Lydia from oklahoma

Lydia Barnett · Jun 21, 2017

Hello my name is Lydia I am new to this hobby and very nervous about it . I just recently purchased my first 180 gal. Bow front tank and anxious to fill it. I understand patience is a must and I will be taking this build nice and slow . I appreciate any help and advice that you nay give me as I start this new adventure. Thank you in advance.

Ok_cowboy1 · Jun 21, 2017

Welcome to the hobby my friend. Just have patience, don't move too fast and read, read and read. The more you learn, the easier and better your tank will be. We all mess up from time to time, don't get frustrated and continue moving forward.

Salty1962 · Jun 21, 2017

Welcome to R2R!

dbl · Jun 21, 2017

Welcome to R2R Lydia and to the hobby. Patience is king in your new venture. If you haven't read the thread below, take a look.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/

Pongo · Jun 21, 2017

Welcome to R2R and your new obsession.
Here you will find an enormous amount of invaluable information from so many helpful people.

No matter how slow you go, stop and consider if you may be going to fast.

KJ · Jun 21, 2017

Welcome to R2R !!!

kschweer · Jun 21, 2017

Welcome!!

jsker · Jun 21, 2017

Welcome to R2R Lydia. Very exciting to start with a large system. There is a great resource here on R2R and a bunch of members that will help you through your journey

Zorlog · Jun 21, 2017

Welcome

Katrina71 · Jun 21, 2017

Hi! You sound a lot like me. Buy the big bottle of aspirin and have fun! Please post a pic when you are ready.

brett_schn · Jun 21, 2017

Katrina71 said:
Hi! You sound a lot like me. Buy the big bottle of aspirin and have fun! Please post a pic when you are ready.

Lol.

4FordFamily · Jun 21, 2017

Welcome home, you will love it here!

Keep us posted with the 180 with lots of photos!

melypr1985 · Jun 21, 2017

Welcome to R2R!

SantaMonicaHelp · Jun 21, 2017

Lydia Barnett said:
Hello my name is Lydia I am new to this hobby and very nervous about it . I just recently purchased my first 180 gal. Bow front tank and anxious to fill it. I understand patience is a must and I will be taking this build nice and slow . I appreciate any help and advice that you nay give me as I start this new adventure. Thank you in advance.

Hi Lydia!
Welcome to the forum

Congratulations with your purchase! I am sure you will love this adventure

What fish do you want to have?

Zhenya