Time to step back into the hobby

[dmsc2fs]

Hi Team,

I know, it is kind of a silly opening. That is the way I look at it though on every hobby forum. We are a team working together to learn and grow in something we have passion about. Thus, I am happy to join this reefing team again! I have been away from the hobby for 12 years and it's time to get back into it. I have been in fishkeeping on and off since I was a child with all sorts of different configuration. Two of them had been reefs, the first was a 90g and after that I moved into the 30g biocube when it was first released.

I haven't decided on the size of aquarium this time around yet. Many factors go into the size decision besides just the "size" IMHO. As everyone knows the larger the main tank the larger the Filters, pumps, lights, chemical requirements, I.E. $$. I would rather have $ available for better tools and equipment. I am sure that I will eventually be sucked into the BIG SPARKLY one! but for now, I'm still looking at where I want to end up on the tank size. The decision is currently limited between 65-125G but I'm moving back and forth inside those limits. Time will tell.

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Zach B]

Welcome

 

[Kennya]

Welcome to R2R

 

[SeaworthyAquatics]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[PeterC99]

Welcome to R2R!

Good luck with your Reefing journey!

 

[Utubereefer]

 

[BroccoliFarmer]

Welcome to the R2R community!!

 

[kstaley12]

Welcome to R2R! Welcome back!

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[DeniseAndy]

Welcome back!
What do you want to keep this time around?

 

[sp1187]

welcome to the show.

 

[Schraufabagel]

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[G Santana]

Welcome aboard and back to the obsession

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hi Team,

I know, it is kind of a silly opening. That is the way I look at it though on every hobby forum. We are a team working together to learn and grow in something we have passion about. Thus, I am happy to join this reefing team again! I have been away from the hobby for 12 years and it's time to get back into it. I have been in fishkeeping on and off since I was a child with all sorts of different configuration. Two of them had been reefs, the first was a 90g and after that I moved into the 30g biocube when it was first released.

I haven't decided on the size of aquarium this time around yet. Many factors go into the size decision besides just the "size" IMHO. As everyone knows the larger the main tank the larger the Filters, pumps, lights, chemical requirements, I.E. $$. I would rather have $ available for better tools and equipment. I am sure that I will eventually be sucked into the BIG SPARKLY one! but for now, I'm still looking at where I want to end up on the tank size. The decision is currently limited between 65-125G but I'm moving back and forth inside those limits. Time will tell.

Welcome! Glad you joined. I feel like I could have written your post a while back, but then I found a great deal on a complete system - that determined my tank size. (edit- and it was larger than planned so didn't even fit where we planned an isolated electrical circuit... but so far so good!!)

+1 vote consider craigslist or other ways to locate used tank/items in your area

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I wish I had started back when I was in planning stage, like where you are now. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This is a good reference book type online article I still review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and back to the salty world. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[attiland]

Welcome

Hi Team,

I know, it is kind of a silly opening. That is the way I look at it though on every hobby forum. We are a team working together to learn and grow in something we have passion about. Thus, I am happy to join this reefing team again! I have been away from the hobby for 12 years and it's time to get back into it. I have been in fishkeeping on and off since I was a child with all sorts of different configuration. Two of them had been reefs, the first was a 90g and after that I moved into the 30g biocube when it was first released.

I haven't decided on the size of aquarium this time around yet. Many factors go into the size decision besides just the "size" IMHO. As everyone knows the larger the main tank the larger the Filters, pumps, lights, chemical requirements, I.E. $$. I would rather have $ available for better tools and equipment. I am sure that I will eventually be sucked into the BIG SPARKLY one! but for now, I'm still looking at where I want to end up on the tank size. The decision is currently limited between 65-125G but I'm moving back and forth inside those limits. Time will tell.

Welcome back

 

[Just John]

Glad you're here!

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!