Hey Yall

Rigoberto · Sep 30, 2022

Greetings all!

I started keeping saltwater fish when I was in college about 35 years ago. At that time, while in college, I bought a used 20g high tank with a HOB filter from a guy on USENET (if anyone remembers that). I kept that system for several years as FO. I almost changed my major to oceanography. Alas, this was not feasible economically for me at that time (loans to repay and all that).

I love saltwater/seas/oceans. I have no idea why but it is a basic, magnetic attraction (maybe others feel that too?). Over the years, I have hosted several tanks to fill my need for connection to the seas (as I live among 'dirt people', lol). Now, I pursue aquaculture mostly as an educational endeavor to inform my understanding of our planet, its challenges, and to make sure some of my fishy friends have a long, healthy life.

I am excited to be here and I look forward to making new friends, sharing ideas, techniques, and understanding relevant to the long term sustenance of marine life on our planet. ❤

Yours,
Robert

vetteguy53081 · Sep 30, 2022

reaper93 · Sep 30, 2022

Welcome!!

Sleeping Giant · Sep 30, 2022

Welcome to R2R

ShepherdReefer · Sep 30, 2022

Hello and welcome to the channel

dstockwell · Sep 30, 2022

Welcome to the Reef

Fish Think Pink · Sep 30, 2022

Rigoberto said:
Greetings all!

I started keeping saltwater fish when I was in college about 35 years ago. At that time, while in college, I bought a used 20g high tank with a HOB filter from a guy on USENET (if anyone remembers that). I kept that system for several years as FO. I almost changed my major to oceanography. Alas, this was not feasible economically for me at that time (loans to repay and all that).

I love saltwater/seas/oceans. I have no idea why but it is a basic, magnetic attraction (maybe others feel that too?). Over the years, I have hosted several tanks to fill my need for connection to the seas (as I live among 'dirt people', lol). Now, I pursue aquaculture mostly as an educational endeavor to inform my understanding of our planet, its challenges, and to make sure some of my fishy friends have a long, healthy life.

I am excited to be here and I look forward to making new friends, sharing ideas, techniques, and understanding relevant to the long term sustenance of marine life on our planet. ❤

Yours,
Robert

Hi Robert and Welcome! Big "Howdy" from DFW - sounds like we might be neighbors (Grand Prairie). Glad you joined and are returning. You will fit right in!

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 North Texas:

DFWMAS

dfwmas.org

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.

www.reef2reef.com

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...

www.reef2reef.com

Uncle99 · Sep 30, 2022

Welcome to R2R.
Can be an obsession, in a good kinda way.
Enjoy.

Kristopher Conlin · Sep 30, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

Peace River · Sep 30, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

dcsorrell · Sep 30, 2022

Looking forward to your build thread!

Rigoberto · Sep 30, 2022

vetteguy53081 said:

Thanks vetteguy53081!

Fish Think Pink said:
Hi Robert and Welcome! Big "Howdy" from DFW - sounds like we might be neighbors (Grand Prairie). Glad you joined and are returning. You will fit right in!

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 North Texas:

DFWMAS

dfwmas.org

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.

www.reef2reef.com

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...

www.reef2reef.com

Hey Pink!

We are indeed neighbors! Thank you for your kind response.

Well I have to say I am much more disciplined that I was when I had my first tank so long ago. My motto now is THINKING BEFORE ACTING!!! So much less stress for everyone that way.

I keep a log of my interactions with my tank ecosystem, and I am happy to share my theories and practical experience. Although I probably do not have the resources for a proper build thread. I will be most happy to share what I find is working well and what is not.

Robert

Rigoberto · Sep 30, 2022

Uncle99 said:
Welcome to R2R.
Can be an obsession, in a good kinda way.
Enjoy.

The detail is very important in this case.

G Santana · Sep 30, 2022

Welcome to the Reef

CoralB · Sep 30, 2022

Welcome !!!

Steph72 · Sep 30, 2022

Rigoberto said:
Greetings all!

I started keeping saltwater fish when I was in college about 35 years ago. At that time, while in college, I bought a used 20g high tank with a HOB filter from a guy on USENET (if anyone remembers that). I kept that system for several years as FO. I almost changed my major to oceanography. Alas, this was not feasible economically for me at that time (loans to repay and all that).

I love saltwater/seas/oceans. I have no idea why but it is a basic, magnetic attraction (maybe others feel that too?). Over the years, I have hosted several tanks to fill my need for connection to the seas (as I live among 'dirt people', lol). Now, I pursue aquaculture mostly as an educational endeavor to inform my understanding of our planet, its challenges, and to make sure some of my fishy friends have a long, healthy life.

I am excited to be here and I look forward to making new friends, sharing ideas, techniques, and understanding relevant to the long term sustenance of marine life on our planet. ❤

Yours,
Robert