New to salt water

jordynhowell · Jan 9, 2023

Hello!
I’m 21 and I just started my first salt water tank. it’s a 15 gallon nano but with sand and rock it’s 12 gallons. I started with freshwater and now have 6 freshwater tanks. I wanted to know how I set my tank up for success. I used turbostart. Got a clownfish to start my cycle. It’s been about a month or so. I now have 2 snails and a coral frag. What else should I do?

Peace River · Jan 9, 2023

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

Gumbies R Us · Jan 9, 2023

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

Reefer1978 · Jan 9, 2023

Welcome to R2R!!!

SPS2020 · Jan 9, 2023

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

SPS2020 · Jan 9, 2023

jordynhowell said:
Hello!
I’m 21 and I just started my first salt water tank. it’s a 15 gallon nano but with sand and rock it’s 12 gallons. I started with freshwater and now have 6 freshwater tanks. I wanted to know how I set my tank up for success. I used turbostart. Got a clownfish to start my cycle. It’s been about a month or so. I now have 2 snails and a coral frag. What else should I do?

Great job on getting started!

Read through some of the topics here to get you on your way to success: New to saltwater

Just John · Jan 9, 2023

Enjoy it all!

nuxx · Jan 9, 2023

Sounds like you got it going fairly well so far

vsolovyev · Jan 9, 2023

Welcome!!

tharbin · Jan 9, 2023

Welcome to R2R! Test, read, wait (be patient) and enjoy.

JZ199 · Jan 9, 2023

Welcome!! Looking forward to seeing your tanks progress

jsker · Jan 9, 2023

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ShepherdReefer · Jan 9, 2023

Hello there, and welcome to the channel.

shakacuz · Jan 9, 2023

welcome aboard the r2r board!

Jimbhoy13 · Jan 9, 2023

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

LeannaBanana · Jan 9, 2023

Welcome to R2R! Sounds like you're off to a great start! Slow and steady wins the race. I waited until most of my uglies were done and added a few more inverts/Clean Up Crew through that before adding more corals, but that was just my preference! Tons of folks around to ask for help and advice!

Fish Think Pink · Jan 9, 2023

jordynhowell said:
Hello!
I’m 21 and I just started my first salt water tank. it’s a 15 gallon nano but with sand and rock it’s 12 gallons. I started with freshwater and now have 6 freshwater tanks. I wanted to know how I set my tank up for success. I used turbostart. Got a clownfish to start my cycle. It’s been about a month or so. I now have 2 snails and a coral frag. What else should I do?

Welcome! Glad you joined. Sounds like you are well on your way to enjoying your own personal bit of ocean!

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 under Forum > Member Aquariums and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This might help you find people local to you in Hammonton:

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:

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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