Lots to Learn, Considering the Hobby

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[jsker]

 

[Jimbhoy13]

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

 

[nabedell]

Welcome, glad your here. Not sure if it is where you got your idea but BRS has clown harem and anemone build on YouTube.

I was giving up on the idea because there is so much info about "just 2 clowns in a tank" out there but that video, the "27 clowns 27 months" thread on ReefCentral and a few other things I've been studying gave me hope. What I know for sure is it's not easy and something I'd need to build into.

 

[Reefer Matt Verified Media Partner]

 

[Projects with Sam]

 

[Rmckoy]

First and most important . Welcome to r2r

this can be a very rewarding hobby but can also be the biggest pain in the butt .
do your research and when that’s done start over again .
20+ years in this hobby and I’m still learning something new everyday . Even though there has been plenty of times I was either bored , live in general got in the way . Or frustrated and letting it go . I have always went back in stronger than what I initially started .
the best part now . There is far more information available now .
Plan what you want before starting as saltwater has a lot more restrictions in terms of livestock
Purchase quality test kits , rodi water system , and if you can live rock will be beneficial compared to dead dry rock

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!!

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to the Reef

 

[death-by-reef]

 

[SPR1968]

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello, and welcome to the channel.

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

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

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Recently picked up the itch to try a saltwater tank. I have to admit that the freshwater tanks I've had in the past have bored me and gone a little under-kept (but never neglected) so I'm doing a lot of research and jumping in slowly.

My dream build is to create an anemone + Clown harem tank. This is what I imagined from the very beginning. I want something that feels like it's teeming with life and would rather have lots of active smaller fish and inverts vs a few big fish. I love the colors, the life, the feeling of a complete ecosystem.

Which brings me to corals. I'm more interested in SPS and LPS corals than softies. I'd be seeking a really natural, calming reef vs something overly intense with color and borderline psychedelic with lots of zoas, for example.

Biding my time for now and learning as much as possible. Once life permits I'll begin thinking about a simple first reef tank to test my dedication and cut my teeth before going after that dream tank.

Welcome! Glad you joined.

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:

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

 

[nabedell]

Welcome! Glad you joined.

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:

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

Thanks for your reply. I'd been looking for the local reef club area!

 

[Dierks]

If you dip your toes in, be prepared to jump in the pool!

This hobby will grab onto you and never let you go, or it will be a one-time in-and-crash type of deal. If you like to tinker with things and always be figuring something out then this is the hobby for you. It branches out into a million different areas, lights, coral, fish, microorganisms, Inverts, algae, chemistry, Water treatment... I can go on, and on... This is the reason I love it. Right when I get my head wrapped around something it just drags me deeper!

If you are looking for something easy, this isn't it... But if you are stubborn and learn how to do things just so, man alive... This is the most rewarding hobby I have ever done.

 

[steveschuerger]

Welcome to the Reef! I understand about wanting a challenge . I have a 90 gallon freshwater in my living room that is my discus community tank. Thought they’d be more challenging than other freshies. Turns out they pretty much are as easy to take care of as the fresh angels I’ve had. Always wanted to try a saltwater tank, and now I've had a reef for a year and it still challenges me. But so worth it. Just remember it’s a deep plunge once you start.

 

[Adolfo]

 

[Fishy888]

Welcome to R2R! This forum is full of knowledgeable and friendly people. I'm glad to see you're researching before just jumping in. It'll take hard work and diligence but one nicely done reef tank has more life in it than even 10 large freshwater tanks. Certainly more diversity of life. It's more than worth the work though. Again, welcome to the forum. We're glad you're here.