Returning to the hobby after 15 years!

BiCoastal · Mar 9, 2020

Wow! things have changed in the last 15 years

But it is good to be back. I am from San Francisco but recently moved to Toronto. I spend a lot of time running between the two cities. So back to the reef! Just ordered a redsea XL425. The other option was IM 75 EXT but the local shop had the redsea in stock and... instant gratification FTW!

I will be hanging out here and starting a build thread soon. need lots of help!! Thanks everyone

Daniel92481 · Mar 9, 2020

Welcome to R2R!

Crabs McJones · Mar 9, 2020

Welcome to R2R

Billldg · Mar 9, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!! Welcome back to the hobby!!!

KleineVampir · Mar 9, 2020

Welcome back! (Not that I was in the hobby 15 years ago, lol.) Yes there are some new developments. LED lighting fixtures for your display are very good and recommended by me. Very programmable, they last forever, and they're efficient energy wise.

Also some new nutrient export methods but my favorite one is the algae scrubber aka "algae turf scrubber." Just turbo-charge a bunch of algae to take nitrates and phosphates out of the water. It's great! I've been working for the past year to eliminate water changes from the hobby and I'm getting close now!

mike werner · Mar 9, 2020

Welcome

fishguy242 · Mar 9, 2020

hi welcome back to the reef going to love it here
open 24-7 fun/help/fun/info/fun
pics required...lol we all love pics

yan2pr · Mar 9, 2020

Welcome to R2R and welcome back to the hobby!

Phycodurus · Mar 9, 2020

welcome, welcome, welcome!!

—prepare BiCoastal for the sacrifi—i mean—i mean—prepare the super secret R2R initiation!!

P-Dub · Mar 9, 2020

Welcome!!! Much has changed but the fundamentals are still the same. Embrace controllers, particularly if you travel a lot.

SPR1968 · Mar 9, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

KJ · Mar 9, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Reefnman2 · Mar 9, 2020

Welcome to R2R and good luck!

JoshO · Mar 9, 2020

Welcome back and welcome to R2R!

Ucyibd1 · Mar 9, 2020

Welcome to Reef2Reef...

Peace River · Mar 9, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!! We’re glad you’re here!

fishface NJ · Mar 9, 2020

Welcome to R2R

Redfoxtang · Mar 9, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

vetteguy53081 · Mar 9, 2020

Things in this hobby are forever changing. Like computers, out reefing components are tailored for latest needs and trends and each year something better is developed.
Fortunately, R2R receives the information on sll technology first hand thereby keeping members up to date on the latest trends.
Welcome to the R2R community !!