Hello from the mountain state!

eheldreth · Sep 18, 2022

Hello everyone from beautiful West Virginia. I've been lurking on here for awhile and with the Tidal Gardens sale today I thought it was finally time to create an account.

I'm new to the hobby and have a four month old 29 gallon bio cube I bought used. It's been upgraded with intank filtration and refugium baskets, LED lights with a bluefish controller, and most recently an ATO. I've learned a lot from this forum and want to extend a thanks to all the members who post so much great information here.

My clowns and I are excited to finally add a couple of corals.

Peace River · Sep 18, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

Kristopher Conlin · Sep 18, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

Any specific corals you plan on trying to buy? With live sales I usually have a list of stuff I'm wanting so I don't go too crazy haha.

fishmandan · Sep 18, 2022

Welcome! This is an awesome community.

vetteguy53081 · Sep 18, 2022

Fred2482 · Sep 18, 2022

Welcome!

eheldreth · Sep 18, 2022

Kristopher Conlin said:
Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

Any specific corals you plan on trying to buy? With live sales I usually have a list of stuff I'm wanting so I don't go too crazy haha.

My list was a zoa or two, a clove or green star polyp, and something interesting but not too expensive. I didn't want to cry if/when I make a mistake and kill something my first go around with corals. LOL. I've picked up a Bob Marley, a Purple Clove Polyp, and a Duncan. That seems like a pretty good start. I may pick up one more if I see something really good pop up.

Jeffcb · Sep 18, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

Reefer Matt · Sep 18, 2022

jsker · Sep 18, 2022

Hello, welcome to R2R!!

tweeter · Sep 18, 2022

Hi! welcome to this awesome hobby! It's very addicting! And fun!

Kristopher Conlin · Sep 18, 2022

eheldreth said:
My list was a zoa or two, a clove or green star polyp, and something interesting but not too expensive. I didn't want to cry if/when I make a mistake and kill something my first go around with corals. LOL. I've picked up a Bob Marley, a Purple Clove Polyp, and a Duncan. That seems like a pretty good start. I may pick up one more if I see something really good pop up.

Cool those are some great starter corals!

shakacuz · Sep 18, 2022

welcome aboard the r2r board!

CoralB · Sep 18, 2022

Welcome !!!

tharbin · Sep 18, 2022

Welcome to R2R and good luck with the sale.

blaxsun · Sep 18, 2022

bnord · Sep 18, 2022

Nice! and thanks for joining and glad to have you

Pics always welcome and great way to connect

Fish Think Pink · Sep 18, 2022

eheldreth said:
Hello everyone from beautiful West Virginia. I've been lurking on here for awhile and with the Tidal Gardens sale today I thought it was finally time to create an account.

I'm new to the hobby and have a four month old 29 gallon bio cube I bought used. It's been upgraded with intank filtration and refugium baskets, LED lights with a bluefish controller, and most recently an ATO. I've learned a lot from this forum and want to extend a thanks to all the members who post so much great information here.

My clowns and I are excited to finally add a couple of corals.

Hi to you and your clowns! 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 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 in West Virginia:

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.

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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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