New to SaltWater aquarium world

LenaByTheGulf · Mar 3, 2020

Hello!!

Super excited to dive deeper into the salt water aquarium world! I have always wanted a salt aquarium but never the right time, I have worked in a lot of large retail pet stores as a DT. An it wasn't till now with working with these knowledgeable long term salt water and reef tank owners ( as well as learning how to read a refractor and understand the sump, what to look for as far as illness did I decide to go for it! Sadly my husband and i don't get out a lot but we love love the water. He decided to buy a motorcycle and I said awesome were getting a aquarium! He agreed!! Looking to purchase a established system... need to know the pluses and minus, what to look out for, how to transfer... thank you for welcoming me to your board... an I hope as I learn I can help new comers as you have helped me!!!

dbl · Mar 3, 2020

Welcome to R2R and your new reefing family and thanks for signing up. I'd like to suggest reading through the thread below. Some great information to help you with your journey.

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

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...

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El_Guapo13 · Mar 3, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Crabs McJones · Mar 3, 2020

Welcome to R2R!

Billldg · Mar 3, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!! Ask all the questions you want, we love to help.

The Aquatic Arsenal · Mar 3, 2020

Retro Reefer · Mar 3, 2020

Gernader · Mar 3, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!

LenaByTheGulf · Mar 3, 2020

Since this one tank I kinda have my heart set on has is including live fish and coral.. best way to transport and hold while tank is reassembled? Will I need to re cycle if using same substrate and live rock but adding new salt and water?

Peace River · Mar 3, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Ucyibd1 · Mar 3, 2020

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

Mr_Knightley · Mar 3, 2020

Welcome to Reef2Reef! Good luck, this hobby is one of the best at draining savings accounts!

fuelman · Mar 3, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

LenaByTheGulf · Mar 3, 2020

Mr_Knightley said:
Welcome to Reef2Reef! Good luck, this hobby is one of the best at draining savings accounts!

Lol I used to own and ride horses before lol!

vetteguy53081 · Mar 3, 2020

Dw79 · Mar 3, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Peace River · Mar 3, 2020

LenaByTheGulf said:
Since this one tank I kinda have my heart set on has is including live fish and coral.. best way to transport and hold while tank is reassembled? Will I need to re cycle if using same substrate and live rock but adding new salt and water?

Most of the bacteria is in the rock and sand so the tank will likely only go through a mini cycle (assuming there is no major die off of bacteria). The downside to getting an established tank is that you are also getting their established problems - it is doable, but I would suggest that you tread carefully. Good luck with whatever you decide!

LenaByTheGulf · Mar 3, 2020

Peace River said:
Most of the bacteria is in the rock and sand so the tank will likely only go through a mini cycle (assuming there is no major die off of bacteria). The downside to getting an established tank is that you are also getting their established problems - it is doable, but I would suggest that you tread carefully. Good luck with whatever you decide!