Introducing Myself

sillico · Nov 29, 2016

Hello all, I'm Chris, I am new to the forum and to salt water tanks as well, my friend TUSI, a member of the site recommend me here. I recently just bought a "Fluval M-90 Reef Aquarium Set
36-Gallon M-90 Reef Aquarium Set" it includes

Stylish reef aquarium and cabinet set
Glass aquarium with frosted rim framing and a high-quality laminated cabinet with two-tone doors
Integrated compartment houses a filter, Fluval Sea Protein Skimmer and Fluval Sea CP1 Circulation Pump for healthy water circulation and outstanding filtration
Practical drain valve with drain hose for easy and convenient water changes
Powerful day & night illumination with 3 settings: ON (day, night) and OFF switch
All hardware is neatly concealed in the cabinet so that you can enjoy a pleasing aesthetic experience

I have a good friend of mine that has his own tank helping me out and I've been doing a bunch of research myself. I just wanted to ask you all whats the next step you recommend me doing? any other items/equipment you suggest me buying or should i start purchasing my sand and live rock as my next step? I am listening with an open ear and all the tips/suggestions would be very much appreciated.

SalinFL · Nov 29, 2016

Hi Chris, welcome to R2R! Your system is pretty much a plug n play and although I'm sure someone on here will come along and suggest something you could add to your system, there certainly isn't anything stopping you from at least getting started with sand, reef water and rock. Enjoy your new tank!

Wiz · Nov 29, 2016

Sounds like your off to a great start. Welcome

Salty1962 · Nov 29, 2016

Welcome to R2R!

Tahoe61 · Nov 29, 2016

Welcome.

Chrisfish · Nov 29, 2016

Welcome to R2R

Ljaus · Nov 29, 2016

Welcome to R2R.

KJ · Nov 29, 2016

Welcome to R2R

Mike_J · Nov 29, 2016

Welcome to R2R, Chris! This certainly is the best place for information and to meet some new reef peeps

If you have not read it already, here is a great article worth your time: https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.84/. Besides the forums, there are several other R2R articles that might help you along in these early stages. Best of luck and happy reefing!

helen ann · Nov 29, 2016

Hi Chris!

dbl · Nov 29, 2016

Welcome to R2R Chris.

MaiReef · Nov 29, 2016

Welcome to R2R, Chris! Find your source for water. Either distilled, RO/DI from your LFS or getting yourself a RO/DI system. Personally if I had to do it all over again, I would start with Instant Ocean Salt and not buy so much substrate.

Squirrel_reefer · Nov 29, 2016

welcome, glad to have you here. Looks like you're ready to get your feet wet, I would source your water and you'll be good to go

melypr1985 · Nov 29, 2016

Welcome to R2R! Glad to have you! You can certainly start getting your sand and rock together. You'll still need a light, heater and to decide whether you want to use a skimmer or not.