Hi, im Helena

[SPR1968]

Welcome Helena!

 

[jabberwock]

welcome, the setup looks fantastic! Lots of good advice on here already. Go slow, QT is a very good idea especially with a tank that size. There will be setbacks, accept that and learn from them. Just say no to crabs. Have fun!

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Hi Helena! Welcome to the reef!

So sorry to hear about your father.

As far as diving in, I'd say do it head first! Know what your system consists of mechanically and the living things. Have an idea of Where you want this reef to be in a few years and worth toward that.

For every question you have, there are likely multiple correct answers. This is why knowing your system is important. The answer given by someone running a 20 gallon cube or a 300 gallon FOWLR tank may not be applicable to your reef.

Choosing a mentor is a great idea.

 

[Anemone_Fanatic]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Reefbuds]

Welcome!! Great looking set up so far, which will go a long ways. Be patient and try to keep things as natural as possible. If there is a natural solution to a problem, take that route 90% of the time. Start with a strong clean up crew and move on slowly from there. Remember to sit back and enjoy it from time to time as well!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world Helena. Sorry for your loss. Nice tank and aquascape. Take things slowly. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[blaxsun]

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

 

[CoralClasher]

Hi from Minnesota

 

[bnord]

Welcome Helena and first condolences and so precious that you have a something to keep with you
Trust it will be a beautiful little piece of reef.

There are plenty of folks here to help at every turn

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to R2R, sorry for your loss!
Anything you need R2R will help you along the way, great folks here, solid information on tap.

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hey everyone,
I'm Helena, im completely new to the hobby. My father passed away two weeks ago after just starting a reef tank.
Ive watched hundreds of youtube videos, read two books and i study veterinary medicine so now im a bit more confident i can make this work.
But ive come to realise everyone does this differently. Whatever question I have there are hundreds of different answers.
How do you find your own path in this hobby? How to know who to take advice from?
I dont really want to learn by trail and error considering those are living beings.
Its a beautiful hobby I just wish there was a consensus on certain things.
Also here are pictures of our set up.

Hi Helena. I'm Lisa. It sucks your dad passed away and I'm sorry for your loss.

Welcome! Glad you joined. I'd recommend using Bulk Reef Supply YouTube videos for knowledge to get your baseline of knowledge.

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:

Global 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

 

[OuteastREEFS]

Hi Helena great questions!! I've always found reading books and coral magazine with a lot of scientific evidence, trial and error can help better understand and weed out bad advice. keep it simple!!

 

[CoralB]

Sorry for your loss !
That’s sucks !!!
Welcome !!!

 

[Joe81]

Hey everyone,
I'm Helena, im completely new to the hobby. My father passed away two weeks ago after just starting a reef tank.
Ive watched hundreds of youtube videos, read two books and i study veterinary medicine so now im a bit more confident i can make this work.
But ive come to realise everyone does this differently. Whatever question I have there are hundreds of different answers.
How do you find your own path in this hobby? How to know who to take advice from?
I dont really want to learn by trail and error considering those are living beings.
Its a beautiful hobby I just wish there was a consensus on certain things.
Also here are pictures of our set up.

Hi Helena, nice setup! You will learn who you can and can’t trust(especially on you tube!)