Soooo yeah..... let’s get salty!

JestersDead · Aug 10, 2019

Hi all!! New here (obviously). Well....about me. I’m the very proud father of an 8 yo daughter who has an incredible interest in anything that involves water whether it be fresh or salty. The two of us started our journey with African cichlids and we’ve had a blast with them. So we talked and have decided to step into the salty side of things. It will be a slow process as I’m sure we all know it’s a little EXPENSIVE. We’re excited though. So yesterday I took the first big plunge and financed ( lord don’t tell my wife) an IM Nuvo EXT Lagoon 50. I’ll ask for forgiveness when it’s on our doorstep. She loves me. I hope she loves me. I’m pretty sure she loves me. I probably won’t post many pics yet as this will be a slow journey but I’ll be poking around in here and asking questions. Thanks for the warm welcome!

dbl · Aug 10, 2019

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

Billldg · Aug 10, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!!

Retro Reefer · Aug 10, 2019

A_game43 · Aug 10, 2019

Welcome to you and your daughter, you have found an amazing place! This community is a great place to learn from, meet great people and have a good time.

Peace River · Aug 10, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!! It sounds like you have a nice tank on the way and your plan to take it slow and learn along the way is a good way to move forward. Thanks for joining us on our mutual adventures!

Auquanut · Aug 10, 2019

Welcome to the salty side. You came to the right place.

vetteguy53081 · Aug 10, 2019

No regrets and No turning back. We are glad you joined us and please take statement below to heart.. . . .
- There is nothing fast when it comes to saltwater. Go slowly and follow advise of members here.
- Unlike freshwater, you have to have a plan and add things as needed slowly and monitor every change you make
- Trust what your pet store store tells you, BUT first check with us on R2R to confirm it is accurate (many lately getting bad pet store advise)
- Every fish you buy, assure it is breathing normal, eating, has NO defects or spots or torn fins
- Stock fish slowly ( 1 every 2-3 weeks )
- Dory is a cartoon. Not all fish mix well ( again we are here to guide you)
- Buy the best equipment you can afford (paying attention to light, heater, circulation pump and salt mix)
- If pet store tells you that you can put this coral in right away, walk away and do not go back there. . .. LOL

SPR1968 · Aug 10, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!

LAReefer4Life · Aug 10, 2019

Hi There!! Welcome to R2R!!

Happy reefing!

Crabs McJones · Aug 10, 2019

Welcome to R2R

KJ · Aug 10, 2019

Welcome tom R2R!!!

Bryson.bobby · Aug 10, 2019

Welcome to R2R

crusso1993 · Aug 10, 2019

Welcome to R2R!

4FordFamily · Aug 10, 2019

Welcome home, you will love it here!

Keep us posted on the build with lots of photos!

jaxredsoxfan · Aug 10, 2019

Welcome, glad to have you here!!

lapin · Aug 10, 2019

Howdy

DeniseAndy · Aug 10, 2019

Welcome. It is great you are starting this adventure with your daughter. A new reef keeper in the making for both of you.

Take your time. Research and asking questions to the right group (that being us) will get you going on a good path.

MnFish1 · Aug 10, 2019

JestersDead said:
Hi all!! New here (obviously). Well....about me. I’m the very proud father of an 8 yo daughter who has an incredible interest in anything that involves water whether it be fresh or salty. The two of us started our journey with African cichlids and we’ve had a blast with them. So we talked and have decided to step into the salty side of things. It will be a slow process as I’m sure we all know it’s a little EXPENSIVE. We’re excited though. So yesterday I took the first big plunge and financed ( lord don’t tell my wife) an IM Nuvo EXT Lagoon 50. I’ll ask for forgiveness when it’s on our doorstep. She loves me. I hope she loves me. I’m pretty sure she loves me. I probably won’t post many pics yet as this will be a slow journey but I’ll be poking around in here and asking questions. Thanks for the warm welcome!

Congrats on getting your 8 year old interested

.. Welcome to R2R and good luck with the tank

Todd_elb · Aug 10, 2019

JestersDead said:
Hi all!! New here (obviously). Well....about me. I’m the very proud father of an 8 yo daughter who has an incredible interest in anything that involves water whether it be fresh or salty. The two of us started our journey with African cichlids and we’ve had a blast with them. So we talked and have decided to step into the salty side of things. It will be a slow process as I’m sure we all know it’s a little EXPENSIVE. We’re excited though. So yesterday I took the first big plunge and financed ( lord don’t tell my wife) an IM Nuvo EXT Lagoon 50. I’ll ask for forgiveness when it’s on our doorstep. She loves me. I hope she loves me. I’m pretty sure she loves me. I probably won’t post many pics yet as this will be a slow journey but I’ll be poking around in here and asking questions. Thanks for the warm welcome!

Welcome I am new as well. This is a great place to learn lots of great info.