Very new!!

Bobothegreat · May 2, 2018

hello everyone I’m jason. I am just now getting into saltwater and reef aquariums. So far all I have is a 40 breeder tank. I am currently looking into everything else I need to get it going without blowing my wallet. I do understand not going but so cheap because then you lose quality. I am looking for any learning tips tricks and advice everyone has to offer.

Reefer Deez · May 2, 2018

Hi Jason and welcome to R2R and your new addiction

the best first pice of advice I can give you is patience you must take your time and be patient! Don’t ever hesitate to ask a question there are a lot of really cool and kind people here to help you!

WWIII · May 2, 2018

Welcome to R2R!!! Research and a good game plan goes a long way starting out. Decide what type of setup you want and don't rush!

hdsoftail1065 · May 2, 2018

Welcome Jason! Glad to have your with us! Helpful tips - use the search function or just ask questions. You can find equipment, instructions on how to cycle your tank, aquascaping and most importantly how to quaritine your new pets. You found a gold mine of experience and experts willing to share their knowledge to make your journey more enjoyable!

jsker · May 2, 2018

Jason, welcome to R2R.

Jesterrace · May 3, 2018

Bobothegreat said:
hello everyone I’m jason. I am just now getting into saltwater and reef aquariums. So far all I have is a 40 breeder tank. I am currently looking into everything else I need to get it going without blowing my wallet. I do understand not going but so cheap because then you lose quality. I am looking for any learning tips tricks and advice everyone has to offer.

Welcome, a lot of it depends on what you are looking for. You can make the venture into saltwater relatively simple and reasonably priced (ie Fish Only With Live Rock aka FOWLR) or you can seek the full reef experience with corals (which will add a considerable cost between a decent coral population and the lighting required to keep them happy). A lot of it just depends on you and what you want. A 40 Breeder is a decent start up and has arguably the best dimensions for a tank of it's size. The tank is too small for a number of fish, but there is still a fairly wide variety of what you can put in there.

reef lover · May 3, 2018

Welcome to the salt life!!

Bobothegreat · May 3, 2018

I do want to do coral I know that. That is one of the best parts

Bobothegreat · May 3, 2018

These are the products I’m planning on purchasing. Still don’t know about testin kits

Palyzoa · May 3, 2018

Welcome to Reef 2 Reef! Looks like you are off to a good start with those items you are purchasing.

Bobothegreat · May 13, 2018

Question is there a way to go without a protein skimmer

Skep18 · May 13, 2018

Start watching all of the BRS videos on YouTube.

Welcome!

Skep18 · May 13, 2018

Bobothegreat said:
Question is there a way to go without a protein skimmer

Yes, there are many methods of "nutrient export". Just search for topics on that. Using a skimmer is only one method, albeit a very popular and effective choice.

tiggs · May 13, 2018

I've found the keys to this hobby to be as follows..

1. patience
2. research
3. stability
4. patience
5. patience

When I (and I'm sure most of us) started out, I was incredibly impulsive and dropped a ton of cheddar trying to have a beautiful tank overnight. I knew nothing about husbandry and tried to take shortcuts every step of the way in order to buy the fish I wanted when I wanted them. I bought crap equipment after crap equipment until I finally learned to slow down, do some research, and ask questions to those with more experience than me. The reef scene is MUCH larger than it was back in the early 2000s, so thankfully, there's a wealth of knowledge and experience online these days. I'd highly recommend taking advantage of it and learning from other people's mistakes instead of your own. Welcome and good luck!

SPR1968 · May 14, 2018

Welcome to R2R Jason!

Just ask any questions you want on here and if your unsure of what to purchase just ask and the people on R2R will give you their opinions. This is by far the most friendly reefing site on the web.