New to Reefing & this site.

sgima24 · Sep 15, 2019

Hello all, I'm new to reefing (just started cycling yesterday) and I am amazed at all the resources available, this site is awesome! A few questions for someone new to the hobby as I'm trying to prevent as many mistakes as I can knowing that some are inevitable and is part of the learning process. From what I am seeing there are so many resources/groups/opinions etc. out there, are there any suggestions for the most reliable? Similar question to online corals, there is a lot of them, who has the best track record in your opinion (deals/health), I know that I can't get any (corals) for awhile but I'd like to start looking. Lastly how do you find clubs/forums that are specific for your area (Oregon)?

I know that was a lot of questions. Appreciate the insight!

Shannon

SPR1968 · Sep 15, 2019

Welcome to R2R Shannon

The best thing is to research before you use or buy anything, just read reviews or ask on here and chances are someone will have experience on your query

And this is a good start

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium 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 nowhere near simple. This task is going to take patience, a...

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Emarley · Sep 15, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!!

toxicshark · Sep 15, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!!

VB313 · Sep 15, 2019

Jexter · Sep 15, 2019

Welcome to R2R!

Im from Oregon too and just set up my first reef back in May.
Here is a good local group - http://www.pnwmas.org/ A lot of the local fish stores post on/participate in.

@WWC is the only online vendor I have used (once) and they are definitely one of the most respected. Loved what I got from them.

BabyBoyGreene · Sep 15, 2019

Howdy!

jsker · Sep 15, 2019

It is a amazing adventure, congratulations on your start and welcome to R2R ;Shamefullyembarrased

Skynyrd Fish · Sep 15, 2019

Welcome to r2r! Sounds like your already having fun with the new setup. Post a pic! Or start a build thread.

Lorenzo Angotti · Sep 15, 2019

Hi, welcome to R2R!

JustinSmi86 · Sep 15, 2019

Welcome to R2R!

PanchoG · Sep 15, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!!

Bryson.bobby · Sep 15, 2019

Welcome to R2R

Mastiffsrule · Sep 15, 2019

sgima24 · Sep 15, 2019

Holy moly, such a welcoming group. Thanks everyone

AquaLocker · Sep 15, 2019

Welcome... great advice above. Take your time, be patient, do lots of research and have fun!

Greenreef75 · Sep 15, 2019

Welcome to a great site with great people!

sgima24 · Sep 15, 2019

SPR1968 said:
Welcome to R2R Shannon

The best thing is to research before you use or buy anything, just read reviews or ask on here and chances are someone will have experience on your query

And this is a good start

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium 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 nowhere near simple. This task is going to take patience, a...

www.reef2reef.com

Thank you very much, I will definitely read that through, and again etc...