Hello from Whidbey Island!

[748S911]

Welcome to R2R, there is a ton of great information on here. Happy Reefing!

 

[IntrinsicReef]

Whidbey Island is amazing. We visited last fall. Welcome!

 

[Sleeping Giant]

welcome to R2R

 

[FreeEnergy]

Hello Reef2Reef community!

I’m brand new to reefing and am excited to embark on this new adventure and join this community. I’ve found that there’s so, so much to learn about this hobby and it’s great to know that there are so many people out there who love reefing.

I never really thought about having a fish tank. It’s not that I was against it, it just never crossed my mind as something to do. But then I went to Petco by chance one night after driving around to clear my head and somehow ended up bringing home a betta fish.

That then turned into me researching how to create the best environment for my betta, “Benimaru”, and that evolved into even more research in setting up larger aquariums. I decided that ultimately I wanted to start a saltwater aquarium.

Growing up my mom always had aquariums. The majority were saltwater. I remember that over the years we had a small octopus, a lionfish, and a sea urchin. I loved to just sit in front of it and watch the fish. It was amazing having a piece of the ocean in our home!

So, I decided that I’m going to set up my first saltwater aquarium. This will be my first aquarium (other than Benimaru’s). Every free moment of my time has been spent researching how to start a reef tank, I don’t even know how many hours I’ve researched, but it’s more than 30.

Other than my reefing adventure, I’m a mid-twenties married woman that works at a large national bank in retail banking. I’ve worked at this bank for nearly 5 years and am licensed with FINRA. I love finance, which will certainly help with budgeting the reef tank!

My husband and I have been together for 9 years and we have two cats and a dog. Our dog, Leo, is a 4 year old, 90lb German Shepherd. He is the best buddy boy and the best thing in my life (after my husband). I recently stopped pursuing my bachelor’s degree, so now I actually have time to figure out what hobbies I enjoy doing!

Currently, I’m focused on finding the right tank/stand/sump/equipment for my new reef tank. Most of my free time is spent researching and learning about saltwater aquariums, which has been a lot of fun. I have several word documents with information I’ve found. But I also love photography and playing piano!

welcome

 

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

Welcome

 

[kindafun]

What a nice introduction, thank you!

There is no end of learning in this hobby. Your photography skills will bring more enjoyment to you with the underwater environment you will create and want to capture.

 

[IntrinsicReef]

But I also love photography and playing piano!

A couple macros I took on Whidbey last Sept. I really loved the Olympic peninsula and we want to stay at Crescent Lake in the future

 

[Dmmz]

Welcome to R2R

 

[SeaJelly]

Whidbey Island is amazing. We visited last fall. Welcome!

Thank you! Whidbey Island is fantastic, I love it here!

 

[SeaJelly]

A couple macros I took on Whidbey last Sept. I really loved the Olympic peninsula and we want to stay at Crescent Lake in the future

I love these! You took some great photos. There is so much to photograph and see here. I’ve never been to Crescent Lake, but I’ve heard it’s beautiful as well. Definitely a weekend trip in the future!

 

[luis angel]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Chriokid79]

Hello Reef2Reef community!

I’m brand new to reefing and am excited to embark on this new adventure and join this community. I’ve found that there’s so, so much to learn about this hobby and it’s great to know that there are so many people out there who love reefing.

I never really thought about having a fish tank. It’s not that I was against it, it just never crossed my mind as something to do. But then I went to Petco by chance one night after driving around to clear my head and somehow ended up bringing home a betta fish.

That then turned into me researching how to create the best environment for my betta, “Benimaru”, and that evolved into even more research in setting up larger aquariums. I decided that ultimately I wanted to start a saltwater aquarium.

Growing up my mom always had aquariums. The majority were saltwater. I remember that over the years we had a small octopus, a lionfish, and a sea urchin. I loved to just sit in front of it and watch the fish. It was amazing having a piece of the ocean in our home!

So, I decided that I’m going to set up my first saltwater aquarium. This will be my first aquarium (other than Benimaru’s). Every free moment of my time has been spent researching how to start a reef tank, I don’t even know how many hours I’ve researched, but it’s more than 30.

Other than my reefing adventure, I’m a mid-twenties married woman that works at a large national bank in retail banking. I’ve worked at this bank for nearly 5 years and am licensed with FINRA. I love finance, which will certainly help with budgeting the reef tank!

My husband and I have been together for 9 years and we have two cats and a dog. Our dog, Leo, is a 4 year old, 90lb German Shepherd. He is the best buddy boy and the best thing in my life (after my husband). I recently stopped pursuing my bachelor’s degree, so now I actually have time to figure out what hobbies I enjoy doing!

Currently, I’m focused on finding the right tank/stand/sump/equipment for my new reef tank. Most of my free time is spent researching and learning about saltwater aquariums, which has been a lot of fun. I have several word documents with information I’ve found. But I also love photography and playing piano!

Welcome! I was stationed at whidbey island from 2003 to 2007. Served in Vaq 141. Is your hubby in the military?

 

[Fapman]

Hello Reef2Reef community!

I’m brand new to reefing and am excited to embark on this new adventure and join this community. I’ve found that there’s so, so much to learn about this hobby and it’s great to know that there are so many people out there who love reefing.

I never really thought about having a fish tank. It’s not that I was against it, it just never crossed my mind as something to do. But then I went to Petco by chance one night after driving around to clear my head and somehow ended up bringing home a betta fish.

That then turned into me researching how to create the best environment for my betta, “Benimaru”, and that evolved into even more research in setting up larger aquariums. I decided that ultimately I wanted to start a saltwater aquarium.

Growing up my mom always had aquariums. The majority were saltwater. I remember that over the years we had a small octopus, a lionfish, and a sea urchin. I loved to just sit in front of it and watch the fish. It was amazing having a piece of the ocean in our home!

So, I decided that I’m going to set up my first saltwater aquarium. This will be my first aquarium (other than Benimaru’s). Every free moment of my time has been spent researching how to start a reef tank, I don’t even know how many hours I’ve researched, but it’s more than 30.

Other than my reefing adventure, I’m a mid-twenties married woman that works at a large national bank in retail banking. I’ve worked at this bank for nearly 5 years and am licensed with FINRA. I love finance, which will certainly help with budgeting the reef tank!

My husband and I have been together for 9 years and we have two cats and a dog. Our dog, Leo, is a 4 year old, 90lb German Shepherd. He is the best buddy boy and the best thing in my life (after my husband). I recently stopped pursuing my bachelor’s degree, so now I actually have time to figure out what hobbies I enjoy doing!

Currently, I’m focused on finding the right tank/stand/sump/equipment for my new reef tank. Most of my free time is spent researching and learning about saltwater aquariums, which has been a lot of fun. I have several word documents with information I’ve found. But I also love photography and playing piano!

Welcome from Seattle!

I originally moved to WA in 2013 to NAS Whidbey as a 21-year-old sailor!

 

[Fapman]

Welcome! I was stationed at whidbey island from 2003 to 2007. Served in Vaq 141. Is your hubby in the military?

VAQ 134 here

 

[SeaJelly]

Welcome! I was stationed at whidbey island from 2003 to 2007. Served in Vaq 141. Is your hubby in the military?

Thank you and thank you for your service! No, he isn’t in the military. We’re on the South end of the island

 

[SeaJelly]

Welcome from Seattle!

I originally moved to WA in 2013 to NAS Whidbey as a 21-year-old sailor!

Thank you and thank you for your service as well!

 

[SeaJelly]

Welcome from Seattle!

I originally moved to WA in 2013 to NAS Whidbey as a 21-year-old sailor!

Since you’re in Seattle, do you have any local resources (fish, corals, equipment, etc.) that you recommend?

 

[IntrinsicReef]

I love these! You took some great photos. There is so much to photograph and see here. I’ve never been to Crescent Lake, but I’ve heard it’s beautiful as well. Definitely a weekend trip in the future!

We drove up to Hurricane Ridge, then to Crescent Lake, to Rialto Beach and made it back to the Port Townsend ferry with a whole 15 mins before it left. I wish we had a whole week to explore. There is so much there. We'll make it back one day

 

[SeaJelly]

We drove up to Hurricane Ridge, then to Crescent Lake, to Rialto Beach and made it back to the Port Townsend ferry with a whole 15 mins before it left. I wish we had a whole week to explore. There is so much there. We'll make it back one day

Wow, that’s definitely an adventure. That sounds like it was a lot of fun! I’ve been in this area for almost 10 years, but I’ve never made it to Port Townsend. It’s definitely on my list because it’s only a ferry ride. This trick is that when you’re taking the ferry to PT, you generally have to make a reservation several days in advance because of the reduced ferry schedule.

 

[vetteguy53081]