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Hi my name is Mark and I'm just getting started with a reef tank after having freshwater back in the 90's (remember under gravel filters? yuck!) After putting a beautiful crack in the back panel of a 65 gallon Aqueon tank I was drilling (I'll never know what I did wrong, went slow, plenty of water, no pressure) I bought a 75 gallon IM Nuvo EXT and a 29 gallon Aqueon as a sump, with the Fiji Sump kit. All that on a DIY stand I built to fit.
I built an aquascape with about 60 lbs of Marco rock, and about an inch of sand. I'm currently on Day 5 of the Brightwell Aquatics fishless cycle, hope to be getting a fish this weekend. It's been about 4 months since I started, so I'm taking my time, learning and doing it right the first time, hopefully.
Prior to this I had a few freshwater tanks back in the 90's with some decent success, but always wanted to try saltwater. Back then it seemed much more intimidating, now there's so much more information and resources like this forum to get help.
 
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marky said:
Hi my name is Mark and I'm just getting started with a reef tank after having freshwater back in the 90's (remember under gravel filters? yuck!) After putting a beautiful crack in the back panel of a 65 gallon Aqueon tank I was drilling (I'll never know what I did wrong, went slow, plenty of water, no pressure) I bought a 75 gallon IM Nuvo EXT and a 29 gallon Aqueon as a sump, with the Fiji Sump kit. All that on a DIY stand I built to fit.
I built an aquascape with about 60 lbs of Marco rock, and about an inch of sand. I'm currently on Day 5 of the Brightwell Aquatics fishless cycle, hope to be getting a fish this weekend. It's been about 4 months since I started, so I'm taking my time, learning and doing it right the first time, hopefully.
Prior to this I had a few freshwater tanks back in the 90's with some decent success, but always wanted to try saltwater. Back then it seemed much more intimidating, now there's so much more information and resources like this forum to get help.
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Hi Mark and Welcome! Glad you joined. Agree this site is AWESOME resource!

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). It is never to early!

This might help you find people local to you in Virginia Beach:
www.reef2reef.com

Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.
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This is a good reference book type online article I still review:
www.reef2reef.com

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...
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Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

That sounds like a great setup! You should share some pictures either here or start up a build thread so we can follow along with your progress!
 
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marky said:
Hi my name is Mark and I'm just getting started with a reef tank after having freshwater back in the 90's (remember under gravel filters? yuck!) After putting a beautiful crack in the back panel of a 65 gallon Aqueon tank I was drilling (I'll never know what I did wrong, went slow, plenty of water, no pressure) I bought a 75 gallon IM Nuvo EXT and a 29 gallon Aqueon as a sump, with the Fiji Sump kit. All that on a DIY stand I built to fit.
I built an aquascape with about 60 lbs of Marco rock, and about an inch of sand. I'm currently on Day 5 of the Brightwell Aquatics fishless cycle, hope to be getting a fish this weekend. It's been about 4 months since I started, so I'm taking my time, learning and doing it right the first time, hopefully.
Prior to this I had a few freshwater tanks back in the 90's with some decent success, but always wanted to try saltwater. Back then it seemed much more intimidating, now there's so much more information and resources like this forum to get help.
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Welcome to Reef2Reef! Glad to hear you're taking it a little slow and making sure you do it right. This forum is a great place to gather info!
 
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