New guy here

[Chriscrna]

My name is Chris and I live in Knoxville. Rob D referred me to this forum and I thought I would take a moment to introduce myself and say hello.

I just started this hobby in February. I bought an established quarantine tank from a friend who was running a canister filter. I ditched the canister in favor of a sump and skimmer. Replaced the substrate and put in 50 lbs of Marcorock Key Largo dryrock. I don't know exactly how many gallons this tank is, nor do I know the technical name for the shape. But I just call it my 50 gallon bow front.

I don't have much in there yet, I am taking things very slowly. But I really like what I do have so far:

4 ricordea mushrooms
1 pulsing xenia
1 peppermint shrimp
1 banded coral shrimp
2 or 3 hermit crabs
A variety of snails
And my most valued babies......a pair of snow onyx clownfish

Here are a few pictures. I welcome any comments. Enjoy.

 

[Gladfelter]

Wow. I love your aquascape. You got some great pieces of rock there and your off to a great start.

 

[Chriscrna]

Thanks. Those rocks are very porous and light. I would buy them again in a heartbeat.

 

[mike007]

Welcome to r2r love your tank!!!

 

[Reefing Madness]

 

[Rob.D]

Hey Chris, glad you made it over!!!

 

[cee]

Welcome. While not an official ETRC member I've been involved in this hobby for quite a long time. Your tank looks good but I'm surprised I don't see any signs of coralline in there after 3 months or so. Might want to check your Mg level and enjoy the ride!

Dave

 

[Chriscrna]

I had different liverock in there for awhile. I've only had the Marcorock in there for about a month.

 

[ZIGGY63]

Looking pretty good, welcome to the hobby

 

[gwhook]

Welcom!!!!! Tank looks great!

 

[cee]

I had different liverock in there for awhile. I've only had the Marcorock in there for about a month.

Ahh, that explains it.

Dave

 

[fishroomlady]

tank looks really nice. I really like your scape and the shape of your tank!

 

[ethridge78]

Welcome and tank looks good so far.

 

[k2parkstar]

Welcome to reef2reef and the hobby! I'll agree with everyone your rock work looks good. Marco rock is awesome! Hope you can make it to the meeting this month.

 

[Esage]

Welcome,and nice tank.

 

[Runner]

Nice setup. Like the aquascape.