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b0bburg3r
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Go slow
Test your water
Research before you add anything
QT is always worth it
Listen to others before you/ don’t listen to everyone. Sounds weird but people have there own ways that all work but if you mix all of them it may not work as expected. Think of a recipe for what ever your going to cook. (BRS) I won’t take credit
keep in mind I am still learning after being born again into the hobby.
Test your water
Research before you add anything
QT is always worth it
Listen to others before you/ don’t listen to everyone. Sounds weird but people have there own ways that all work but if you mix all of them it may not work as expected. Think of a recipe for what ever your going to cook. (BRS) I won’t take credit
keep in mind I am still learning after being born again into the hobby.
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StatelineReefer
Reef Safe With Caution
1. Decide what you want to test for, and test regularly.
2. Not everything goes in the tank at once, research your desired livestock, and understand what they eat, how they eat, what kind of tankmates they prefer, and bounce ideas off R2R as far as a stocking list. Wrasse in particular are an interesting addition that will make you pull your hair out.
3. Everyone says 'more volume is easier' when they don't have to carry the buckets. BUT get the largest tank you can maintain as well as the largest tank you can afford. Many people say 'I'll upgrade later' and DEEPLY REGRET the trouble it is to upgrade later.
4. There is an ugly stage, you will miss it when it's gone, because the next typical stages are dinos and tank tear down. Don't fall into this trap and chase numbers. Steady is steady.
5. It's YOUR tank, and can be a lot of work at first, what you stock it with, what you light it with, what you filter it with all are secondary to the fundamental reasons most of us keep water in a box, and that is to enjoy gazing upon what's inside to inspire, enlighten, and amaze us.
Thanks for coming to my TED talk.
2. Not everything goes in the tank at once, research your desired livestock, and understand what they eat, how they eat, what kind of tankmates they prefer, and bounce ideas off R2R as far as a stocking list. Wrasse in particular are an interesting addition that will make you pull your hair out.
3. Everyone says 'more volume is easier' when they don't have to carry the buckets. BUT get the largest tank you can maintain as well as the largest tank you can afford. Many people say 'I'll upgrade later' and DEEPLY REGRET the trouble it is to upgrade later.
4. There is an ugly stage, you will miss it when it's gone, because the next typical stages are dinos and tank tear down. Don't fall into this trap and chase numbers. Steady is steady.
5. It's YOUR tank, and can be a lot of work at first, what you stock it with, what you light it with, what you filter it with all are secondary to the fundamental reasons most of us keep water in a box, and that is to enjoy gazing upon what's inside to inspire, enlighten, and amaze us.
Thanks for coming to my TED talk.
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steveschuerger
I love Gonis and Euphyllia. Maybe too much
Go slow and plan how you want the tank to look and what you plan to do with it.
Let the tank cycle first, if you want to speed the process a bit get something like Dr. Tim’s One and Only or another bacterial starter .
Also make sure you enough live rock, and if you do sand go fairly deep like about 3-4 inches.
Test kits. Get them. I’ve got Hanna testers, a bit expensive but worth it.
RODI filter is a high priority too. I use distilled water myself for top off and changes , mainly due to living in apartment and afraid of messing up the pipes.
I’d say get a tank between 30-60 gallons, the smaller is a good starter size and the larger still isn’t too bad and you won’t be overworked with lugging water.
Lastly patience patience patience and enjoy the journey.
Let the tank cycle first, if you want to speed the process a bit get something like Dr. Tim’s One and Only or another bacterial starter .
Also make sure you enough live rock, and if you do sand go fairly deep like about 3-4 inches.
Test kits. Get them. I’ve got Hanna testers, a bit expensive but worth it.
RODI filter is a high priority too. I use distilled water myself for top off and changes , mainly due to living in apartment and afraid of messing up the pipes.
I’d say get a tank between 30-60 gallons, the smaller is a good starter size and the larger still isn’t too bad and you won’t be overworked with lugging water.
Lastly patience patience patience and enjoy the journey.
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1. Get your significant other a present
2. Re finance loans to put more money away every month
3. Don’t tell your co-workers about your tank, they will give you ****
4. Provide your family/friends notice that you’ll severely inconvenience their time either when you go on vacation and need a tank sitter or when a catastrophic event happens (like dumping 50 gallons of saltwater in your living room, for example)
5. Realize that you’re never going to be satisfied with what you currently have.
2. Re finance loans to put more money away every month
3. Don’t tell your co-workers about your tank, they will give you ****
4. Provide your family/friends notice that you’ll severely inconvenience their time either when you go on vacation and need a tank sitter or when a catastrophic event happens (like dumping 50 gallons of saltwater in your living room, for example)
5. Realize that you’re never going to be satisfied with what you currently have.
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LeannaBanana
Fishies and Frenchies
Oh, this is a great question!
1) It will take more time than you think. "Go Slow" is one thing. Plan to "go slower."
2) If it's your first SW tank, give yourself grace to make mistakes. Research, research, research, but don't beat yourself up when something doesn't go to plan. Life uh, finds a way.
3) Have some "wish list" of what you want for your tank. Just fish and live rock? Fish, live rock, and some coral? Know that when you get "into" coral, it'll bite you with the addiction venom and that's all you'll want to do.
4) Plan for your next tank. No really. One will not be enough. Go ahead and start setting aside cash or whatever for your next build.
5) Don't chase numbers, but do chase happiness. Monitor your tank every day. Whether it's sitting in front of it several times a day, or a camera, whatever. Know what your tank looks like during morning, afternoon, lights off. That way, when something abnormal happens you KNOW and don't second guess yourself. Have a plan for how to handle unwanted hitchhikers, crashes, and other borderline "emergencies."
1) It will take more time than you think. "Go Slow" is one thing. Plan to "go slower."
2) If it's your first SW tank, give yourself grace to make mistakes. Research, research, research, but don't beat yourself up when something doesn't go to plan. Life uh, finds a way.
3) Have some "wish list" of what you want for your tank. Just fish and live rock? Fish, live rock, and some coral? Know that when you get "into" coral, it'll bite you with the addiction venom and that's all you'll want to do.
4) Plan for your next tank. No really. One will not be enough. Go ahead and start setting aside cash or whatever for your next build.
5) Don't chase numbers, but do chase happiness. Monitor your tank every day. Whether it's sitting in front of it several times a day, or a camera, whatever. Know what your tank looks like during morning, afternoon, lights off. That way, when something abnormal happens you KNOW and don't second guess yourself. Have a plan for how to handle unwanted hitchhikers, crashes, and other borderline "emergencies."
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davidcalgary29
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1. Water is everything. Get a refractometer, and learn how to use it properly (hint: it's easy). Get a RO/DI system, even if you don't want to keep coral right now. Another hint: using a beerfractometer is a really bad idea in reefing.
2. This is not a contest. If your fish, inverts, and corals are healthy and thriving, you're on the right track, even if you have the "uglies", or your aquascape looks like the surface of LV-426, or you are about to be awarded, by acclaim, a 4-H medal for Aiptasia Farming.
3. Don't poo-poo something like the Evo 13.5 because it's cheap and it lets you get a foothold into reefing, all-in, for about three hundred bucks.
4. Don't dismiss the idea of buying a used tank: you could save hundreds, or thousands, of dollars
5. Do be wary of buying used equipment unless you've tested it yourself or bought it from a trusted source.
2. This is not a contest. If your fish, inverts, and corals are healthy and thriving, you're on the right track, even if you have the "uglies", or your aquascape looks like the surface of LV-426, or you are about to be awarded, by acclaim, a 4-H medal for Aiptasia Farming.
3. Don't poo-poo something like the Evo 13.5 because it's cheap and it lets you get a foothold into reefing, all-in, for about three hundred bucks.
4. Don't dismiss the idea of buying a used tank: you could save hundreds, or thousands, of dollars
5. Do be wary of buying used equipment unless you've tested it yourself or bought it from a trusted source.
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WirelessMike
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1. patience
2. Patience
3. Testing
4. Patience
5. Patience.
welcome to the reef.
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death-by-reef
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1. Patience,
2.water changes
3. KISS (Keep it simple stupid)
4. test you water
5. enjoy your tank! if you dont enjoy your tank, the why are you doing it?
welcome to R2R
2.water changes
3. KISS (Keep it simple stupid)
4. test you water
5. enjoy your tank! if you dont enjoy your tank, the why are you doing it?
welcome to R2R
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Peace River
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LisaMarie
Addicted to Reefing
Welcome to R2R! My top 5 tips are:
1. Find a mentor/single source of info with a track record of proven results and do what they do. There are many roads to success but if you try to follow all roads you will not find success.
2. Research everything before it goes into your tank. Everything!
3. Embrace the fact that if you don't find some enjoyment/peace in the rhythm of maintenance tasks, reefing will be endlessly frustrating.
4. Don't give up. It's not "if" you make a mistake but when. Accept it as a learning experience and move on. You won't be the first or the last to make it.
5. Have fun! There will be ups and downs but at the end of the day, reefing is a hobby. Its supposed to be fun. Enjoy the good and bad. The Reef2Reef community is a great place to share the journey!
1. Find a mentor/single source of info with a track record of proven results and do what they do. There are many roads to success but if you try to follow all roads you will not find success.
2. Research everything before it goes into your tank. Everything!
3. Embrace the fact that if you don't find some enjoyment/peace in the rhythm of maintenance tasks, reefing will be endlessly frustrating.
4. Don't give up. It's not "if" you make a mistake but when. Accept it as a learning experience and move on. You won't be the first or the last to make it.
5. Have fun! There will be ups and downs but at the end of the day, reefing is a hobby. Its supposed to be fun. Enjoy the good and bad. The Reef2Reef community is a great place to share the journey!
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Sink_or_Swim
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Hahahahahaha... because of #4, I had to do #1 (except it wasn't 50 gallons... just like, 5... not sure why all the fuss)
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Sink_or_Swim
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1. Research, research, research... welcome to R2R!
2. Have some semblance of a plan for what you want out of your tank, but be prepared to change course.
3. Quarantine - or purchase pre quarantined fish.
4. Dip all of your corals. ALL of them. (Forgetting to do this ONCE is why I'm at my wits end trying to catch a gigantic fireworm in my tank...)
5. There are many ways to succeed in this hobby - take in advice of the more experienced, but don't be afraid of doing what works best for you.
Keep calm and reef on!
2. Have some semblance of a plan for what you want out of your tank, but be prepared to change course.
3. Quarantine - or purchase pre quarantined fish.
4. Dip all of your corals. ALL of them. (Forgetting to do this ONCE is why I'm at my wits end trying to catch a gigantic fireworm in my tank...)
5. There are many ways to succeed in this hobby - take in advice of the more experienced, but don't be afraid of doing what works best for you.
Keep calm and reef on!
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christyj3
Active Member
Tip #1: Patience is key! Take your time.
Tip #2: Let your tank cycle before adding fish/corals/etc. Test regularly & do regular water changes.
Tip #3: Quarantine, quarantine, quarantine! It’s always worth it!
Tip #4: Always do your research before purchasing. Be mindful of your budget and what your willing to spend on the hobby. (Something I personally have an issue with. I usually go overboard all at once.) It’s an expensive hobby.
Tip #5: Place your new setup in an area of your home/office that is well-used/frequently visited so that you can not only enjoy it, but you also remember to tend to it regularly.
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