Newbie here

mikew140 · Aug 30, 2022

Hi all,

a saltwater newbie here, looking at learning as much about the hobby as I can take in, before diving in and buying my first saltwater tank.

I’ll likely be lurking for a bit using search function etc, and looking at your amazing photos.

thanks Mike.

Peace River · Aug 30, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

RiptideAquaculture · Aug 30, 2022

Welcome to the Reef2Reef !
Happy to have you here!
Here's a picture of something cool so you can get started with the fun of this community!

ShepherdReefer · Aug 30, 2022

Hello and welcome to the channel.

Fish Think Pink · Aug 30, 2022

mikew140 said:
Hi all,

a saltwater newbie here, looking at learning as much about the hobby as I can take in, before diving in and buying my first saltwater tank.

I’ll likely be lurking for a bit using search function etc, and looking at your amazing photos.

thanks Mike.

Hi Mike and Welcome! Glad you joined.

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). No time is too early!

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

Global 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.

www.reef2reef.com

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...

www.reef2reef.com

vetteguy53081 · Aug 30, 2022

jsker · Aug 30, 2022

Hello Mike, welcome to R2R!!

We are here when you need us.

Kristopher Conlin · Aug 30, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

tharbin · Aug 30, 2022

Welcome to R2R!

Anemone_Fanatic · Aug 30, 2022

Welcome to R2R!

Looking Coral Reef GIF by Monterey Bay Aquarium

shakacuz · Aug 30, 2022

welcome aboard the r2r board!

bnord · Aug 30, 2022

Thnkas for joining Mike!

Ask and ye shall be answered!

Reefer Matt · Aug 30, 2022

RobinC · Aug 30, 2022

Welcome!

Jedi1199 · Aug 30, 2022

Welcome to the Dark Side...

Joe81 · Aug 30, 2022

mikew140 said:
Hi all,

a saltwater newbie here, looking at learning as much about the hobby as I can take in, before diving in and buying my first saltwater tank.

I’ll likely be lurking for a bit using search function etc, and looking at your amazing photos.

thanks Mike.

Welcome, you will continue to learn as long as you are in this hobby!