Starting up again after a 15 year hiatus

Tom Stevens · Jul 8, 2018

Hi,
I just purchased a Waterbox 75.2 on clearance. I have been thinking for awhile about starting up a tank now that I’m not traveling for work. It has been fun researching and seeing how the hobby has changed. I really like the innovations in lighting as well as the cool control systems like Apex. I look forward to learning from all of you.

Regards,
Tom
Costa Mesa, CA

Crabs McJones · Jul 8, 2018

Welcome to R2R tom and thank you for introducing yourself

#WelcometoR2R

GoVols · Jul 8, 2018

Sounds great, Tom

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

Freddie

Benny Morosco · Jul 8, 2018

Tom Stevens said:
Hi,
I just purchased a Waterbox 75.2 on clearance. I have been thinking for awhile about starting up a tank now that I’m not traveling for work. It has been fun researching and seeing how the hobby has changed. I really like the innovations in lighting as well as the cool control systems like Apex. I look forward to learning from all of you.

Regards,
Tom
Costa Mesa, CA

Tom I just posted to days ago a thread of how much has changed in 10 years in the hobby as I am also starting back up again good luck!!

kschweer · Jul 8, 2018

Welcome to R2R!!

larryl · Jul 8, 2018

Welcome to R2R! I purchased a waterbox 100.3 on clearance as well.

Dystinction · Jul 8, 2018

Welcome @Tom Stevens .....you found the right place!

hdsoftail1065 · Jul 8, 2018

Welcome to R2R Tom and back to the hobby!!! You picked a nice tank to start over with.

Rukk · Jul 8, 2018

Welcome back, Tom. R2R is a great resource. I just started back up myself after about 30 years. The technology now is crazy, but great. I'm a Waterbox'r too, got the new model Waterbox 100.3.
Enjoy!

Zeal · Jul 8, 2018

Welcome, whered you find a clearance waterbox?

dbl · Jul 8, 2018

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

Fishy McFish · Jul 8, 2018

Tom Stevens said:
Hi,
I just purchased a Waterbox 75.2 on clearance. I have been thinking for awhile about starting up a tank now that I’m not traveling for work. It has been fun researching and seeing how the hobby has changed. I really like the innovations in lighting as well as the cool control systems like Apex. I look forward to learning from all of you.

Regards,
Tom
Costa Mesa, CA

Welcome back! I’m sure a lot has changed in 15 years! Luckily things are probably much easier now!

Fudsey · Jul 8, 2018

Welcome to R2R ! ! !

mike werner · Jul 8, 2018

welcome,i'll be looking for the build thread.

Tom Stevens · Jul 8, 2018

Zeal said:
Welcome, whered you find a clearance waterbox?

Hi,
I found on Amazon. I think there is a 100.3 left on the waterbox website though. They went fast as they were heavily discounted to make room for the new. Good luck.