New Guy to Hobby, can't wait to get going!

[Aaron King]

Hello R2R!

I have been wanting to get into this forever and finally I am all about it. I have been researching, checking out a lot of videos such as the BRS 52 week series and various YouTube content but have yet to purchase anything.

This is going to be a long time hobby for me I can tell (like golf...) so I am getting anxious to buy everything but I am enjoying the learning process.

I have a custom tank picked out (24x24x24), protein Skimmer, sump and I am battling with the lighting situation (XR 15 or 30, Kessil's etc.) but once I make my choice I'll be hemorrhaging some money and I'll start a thread with my build.

Any advice is welcome along the way and I look forward to learning from you all of your knowledge in the threads!

 

[kschweer]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Aspec]

I like the Kessil as it gives off that MH shimmer. Nothing wrong with the Radion -- had one before I went to a Kessil A360.

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R and thanks for joining.

 

[melypr1985]

Welcome to R2R! It's great to have you here!

 

[FishGuyBri]

You've already done the best thing you can by joining the forum. I'm still a novice having set up my first reef tank in December and I would have made soooooo many mistakes without the wonderful people on here. You're in the right place!

 

[MightyMouse85]

Welcome. There is more than enough information and experienced people on here to answer any question. Just remember it doesn't matter how long you have been doing this you will never know it all. So ask anything!

 

[Maritimer]

Welcome aboard, Aaron!

Sounds like you've got a great plan in place - research, study, absorb, more research ... and then move decisively!

Looking forward to coming across your build thread!

~Bruce

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

Welcome!

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!

 

[jasonamyers]

Welcome! I got my first reef tank last year and it came with Hydra 26HDs. They are amazing lights, but I didn't know how to use them. So if you pick a light that isn't auto spectrum like the Kessil or some others, make sure you get to know someone who understands how to find good settings for the more complex lights.

 

[Hemlawk]

Hi Im new too. It's going to torture staring at an empty tank while it cycles.

 

[glb]

Welcome! Ask a ton of questions here. Everyone wants to help!