Hello from Raleigh NC USA!

Tony Jibster · Jul 7, 2016

Hi,
I just joined R2R, and I am looking forward to learning lots. I am new to saltwater. I started my first (and only) reef tank in January 2016 so as of this post, I have about 7 whopping months of experience...ha ha. I am the first to admit I know nothing, and I expect to spend most of my time reading rather than talking.

I like DIY projects and my system reflects that. My nano reef is basically an experiment I started to see if I could survive in the saltwater hobby. I decided to go small: 15 gallon display w/10 gallon sump. I got a bit carried away with drilling, plumbing, etc. just because I wanted to see what I could do. I am having a blast, and I even started sharing my journey on YouTube where I refer to myself as Tony Jibster the Reef Noob.

I am looking forward to getting to know many of you.

Pruett-nc · Jul 7, 2016

Welcome aboard you will enjoy . Roxboro here .

andrewey · Jul 7, 2016

Welcome and your first setup looks good! I'm right down the road (Apex), so don't ever hesitate to get in contact if you ever need advice or need some help!

kschweer · Jul 7, 2016

Welcome to R2R!!!

Shep · Jul 7, 2016

Welcome to the community!

SantaMonicaHelp · Jul 7, 2016

Your tank looks awesome! I love DIY projects too but never have attempted to make anything big yet...I see that you got some skills!

-MJ

jsker · Jul 7, 2016

Welcome to R2R, very nice setup

dbl · Jul 7, 2016

Welcome to R2R and thanks for sharing your system with us. It's a great hobby and lots of DIY opportunity.

KJ · Jul 7, 2016

Welcome to R2R!!!

twilliard · Jul 7, 2016

Welcome to the R2R community!
I love diy in the electrical electronics end

sNaFu · Jul 7, 2016

Welcome, I am new to this myself, but these are the friendliest and most helpful people you can meet right here!!!

Hammer100 · Jul 7, 2016

Welcome...also down the road in Durham

Ebone · Jul 7, 2016

welcome to R2R fellow NC here Wilmington!

Gayle Dace · Jul 7, 2016

Welcome to R2R--I live just up the street from you in Wake Forest. That is one heck of a first set-up--very nice! I'm sure you know of The Reef Farm--they'll be having a cookout and frag swap/sale on July 16. You might be able to find some good deals on small frags there.

Anirban · Jul 7, 2016

Welcome......chapel hill here....

Agamerce · Jul 7, 2016

Welcome! Charlotte NC

Tony Jibster · Jul 7, 2016

Your all so nice. I knew I shouldn't believe what I was hearing...lol. Y'all are great and I can't wait to get to know you. Cool to see so many locals here too. Thanks for all the nice greetings!

Diesel · Jul 7, 2016

4FordFamily · Jul 7, 2016

Welcome home, you will love it here!

Tony Jibster · Jul 7, 2016

Gayle Dace said:
Welcome to R2R--I live just up the street from you in Wake Forest. That is one heck of a first set-up--very nice! I'm sure you know of The Reef Farm--they'll be having a cookout and frag swap/sale on July 16. You might be able to find some good deals on small frags there.

I never heard of the Reef Farm and I have been searching. Thank you! I can't wait to check them out.