New Group Member. Hello. :)

Reefermadness! · Oct 13, 2022

Hello Everyone.

I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Scott and I live on the Florida West Coast. I was into the hobby about 25 years ago before children. My kids are now out of college and on their own. I just purchased my first tank and equipment since then. Wow have things changed. I have no idea how we keep reef tanks back in the day. My new tank is a 180 gallon with a 40 gallon sump. Large octo protein skimmer, 55w UV, 2 MP 40, a wave pump, 3 Kessil A360x with controller, two additional 90 watt blue light bars, ATO and lots of other gadgets. The tank has about 150 lbs of live rock. After a full cycle, I started with a mated pair of perculas. Yesterday I got a fire fish, a diamond goby and a coral beauty Pygmy angel. Taking it slow as opposed to how I did it many years ago. I am looking forward to communicating with this group

Scott

Kristopher Conlin · Oct 13, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

Things have definitely changed a lot over the years. But it's only gotten easier! Glad you came back to the hobby!

Wrassenaround · Oct 13, 2022

Welcome back to the hobby and welcome to R2R! You should consider starting a build thread so we can watch your tank evolve and grow!

ScubaFish802 · Oct 13, 2022

CoralB · Oct 13, 2022

Welcome !!!

shakacuz · Oct 13, 2022

welcome aboard the r2r board!

ShepherdReefer · Oct 13, 2022

Hello and welcome to the channel

Big Smelly fish · Oct 13, 2022

Sean Clark · Oct 13, 2022

Welcome to the party.

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revhtree · Oct 13, 2022

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

kingoftheHiLLpeople · Oct 13, 2022

Welcome Scott!!!

vetteguy53081 · Oct 13, 2022

G Santana · Oct 13, 2022

Welcome to the Reef

RedReefer · Oct 13, 2022

Welcome to R2R!!! Glad you joined!

Fish Think Pink · Oct 13, 2022

Reefermadness! said:
Hello Everyone.

I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Scott and I live on the Florida West Coast. I was into the hobby about 25 years ago before children. My kids are now out of college and on their own. I just purchased my first tank and equipment since then. Wow have things changed. I have no idea how we keep reef tanks back in the day. My new tank is a 180 gallon with a 40 gallon sump. Large octo protein skimmer, 55w UV, 2 MP 40, a wave pump, 3 Kessil A360x with controller, two additional 90 watt blue light bars, ATO and lots of other gadgets. The tank has about 150 lbs of live rock. After a full cycle, I started with a mated pair of perculas. Yesterday I got a fire fish, a diamond goby and a coral beauty Pygmy angel. Taking it slow as opposed to how I did it many years ago. I am looking forward to communicating with this group

Scott

Hi Scott and Welcome! Glad you joined after returning to hobby. Patience is still the 'magic' in this hobby, but lighting and foods have truly improved (ok, lots more too since then, lol)

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.

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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...

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