New beginnings.

[bud_rick]

Hey everybody. This is what I am considering my return to the hobby. The last time I have had a serious reef tank was years ago, then I reduced it down to a desktop setup with a damsel, feather duster and a couple euphyllia up until this point.

Things have changed for me and now I finally have enough time to devote to the hobby which makes me very happy. My plans are to slowly start collecting frags to grow out and sell at local frag swaps! Right now I have a 75 gallon and 50 gallon lowboy both on seperate sumps which will be getting setup and cycled within the next month or so. Until then I am grabbing up corals and placing them in my 29 gal and 15 gallon desktop tank under g5 radion xr30 lights which will eventually be setup on the grow out tanks once they are cycled.


15 Gal

29 gal

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

Nice looking tanks!

 

[Jonify]

Nice—welcome to R2R!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Elise_]

Welcome! I hope you enjoy it here, good luck with your tanks!

 

[dschuffert]

Welcome! Nice looking tanks!!

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello, and welcome to the channel.

 

[bnord]

super nice to have you and clear you know the steps needed to get you where you want to go. We are here to fill in the gaps

 

[Anemone_Fanatic]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, you have some really nice pieces, glad you are here!

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[jsker]

 

[Sean Clark]

Looking good. Welcome to the party.

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hey everybody. This is what I am considering my return to the hobby. The last time I have had a serious reef tank was years ago, then I reduced it down to a desktop setup with a damsel, feather duster and a couple euphyllia up until this point.

Things have changed for me and now I finally have enough time to devote to the hobby which makes me very happy. My plans are to slowly start collecting frags to grow out and sell at local frag swaps! Right now I have a 75 gallon and 50 gallon lowboy both on seperate sumps which will be getting setup and cycled within the next month or so. Until then I am grabbing up corals and placing them in my 29 gal and 15 gallon desktop tank under g5 radion xr30 lights which will eventually be setup on the grow out tanks once they are cycled.


15 Gal

29 gal

Welcome! Glad you joined and glad life has gotten smoother for you to refocus on your hobby.

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). Thanks for the photos!

This might help you find people local to you in upstate NY:

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

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R

 

[TheReefDiary]

Welcome back! Hoping when life gets busier I can stay in the hobby. Currently childless so I have time, but the business trashed up a good portion already.

Looking forward to seeing the builds posted!

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!!

 

[Fishy888]

Hello and welcome to R2R! There are many helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly people here. Your tanks look awesome! I hope you start a build thread. I’d love to see your reef progress.