Hello from Minnesota

dnprall · Dec 27, 2022

Hello!

I'm in Minnesota. I've never had an aquarium before but always wanted one. I have a Red Sea Reefer XL 200. Setup is new from 12/2/22 and I love my local fish store as they are the ones setting things up and really helping me out.

I have two Davinci Clownfish (Mona and Salvator) and a Watchman Goby with a Pistol Shrimp (Tic and Tac).

The live rock came with a few tiny starfish but also some bristle worms. My wife sent me a video this morning of a possible fireworm. That's the reason I found this forum as I'm going to try the bottle-straw bristle worm trap (just need to get some shrimp).

I look forward to learning as much as I can!

David

Peace River · Dec 27, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

Zach B · Dec 27, 2022

Welcome David

Kristopher Conlin · Dec 27, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

Cell · Dec 27, 2022

Welcome to R2R! Be sure to join our local forum, TCMAS as well!

LeannaBanana · Dec 27, 2022

Welcome to R2R! Good luck with the bristle worm trap. Keep us updated on how it goes. Love the tic tac names!

DeniseAndy · Dec 27, 2022

Welcome! Hope you guys are doing well up there. My family is in MN and I was born and raised there. Do not miss the cold at all.

Could just be a bristle worm. They get everywhere. Fireworms are the devil though. I got hit by one and will never for get that two+ weeks of pain.

Good luck. Make a build thread and we can see your progress. Ask questions, research, enjoy!

jsker · Dec 27, 2022

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CoralB · Dec 27, 2022

Welcome !!!

kevgib67 · Dec 27, 2022

Welcome, glad you are here!

Pico bam · Dec 27, 2022

Welcome, look into tcmas forum if your interested local reef related happenings.

Glenner’sreef · Dec 27, 2022

Welcome to reef2reef!!!!!

officialreefbros · Dec 27, 2022

Welcome to the fun!

dstockwell · Dec 27, 2022

Welcome to the Reef

vetteguy53081 · Dec 27, 2022

tharbin · Dec 27, 2022

Welcome to R2R!

Gtinnel · Dec 27, 2022

Welcome to R2R. Hopefully it’s just a large bristleworm.

jtp7004ft · Dec 27, 2022

Welcome

shakacuz · Dec 28, 2022

welcome aboard the r2r board!

Fish Think Pink · Dec 28, 2022

dnprall said:
Hello!

I'm in Minnesota. I've never had an aquarium before but always wanted one. I have a Red Sea Reefer XL 200. Setup is new from 12/2/22 and I love my local fish store as they are the ones setting things up and really helping me out.

I have two Davinci Clownfish (Mona and Salvator) and a Watchman Goby with a Pistol Shrimp (Tic and Tac).

The live rock came with a few tiny starfish but also some bristle worms. My wife sent me a video this morning of a possible fireworm. That's the reason I found this forum as I'm going to try the bottle-straw bristle worm trap (just need to get some shrimp).

I look forward to learning as much as I can!

David

Hi David and Welcome! Glad you joined.

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 under Forum > Member Aquariums 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:

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...

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