I’m going broke

kevgib67 · Jul 29, 2023

Welcome, glad you are here! At least information and advice is free here.

JFinlay · Jul 29, 2023

Welcome aboard!! Reach out if you have any questions on how to enjoy a reef on a budget, I’m more than happy with my 40 breeder with a HOB filter, whole premise of it was budget as possible, black box light, HOB refugium, etc.

Thriving and growing everything from softies to SPS

The thing that will get you is wanting to upgrade, going to spend around 3K on a 100 gallon system soon

Jimbhoy13 · Jul 29, 2023

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

Lps_lover12 · Jul 29, 2023

Welcome welcome!

FrugalReefer · Jul 29, 2023

CoralB · Jul 29, 2023

Welcome !!

Rmckoy · Jul 29, 2023

lane_95 said:
Hello, I’m newish to this, at least with adult money to make a decent tank. I’ve done a lot of trial and error over the last year trying to do a mixed reef. Lots of ups and downs and a lot of money (to me) invested. Hopefully I find the sweet spot soon!

Hi and welcome to r2r

I remember when I first started ( 1990’s ) the lfs at the time questioning if I really wanted to get into saltwater .
the way it was explained to me
If I could take a.$100 bill and set it on fire without crying I was ready

00W · Jul 29, 2023

You're going to fit in just fine!
Welcome Welcome to R2R!

Gumbies R Us · Aug 1, 2023

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

SPR1968 · Aug 2, 2023

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

Buckster · Aug 2, 2023

Hello and Welcome to R2R! I too had lost several corals in the beginning. I believe it was due to the fact that the tank was not ready and needed to mature

yurisreef · Aug 2, 2023

lane_95 said:
Hello, I’m newish to this, at least with adult money to make a decent tank. I’ve done a lot of trial and error over the last year trying to do a mixed reef. Lots of ups and downs and a lot of money (to me) invested. Hopefully I find the sweet spot soon!

Welcome to the club
Reef2reef will make your reefing experience easier...

ReeferHD · Aug 8, 2023

Welcome to R2R!

MDAquatics · Aug 8, 2023

Welcome! I have poured so much money into this it's ridiculous. You aren't alone! There are so many good resources on here for you to minimize the damage. Its going to help a lot!