New here from Central Florida

Flameback Pair · Mar 22, 2022

Hello @Kelly3s and welcome to R2R!! Glad you could join us!! You're off to a great start!! Could we see some pics of the new tank?

otzhorse · Mar 22, 2022

|Frank| · Mar 22, 2022

Welcome to R2R!!

Schraufabagel · Mar 22, 2022

Adolfo · Mar 23, 2022

Jeffcb · Mar 23, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

FiddlersReef · Mar 23, 2022

Welcome to R2R!

Kelly3s · Mar 23, 2022

Kelly3s said:
Hi everyone. I am getting back into the hobby after 12 years out.
We have a 75g that was purchased from someone that had it running 15+ years. We acquired the live rock and sand.
The rest of the equipment was old, so we bought a new AquaticLife HM Electronics Edge Marine Coral Reef LED light, a new Bashsea 24-10-14 Rimless Bio Refugium Sump, and a new Simplicity 1200 skimmer.

It has been running over a month now. There are some "easy" corals and fish thriving well. Now I am looking to fill it our more a little at a time.

I still have a lot to learn and am still making rookie mistakes. I look forward to bouncing some questions of the experts here.

Since you asked...here are some pics. Of course my best tank mates decided to get camera shy. By the weekend I should have the last of most my additions for now. Then it will be just waiting for things to grow. Also waiting to find the right hammer and torch.

vetteguy53081 · Mar 24, 2022

Sean Clark · Mar 24, 2022

scardall said:
not wise to use these crabs as they are opportunist that will eventually start eating your corals. good luck

bnord said:
emerald crabs forever!!

moz71 said:
Coincidentally, just watched my emerald gobble down a brand new Zoa frag I just added. They are the worst

Kind of like this? The worst.

Shared album from Sean ð¸

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Kelly3s · Mar 25, 2022

Sean Clark said:
Kind of like this? The worst.

Shared album from Sean ð¸

Tap to view!

photos.app.goo.gl

I think you put this in the wrong thread

Glenner’sreef · Mar 25, 2022

Welcome back!!!!!

bnord · Mar 25, 2022

Sean Clark said:
Kind of like this? The worst.

Shared album from Sean ð¸

Tap to view!

photos.app.goo.gl

Obviously pictures don't lie. I have never seen evidence in any of the tanks that I have that Emeralds have caused any damage, understanding I don't have 24 hour night time video surveillance (like my wife has to figure out what is grabbing an occasion hen at night...) but clearly they can and do. But I also don't have a spot of bubble algae in any tank EXCEPT in places they can't reach.

Will continue to follow my approach to occasionally add a sexed EC to the display, males in the sump or the horse trough, females in the tank, but I will cease in suggesting them as a control particularly in posts that beginners read.

Of course that's just my opinion and I could be wrong - smile

Sean Clark · Mar 25, 2022

Kelly3s said:
I think you put this in the wrong thread

Yep lol. OOPS.

Fish Think Pink · Mar 25, 2022

Kelly3s said:
Hi everyone. I am getting back into the hobby after 12 years out.
We have a 75g that was purchased from someone that had it running 15+ years. We acquired the live rock and sand.
The rest of the equipment was old, so we bought a new AquaticLife HM Electronics Edge Marine Coral Reef LED light, a new Bashsea 24-10-14 Rimless Bio Refugium Sump, and a new Simplicity 1200 skimmer.

It has been running over a month now. There are some "easy" corals and fish thriving well. Now I am looking to fill it our more a little at a time.

I still have a lot to learn and am still making rookie mistakes. I look forward to bouncing some questions of the experts here.

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...

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