Hello! Looking at getting into reefing!

[AlexR9364]

Hi guys!
UK based beginner looking at getting into the Marine Reef Aquarium hobby!
At the moment most of it is spent doing my research on fish, marine/reef habitats and how I might start to get my feet wet.
I live in shared accommodation and at the moment I think 130L/30 gal is about as big as I can go, particularly as I won't have room to set up RO/DI units on a permanent basis.
Any tips, hints and suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Happy reefing!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Kennya]

Welcome to R2R

 

[Zach B]

Welcome

 

[sp1187]

welcome to the show.

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[SeaworthyAquatics]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Just John]

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Glad you're here. This is going to be fun!

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hi guys!
UK based beginner looking at getting into the Marine Reef Aquarium hobby!
At the moment most of it is spent doing my research on fish, marine/reef habitats and how I might start to get my feet wet.
I live in shared accommodation and at the moment I think 130L/30 gal is about as big as I can go, particularly as I won't have room to set up RO/DI units on a permanent basis.
Any tips, hints and suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Happy reefing!

Welcome! Glad you joined. Sounds like you are already doing research, so you've got my #1 suggestion already - YOU ROCK!!!

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I wish I had started while in planning stage, right where it sounds like you are at this time. Instead, 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 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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[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Sean Clark]

Getting salty... I like it. Welcome.

 

[PeterC99]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome!

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to R2R and the obsession

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world Alex. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

You can get the UK banner here: Click Account then “Join User Group”, scroll to the bottom and click on “United Kingdom User Group‘’

 

[Sebastiancrab]

Welcome to the best reef!

 

[bnord]

Welcome to da club
lots of nice neat all in one tanks with integrated stands to choose from that would not intrude on your roommates

Go slow and steady, Strat a build thread, and you will get plenty opinions, detailed support, and encouragement

 

[muzikalmatt]

Hello from across the pond and welcome to Reef2Reef! Best advice I can give is to do your research and take it slow! Enjoy the ride!

 

[Reeferjunkie]

Welcome to r2r

 

[Current Tides]

Hi guys!
UK based beginner looking at getting into the Marine Reef Aquarium hobby!
At the moment most of it is spent doing my research on fish, marine/reef habitats and how I might start to get my feet wet.
I live in shared accommodation and at the moment I think 130L/30 gal is about as big as I can go, particularly as I won't have room to set up RO/DI units on a permanent basis.
Any tips, hints and suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Happy reefing!

stick with it if you have interest in it. this is a very demanding hobby, but far more rewarding in my opinion. if your only concern is where to put the RODI units, they have faucet adapters you can easily connect to under your sink. start small dont rush, fishkeeping, and moreso coralkeeping are fairly delicate practices, so dont start a riot by overpopulating