The Chain Game: How to Start a Saltwater Tank

[AlyciaMarie]

Have you ever wished there was a thread of continuous step-by-step instructions on how to start a reef tank? Well, look no further!

Welcome to the Chain Game! Today's theme is How to Start a Reef Tank! Here's how to play:

I'll post the first step, then someone will post the second step, then someone else the third, and so on until we've started our imaginary reef tank! This can be educational for newbies and just something fun to do as a community. Will our tank thrive or fail? Let's find out...

Step 1: Decide, against your better judgment, to start a reef tank.

Next step??

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Step 2: Will my bank call me for spending too much on said tank?

 

[Jekyl]

Call the city / electric company and convince them you're not growing pot.

 

[twentyleagues]

Figure out a budget then quadruple it.

 

[AlyciaMarie]

Figure out a budget then quadruple it.

Step 5: Begin researching, and realize that you're in way over your head.

 

[danimal1211]

Step 2: Determine where I’m gonna put said tank. Suggestion, not against south facing window.

 

[DED65]

Post the question “What brand and size of tank should I get” on R2R and weed through the 50 different answers!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Post the question “What brand and size of tank should I get” on R2R and weed through the 50 different answers!

 

[AlyciaMarie]

Post the question “What brand and size of tank should I get” on R2R and weed through the 50 different answers!

Step 9: Finally decide on a tank, and cry as you put your credit card information in at checkout...

 

[ryanjohn1]

Ask on R2R what’s the best salt mix

 

[DED65]

Step 9: Finally decide on a tank, and cry as you put your credit card information at checkout...

Step 10: Try to sleep as the buyers remorse kicks in!

 

[mousehunter]

Build stand, realize that stand will not fit through house door, but maybe if a window is removed...

 

[IntrinsicReef]

Check the mail twice a day to intercept the credit card bill. ( Tell your spouse you are expecting a present for them.)

 

[luis angel]

Ask in R2R what type of rock is better!

 

[IntrinsicReef]

Start plying your friends with favors and drinks to build up some credits for delivery day.

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

Go to your LFS and see what they have and what they get... then research more.

 

[IntrinsicReef]

Go to your LFS and see what they have and what they get... then research more.

Two Little Fishies Publications ( AKA OG JulianSprung)

Books – My WordPress

Ultimate Marine Aquariums: Saltwater Dream Systems and How They Are Created https://a.co/d/fAhYiv5

 

[IntrinsicReef]

CORAL Magazine | Discover marine aquariums & coral reefs - CORAL Magazine

CORAL Magazine is an award-winning source of information and inspiration for hobbyist and professional keepers of marine and reef aquariums

www.coralmagazine.com

Home | Reef Hobbyist Magazine

reefhobbyistmagazine.com

 

[PJs_Bucket_List_Reef_75]

Well I went about this completely out of order lol. Me: Step 1. Decide it's now or never time for my first saltwater reef aquarium. Step 2. Went to PetSmart and bought a tank and stand... the biggest one I have space for. Step 3. Started researching, joined r2r, and realized I have no idea what I'm doing