New in San Diego

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[G Santana]

Welcome aboard

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Take things slowly. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[otzhorse]

 

[PTXReef]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

Happy Reefing!

 

[Adolfo]

 

[KrisReef]

 

[cgripp256]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

Oceanside here!

Awesome to know someone is close! I actually live off the 76/15 so Im only 20-30 from Oceanside

 

[cgripp256]

Well, I picked up the biocube and stand on my way home today. Thanks to all for the input. I put the stand together and was basically satisfied with the quality given how furniture is made today.

Then I went to move it and it basically disintegrated. Stupid particle board and cam locks. Hopefully the retail store takes it back Otherwise I’m out $200 before even get started.. ugh.

 

[VegasReefer]

That's messed up about the stand. There is a Reef2Reef sponsor in your area. They have top notch live stock and can definitely guide you in the right direction. The forums are great, but a good LFS is priceless!!

 

[cgripp256]

That's messed up about the stand. There is a Reef2Reef sponsor in your area. They have top notch live stock and can definitely guide you in the right direction. The forums are great, but a good LFS is priceless!!

Thats the one store i haven’t checked out yet. Its the furthest from where i live but looks good online.

 

[mermaid_life]

Welcome! I'm in San Diego too! Feel free to reach out anytime if you need help or advice!

 

[JoJosReef]

Welcome!

I like the cubes and think you'll enjoy the 32g.

You might have a look at 21LEDusa for supplemental lighting under the hood--I am running their ReefbarPros, but they have good spectrum on a great budget.

I get most of my livestock from AquaSD and you can do local pickup! I do too, but it's an hour 15 drive and back.

Edit: not sure if tagging vendors is appropriate on welcome threads.

 

[Fish Think Pink]

I’ve had a few 10 gallon freshwater tanks in my life and always wanted a reef tank. Now that I’m almost 50 years old I’m finally going to pull the trigger.
I’m a voracious reader and researcher whenever I start a new hobby. The problem I have is making a decision about which way to go.

I have an initial budget of about $1000 and am contemplating a 32gal bio cube vs a standard 40 breeder. I know I’ll eventually upgrade but with my lack of experience if things go bad and I lose the whole tank I couldn’t afford it to be in the thousands not to mention the cost of something like a Red Sea or JBJ is out of my reach currently.

I like the bio cube for a few reasons. We have dogs and cats and I like the security of a lid. I prefer the cube look vs a traditionally longer than wide aquarium.

I know the upgrade paths are limited with the bio cube vs a standard tank but I don’t think that’s a serious concern for me. If I got to the point where I wanted to upgrade I’d probably just buy a whole new system anyway and then keep the existing one.

Anyway, I look forward to getting going soon and picking over the thousands of posts 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 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

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

 

[SPR1968]

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[cgripp256]

Welcome! I'm in San Diego too! Feel free to reach out anytime if you need help or advice!

Thank you for the offer!

 

[cgripp256]

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 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

Funny. I was just sitting here thinking, I should start a build thread! .

 

[OceanPup]

Hello! I’m in Mira Mesa area Great to see other hobbyists in San Diego! I hope you enjoy your time on the forum ! I know I do and my water ponies too!

 

[cgripp256]

Hello! I’m in Mira Mesa area Great to see other hobbyists in San Diego! I hope you enjoy your time on the forum ! I know I do and my water ponies too!

very cool seahorses! I work in the MM area.