Newby in OK

saltyarc · Mar 10, 2013

Hello all

I'm just considering the possibility of a SW aquarium. Last aquarium was FW, 25 years ago.

Kids are grown up and finishing up college, so there seems to be more spare $ available to consider starting a new hobby (imagine that, lol).

Considering starting with 40g breeder with custom sump with refugium, protein skimmer, and LED lighting. I am trying to sift through the vast amount of info available on the web and figure out my best path for success, so am looking forward to learning and sharing with this group.

Cheers from Oklahoma.

fragmatic · Mar 10, 2013

Welcome aboard. My best advice is to take it slow and enjoy each step. In the long run that will be the fastest route.

AsphaltPays · Mar 10, 2013

Hello and Welcome to R2R!

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saltyarc · Mar 10, 2013

Thanks, fragmatic. Slow and steady is my goal.

I think I have found a LFS that seems equally as interested in me learning the chemistry and theory behind success as they are about just selling me something. I hope that, coupled with some experienced enthusiasts will give me that steady drip of info.

skinz78 · Mar 10, 2013

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

If you haven't already done so you should get your entry in on this months membership drive contest. You can win a JBJ Cubey nano cube aquarium.

Check it out here:
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/r2.../111605-win-cubey-contest-old-new-member.html

revhtree · Mar 11, 2013

Hello and welcome to R2R!

We appreciate your membership!

Thanks for joining and please make sure and post often!

revsgirl · Mar 12, 2013

Well hello!! You've found the right place to help you get started!

Chasing the Dream Giver, not the dream! Tonya

scamp · Mar 12, 2013

welcome, and bet ya won't have that spare cash for long ;}, worth every penny!!

XxibadfishixX · Mar 12, 2013

Can you tell me how to post a forum

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shellynjason · Mar 12, 2013

Welcome to Reef2reef. You should also look into a local reef club in your area and find opportunities to go look at other peoples reef tanks , if helps you get an idea of the possiblilities and itls fun meeting people in the hobby.

saltyarc · Mar 14, 2013

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. I am going thru the ”doubting my tank selection” phase. I initially planned a simple 40 breeder, but now thinking more about a custom size that will make the tank volume to be about 60 gal. (40x16x24). Weight is one concern, since I live Ina great old house built in 1929 and don't want to put to much weight on the floors. Another thing I consistently seem to hear is about larger is easier (not sure if 20 gal. Will make enough difference to matter). does anyone have words of wisdom/experience on this?

renoeb · Mar 14, 2013

Bigger is better!
More expensive, but much easier and more rewarding.
That said, I also kept a 3g pico with a sump that i loved!

justgotwet · Mar 14, 2013

The reason why everybody keeps saying bigger is better is because you have more room for mistakes. Say you are making koolade in a 20 oz. bottle with a single serve pack. Now if you poor your single serve pack into a gallon jug it becomes more deluted which means you did not alter the water that much. I hope this makes scents.