New to reef tanks!

[Sleeping Giant]

Ya I just got into some of tidal gardens videos

The guy on tidal gardens kind of annoys me with his arrogant tone. Otherwise the videos are good

 

[Sleeping Giant]

Welcome to R2R

 

[Jojo92]

EXCELLENT place to start!

You've selected a decent size tank and inhabitants that are hearty and easy to keep. These are great choices to get your feet wet in the hobby.

My Advice:

• Always quarantine new additions to the tank. Never place new purchases from the bag right into your tank. Always have them spend 30 days in a separate tank and monitor them to be sure they are without disease and can be safely placed in your display tank without infecting others already there.
• Please be patient. Nothing good happens fast in this hobby. A reef tank is like a garden; it needs to be nurtured into the thriving tank we see it as in our mind's eye.
• ALWAYS ask questions here first before going to your local fish store. Local fish stores are struggling to compete with on line retailers, who have a much lower overhead. They tend to be quick to sell you something off the shelf from behind the counter to solve your problem.

Good luck and keep us posted!

Didn’t think about them having to compete, thanks for the note! I’m currently doing some research on the quarantine tank think- would it matter if I had that tank smaller? I’m in a renting situation and space is a factor lol

 

[Dom]

Didn’t think about them having to compete, thanks for the note! I’m currently doing some research on the quarantine tank think- would it matter if I had that tank smaller? I’m in a renting situation and space is a factor lol

Quarantining doesn't have to be in a tank. You can use a Rubbermaid bin with a heater and bubble filter.

You could probably get a 10 gallon start up aquarium with heater, filter and light for under $50.

 

[PTXReef]

Very exciting! Yay nemo!

Welcome to R2R! Happy Reefing!

 

[Nanorock1970]

Welcome to R2R and the wonderful folks, information and help.
Patience, it is the big word around here, Reefing is patience to cycle, to watch things grow, to keep your tank balanced.
I recommend to everyone joining to create a tank build thread.
1. You get to see where you have started and how much you have grown in this hobby.
2. We love pictures and to see what your doing with your tank.
3. It’s a great learning tool for all of us to see what works and doesn’t . We learn great stuff from each other.
Lastly the only bad question here is the one not asked...

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Welcome to R2R!!

 

[Doh Boy]

Welcome! This is by far the most active and helpful forum that I have been a part of. If you have any questions ask away! Most of the time they will be answered within minutes.