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Stevepogo · Nov 10, 2022

Just starting out with first saltwater tank for last few months with a tank I took over from someone. It’s just a small Fluval 13.5 gal. Realized we will not be able to get all of the fish and coral my wife would want in there so retrofitting the 72gal bow front Cichlid tank that I have with canisters until I get a new large tank with a sump. Looking forward to exploring this saltwater hobby

Peace River · Nov 10, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

zaga · Nov 10, 2022

Can't wait to see the upgrade!

Gtinnel · Nov 10, 2022

Welcome to R2R

ShepherdReefer · Nov 10, 2022

Hello, and welcome to the channel

Sean Clark · Nov 10, 2022

Welcome to the party.

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LisaMarie · Nov 10, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

bnord · Nov 10, 2022

Sounds like some first class DIYing ahead of you. Best of luck and don’t hesitate to ask.

Fishy888 · Nov 10, 2022

Welcome to R2R! We’re glad you joined! People here are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Feel free to ask questions. I think you’ll really like it here.

Big Smelly fish · Nov 10, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

shakacuz · Nov 10, 2022

welcome aboard the r2r board!

G Santana · Nov 10, 2022

Welcome to the Reef

revhtree · Nov 10, 2022

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family!

CoralB · Nov 10, 2022

Welcome !!!

Adolfo · Nov 10, 2022

kevgib67 · Nov 10, 2022

Welcome,glad you are here!

Fish Think Pink · Nov 10, 2022

Stevepogo said:
Just starting out with first saltwater tank for last few months with a tank I took over from someone. It’s just a small Fluval 13.5 gal. Realized we will not be able to get all of the fish and coral my wife would want in there so retrofitting the 72gal bow front Cichlid tank that I have with canisters until I get a new large tank with a sump. Looking forward to exploring this saltwater hobby

Welcome! Glad you joined. Originally I transitioned from freshwater to saltwater doing exactly what you are doing with that 72 gallon.

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). You might consider doing a thread for each tank (entirely up to you) but you will only get one badge. I find it is helpful to have each tank in its own thread, but that is just me - I'd do thread for your 13.5 and one for the converting 72 gallon.

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.

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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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