has been overwhelming, great set of people here!

 

[Reefer Deez]

Hello and welcome to R2R congratulations on your new journey and your new addiction remember please don't be shy ask alot of questions there are alot of really kind people here that will help you!

 

[samnaz]

welcome to R2R! if you have any questions from here on out, here is the place to find all the answers. I love to hear about young chaps and their love and/or interest in the sea. Also we love pics here so why don't ya show us your/your sons tank!

 

[mike werner]

welcome Diana,i'm from md as well.what town are ya from?do you have corals?can we see some pics?

 

[NY_Caveman]

Welcome to R2R! 36 gallon is a perfect first saltwater aquarium.

 

[Turbo's Aquatics Verified Sponsor]

Welcome to R2R!

If you're new to SW, I would suggest reading #15 in this article first: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-01/eb/

I have found myself referencing this article more than any other, not just to anyone new to the hobby. The nitrogen cycle is only the startup of a SW tank cycle. The next 6-12 months is a maturing phase, and it's typically in this time frame where algae outbreaks occur and things can sort of roller-coaster, and if you stock the tank up too quickly, you might see corals randomly dying & fish getting sick, etc...people who are relatively new to the SW hobby (or never bothered to study this aspect of it too much) can very easily fall into the trap of chasing problems = making more problems => giving up and selling everything off. We don't want that to happen to anyone!

Long-term stability and balance are the keys, and you just can't shortcut the process significantly. That's always the #1 thing to keep in mind!

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R!!

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[JaimeAdams]

Welcome!

 

[reef lover]

Welcome to r2r!!

 

[Chrisfish]

Welcome to R2R, you’ve come to the right place oh and we love pictures BTW

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R and thanks for signing up.

 

[Palyzoa]

Welcome to R2R and the addiction know as reef keeping!

 

[Ruben's Reef]

!!! Welcome to R2R !!!

 

[Flexin]

Excellent!! Welcome and have a great time

 

[chipmunkofdoom2]

Welcome to R2R I'm right up the road from you in Harford County. Don't be afraid to reach out if you need anything!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Welcome to the R2R Community!


Looking forward to having you participate here at Reef2Reef!

 

[SandJ]

Welcome to R2R!
@Diana84 have you checked out WAMAS Reef club in DC? One of, if not the largest, reef clubs in the US. Always have great speakers at meetings and an annual Frag Fest where you can get free frags. Just moved from VA and miss the club dearly.