New to Reefing!!

aitke12 · Jul 20, 2020

So Im looking to get a Water box 35 or 50 at first. Dont want to start to big to early. This is my first aquarium. My budget to start will be around 3-4K.

Bryn · Jul 20, 2020

Welcome to R2R. Sounds like a great setup. Advantages and disadvantages going either way. Tell us more on your ideas of what you want to achieve, and I'm sure many of us will be able to help.

Peace River · Jul 20, 2020

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!! Waterbox is a great option!

#WelcometoR2R

fishguy242 · Jul 20, 2020

hi welcome to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun..

NashobaTek · Jul 20, 2020

Welcome to the party!

WIReefer · Jul 20, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Adam Schindler · Jul 20, 2020

Welcome to the reef!! Plenty of people here would love to give you some advice!

aitke12 · Jul 20, 2020

wow, thanks yall. Ya looking to get a mixed Reef. Want a bright colored tanks with lots of corals. Corals are the pirority then the fish. Something to display in my living room, elegant and nice looking. Waterbox seems realy nice. Im on the 5th floor and the floor is 10 inches of concrete. what are my future limits?. Thanks.

Sebastiancrab · Jul 20, 2020

Welcome! Suggest you read Ron Reefman's articles here. Also, Bulk Reef Supply has loads of videos.

TaiN · Jul 20, 2020

Welcome to the hobby! Definitely take it slow, it was a huge learning curve for me at first switching from fresh water to salt. Definitely a lot to learn but at the same time very rewarding g.

Sebastiancrab · Jul 20, 2020

aitke12 · Jul 20, 2020

TaiN said:
Welcome to the hobby! Definitely take it slow, it was a huge learning curve for me at first switching from fresh water to salt. Definitely a lot to learn but at the same time very rewarding g.

I once bought a 125G and almost had it set up, then had to move and sell it. Ive spent many weeks watching videos, Reefers builders, etc, youtubes and been reading everthing I can get my hands on. i know this takes time and patience. very excited.

Alanna102499 · Jul 20, 2020

Welcome to R2R!

aitke12 · Jul 20, 2020

Does living near the ocean have any perks?, Like would i be able to catch fish and put them in my tank. I know this must sound really silly, lol.

Alanna102499 · Jul 20, 2020

Not silly.. check local laws. I think some stuff is illegal.

Kris 2020 · Jul 20, 2020

aitke12 said:
wow, thanks yall. Ya looking to get a mixed Reef. Want a bright colored tanks with lots of corals. Corals are the pirority then the fish. Something to display in my living room, elegant and nice looking. Waterbox seems realy nice. Im on the 5th floor and the floor is 10 inches of concrete. what are my future limits?. Thanks.

Get yourself an rodi so you aren’t hauling buckets! I had an apartment reef. Not sure about size limitations, but I’ve often wondered if I flooded my downstairs neighbors overflowing rodi in my laundry closet lol.

BeltedCoyote · Jul 20, 2020

Welcome! I’m a new reefer as well. Idk about the floor question so I’d talk to a builder or a structural engineer if at all possible. Also, rodi. I don’t think setting my butt on fire would make me lug buckets up and down 5 flights of stairs. But that’s just me.

if you want to, consider making a build thread. Great way to share your experiences with fellow newbs, and also an awesome avenue for help with whatever unforeseen hiccups invariably happen.