hello my salty friends!

[Civilized_drifter]

I just wanted to say hello to all of y'all. I've been into freshwater aquariums for years now and recently decided to dive head first into the salt world. I just picked up a 40b from the petco $1 per gallon sale so I could turn it into my dream tank! Im sure ill be asking a lot of silly questions so please bare with me. Im glad to be here and even more excited about learning the hobby inside and out!

 

[kschweer]

Welcome to R2R!! No such thing as a silly question. Ask away!

 

[Civilized_drifter]

Alright then, to drill or not to drill is the question lol

 

[kschweer]

Lol. I would either get a reef ready (already drilled with overflow) or dill and install an overflow. I'm not a big fan of hang on overflow boxes personally. Having a drilled tank with a so gives you more options equipment wise and a place to "hide" a good amount of your equipment as well.

 

[Civilized_drifter]

That is the general consensus I've been getting. Would love to do a nice display fugue but this is going to be a budget build

 

[Tahoe61]

Welcome.

Where there is a will there is a tank. Make your life easier in the long run and drill.

 

[4FordFamily]

Welcome home, you'll love it here!

 

[Shep]

Welcome to the community! Its great to have you!

 

[Reefing Madness]

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

Welcome to R2R!! There is nothing wrong with a budget build. I would just make sure to plan out all purchases and make a dedicated saltwater budget. This way you can save for what you really want. I wouldn't do what I did and end up buying things 2-3 times. Depending on where you are located, you may have a local reef club. This could be a good place to get some used equipment.

 

[mike007]

WELCOME TO R2R.

 

[Civilized_drifter]

Seahorse keeper, I joing one right before I joined this forum. There is already a guy who is gonna hook me up with a lot of stuff for free/small amount of cash. Just gotta drive over a hour but it will be worth it.