Planning out my first saltwater tank

[Jessica Erhard]

Hi, my name is Jessica. I've been dreaming of setting up a reef tank for some time now, and now I'm finally ready to start planning. I hope I can get the help I need here

 

[AlyciaMarieee]

This is the perfect place to get your foot in the salt crusted door! Haha! Welcome to R2R!

 

[Crabs McJones]

Hi, my name is Jessica. I've been dreaming of setting up a reef tank for some time now, and now I'm finally ready to start planning. I hope I can get the help I need here

welcome Jessica, to R2R!!

#WelcometoR2R
Give this thread a read through by @revhtree it's got tons of information for first starting out. Of course were all here if you have
questions as well
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/

 

[jsker]

Welcome to R2R Jessica and reefing. Ask away, we are here to help along with your journey

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R Jessica!

 

[Fudsey]

Welcome to R2R ! ! !

 

[NY_Caveman]

Welcome to R2R!

The link above is a good start. Another good piece of advice is be patient and take your time.

 

[cracker]

Hello Jessica ! This is a great place to begin . What do you have in mind for Your 1st tank?

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

Welcome to R2R

 

[reef lover]

Welcome to r2r!!

 

[GoVols]

@Jessica Erhard

Welcome to Reef 2 Reef, and we hope you feel at home!!

 

[sprinklerdudes]

Welcome to R2R , I think this is the best place in the world for all your reefing questions. it feels like home.

 

[mike werner]

welcome Jessica,i think you'll find all the help ya need here

 

[hdsoftail1065]

Welcome to R2R Jessica!!! Your in good hands here, tons of knowledge on this site! Your going to love it here!

 

[4FordFamily]

Welcome home, you will love it here!

Keep us posted with your build with lots of photos!

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R and your new reefing family and welcome to the hobby.

 

[mckinney0171]

Welcome!

 

[Turbo's Aquatics Verified Sponsor]

Welcome to R2R!

If you're new to SW, I would suggest reading #15 in this article first: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-01/eb/

I have found myself referencing this article more than any other, not just to anyone new to the hobby. The nitrogen cycle is only the startup of a SW tank cycle. The next 6-12 months is a maturing phase, and it's typically in this time frame where algae outbreaks occur and things can sort of roller-coaster, and if you stock the tank up too quickly, you might see corals randomly dying & fish getting sick, etc...people who are relatively new to the SW hobby (or never bothered to study this aspect of it too much) can very easily fall into the trap of chasing problems = making more problems => giving up and selling everything off. We don't want that to happen to anyone!

Long-term stability and balance are the keys, and you just can't shortcut the process significantly. That's always the #1 thing to keep in mind!

 

[MaddyP]

Welcome to the R2R family!