Mt first tanks 2nd year birthday & I just joined here, hello!

[Rollthedicereef]

I had always wanted a reef tank since I was a teen in the mid 90s. I had shelved the idea of a saltwater tank thinking it was going to be insanely complicated and expensive, but during the start of lockdown I started binging on reef tank videos on YouTube for a little escapism and learnt tech and knowledge had come a long way in 20+ years and thought what am I waiting for so made the jump and got a little Fluval Evo 13.5. My tank is 2 years old this week and am totally hooked on the hobby, don't think I'd want to live without one ever again. Anyway thought I should finally say hi, here so hi, here's my tank. It's nothing fancy, as much as I love the neon SPS set ups, turns out I'm a bit of a softie head.

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Sean Clark]

Welcome to the party.

 

[Fish Think Pink]

I had always wanted a reef tank since I was a teen in the mid 90s. I had shelved the idea of a saltwater tank thinking it was going to be insanely complicated and expensive, but during the start of lockdown I started binging on reef tank videos on YouTube for a little escapism and learnt tech and knowledge had come a long way in 20+ years and thought what am I waiting for so made the jump and got a little Fluval Evo 13.5. My tank is 2 years old this week and am totally hooked on the hobby, don't think I'd want to live without one ever again. Anyway thought I should finally say hi, here so hi, here's my tank. It's nothing fancy, as much as I love the neon SPS set ups, turns out I'm a bit of a softie head.

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Welcome! Glad you joined. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. 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 might help you find people local to you, if Manchester is US:

Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

www.reef2reef.com

This might help you find people local to you, if outside US (sounds UK):

Global Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

www.reef2reef.com

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

 

[Kraig]

Welcome!

 

[kingoftheHiLLpeople]

Welcome!!!

 

[jmatt]

Nice looking tank! Welcome!

 

[Rollthedicereef]

Welcome! Glad you joined. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. 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 might help you find people local to you, if Manchester is US:

Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

www.reef2reef.com

This might help you find people local to you, if outside US (sounds UK):

Global Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

www.reef2reef.com

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

Ah cool thanks, yeah will take a look.

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

Nce job! Your tank is looking great!

 

[reaper93]

Awesome tank!

 

[TokenReefer]

Wow. The tank looks absolutely beautiful! Great job with it!

 

[BluTang85]

Hello and welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello and welcome to the channel

 

[bnord]

Great looking aquarium and glad you are with us!!

 

[jsker]

Hello, welcome to R2R!!

 

[blaxsun]

 

[Rollthedicereef]

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I'm told "we all float down here"

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R. Tank looks great.

You can get the UK banner here: Click Account then “Join User Group”, scroll to the bottom and click on “United Kingdom User Group‘’