If You Are New to Reef Central, Introduce Yourself Here!

[exploited]

Hey everyone, my name is Steve and have been a member for quite some time and have done several tanks, including a 220 gallon mixed reef tank. I sold the big tank several years ago and have missed my reef ever since, so I am getting back into it and feel like a novice again. Starting with a new tank, but hoping to resurrect some of my old equipment.
Glad to be back!

 

[tysonjames]

Hi Guys,
I'm from India. I have a hobby of keeping aquariums. So I'm not a beginner, just so we are clear. I have 30 Gallon fish tank at home, its been a year now since I bought it. Now I want another aquarium for my office and I want a small one since there is not much space to keep a large aquarium. I researched on google and I took a liking to some of them but its really confusing to pick one up. So I want suggestions from someone who is much more experienced than I'm obviously...
These are the aquariums I picked -
Fluval Evo 13.5
Marina 10 Gallon LED Aquarium Kit
Aqueon 10 Gallon LED Aquarium Kit
Penn Plax Curved Corner Aquarium

 

[whiterushen]

Been out of the hobby 18 years and just starting again

Been out of the hobby 18 years and just starting again

I was in the marine and reef hobby from 1991 to 2001. I had a 55 gallon tru vu acrylic and a 100 gallon glass tank---both with live rock in them. In August, 2019, I started 2 Nano tanks--- a 20g Innovative Nuvo Fusion and a 24g Aquatop-- both reef systems with live rock walls installed in them. The 24g is a LPS and zoa garden and my 20g is a SPS system. I'm running Eshopps nano skimmers in both tanks, the 24g has a AI prime HD and the 20g has a Hydra 26. 2-3 Gallon water changes once a week in both tanks.

 

[gopalka]

Just starting back

Just starting back

Hey all. Re-entering reef world after a few years. Just bought myself a 160 gallon tank and a bunch of fun toys from a few folks who were exiting the hobby. Going through the long process of cleaning and planning. Hoping to have the tank at least up and cycling by Christmas to surprise our kids. Looking forward to sharing progress and asking a ton a stupid questions!

 

[good_07]

Hy there. My name is Victoria. I do not have any experience caring for aquariums. Hubby has had freshwater tanks. We recently purchased a Red Sea Reefer 250, 65 gallon tank. We are looking forward to learning with you all.

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[jcutter347]

Hello RC. My name is Josh I'm new to the hobby. I got my first tank, a 30 gallon innovative marine, about 3 months ago. i'm really loving this hobby and i can't wait to see where this takes me

 

[Owen C]

Hello all im new to the hobby of saltwater tanks.ive had fresh water tanks in the past but i just ordered a 40.2 plus HD AIO and should be recieving it in 2 weeks so im looking for any tips on what not to do as a newbee .:wavehand:

 

[Owen C]

Im new to the hobby and could use some tips on the whole cycling method

 

[Owen C]

Hi Everyone! I'm Alex and i started my first saltwater tank about 2 months ago. After it cycled, i added 4 Clownfish (different designer colors), Blue Hippo Tang, Yellow Tang, Diamond Goby, and Flame Angel.
I actually just had the tank laying around and decided to start it after my Frenchie passed away.
I purchased a canister filter since i wasn't sure how to set up a sump.
Really looking forward to learning from the more seasoned hobbyists!!!

Was the cycling experience tough?

 

[Rylan]

Hey folks,

My name is Rylan. I am from New Brunswick, Canada. I have been on here a while, from way back when I had my little tiny tank. Recently got a 30G tank, and got back into it. Tank is doing great, and everything is nice, and stable! Great forum for advice, and information. Looking forward to learning as I go!

 

[maverickbr77]

New to the forum and sw tanks. I was getting things together to down size my 75 planted into a 55 and redo the 75 as a salt or cichlid tank. My cousin had a big bow front explode and offered me the survivors so salt it is. Tank is cycling and the survivors are in a qt tank 2 blue damsels, 2 clowns, a flame angel, and a blenny. Planning to start out fowlr and maybe add some easy corals later on.

 

[Owen C]

New to saltwater

New to saltwater

Hello everyone i am new to saltwater and just would like to pick up your experiences to help me along the way.I will be recieving my waterbox 40.2 this week, i thought this would be a good starter tank for me .I have everything except my skimmer and wave maker. currently looking into the Red sea reefer and the maxspect wave makers at the moment. thanks for ll your help

 

[Owen C]

Hey folks,

My name is Rylan. I am from New Brunswick, Canada. I have been on here a while, from way back when I had my little tiny tank. Recently got a 30G tank, and got back into it. Tank is doing great, and everything is nice, and stable! Great forum for advice, and information. Looking forward to learning as I go!

Looks great im getting my first tank this week .

 

[Owen C]

Hi Everyone! I'm Alex and i started my first saltwater tank about 2 months ago. After it cycled, i added 4 Clownfish (different designer colors), Blue Hippo Tang, Yellow Tang, Diamond Goby, and Flame Angel.
I actually just had the tank laying around and decided to start it after my Frenchie passed away.
I purchased a canister filter since i wasn't sure how to set up a sump.
Really looking forward to learning from the more seasoned hobbyists!!!

Hello alex i am getting my first tank this week . how was the cycling how long did it take and did you use live rock or dry rock ?

 

[3xplorer19]

Hello all. I'm Benny from Flushing, Queens. I currently have an Aquatop Recife Eco 24 gallon tank that is 3 months old 2 days ago today. I currently have 1 percula clownfish, 1 royal blue hippo tang, 1 yellow tang, 1 midas golden blenny, yellow watchman goby and pistol shrimp. Also have 20 corals, 1 BTA and 1 rainbow BTA that just splitted into 2. I am here cause I need to know more about the hobby and I also will be having quesetions

 

[3xplorer19]

Hello all. I'm Benny from Flushing, Queens. I currently have an Aquatop Recife Eco 24 gallon tank that is 3 months old 2 days ago today. I currently have 1 percula clownfish, 1 royal blue hippo tang, 1 yellow tang, 1 midas golden blenny, yellow watchman goby and pistol shrimp. Also have 20 corals, 1 BTA and 1 rainbow BTA that just splitted into 2. I am here cause I need to know more about the hobby and I also will be having quesetions

 

[3xplorer19]

hey guys, i tried looking for a topic about "ich" on the search and didn't get any info. anyways i think i might have ich on my nano 24 g tank. i have a 10 g tank that i'm acclimating as a nursery or qt. how do i really verify that it is an ich 1. what would you recommend and 2. what steps must i do to cure? do i take all 6 fishes out including the pistol shrimp? please help me.

 

[101010]

hey guys, i tried looking for a topic about "ich" on the search and didn't get any info. anyways i think i might have ich on my nano 24 g tank. i have a 10 g tank that i'm acclimating as a nursery or qt. how do i really verify that it is an ich 1. what would you recommend and 2. what steps must i do to cure? do i take all 6 fishes out including the pistol shrimp? please help me.

I guess you should stay a new post for this. What made you think that it's ich , post some pic or discription so that someone can positively identify and then you should start treating the fish. Inverts donot get infected by ick and can be left in the display tank. Fish need to be treated in hospital tank.

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[cherylm123]

Hello, I'm Cheryl [emoji1366] Recently purchased a used 35 gallon saltwater cube from a guy on Facebook along with rock/filter/skimmer/other accessories. Looking forward to the help on this page, finding good info already!


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[Atom606]

Hi guys my name is adam and I'm glad to be here I have kept fresh water for around 5 years now a couple years off and on before but finally stable and able to dive into it heavy I currently have 2 fresh water tanks and working on doing a 75 gallon reef tank I've been researching this site for years I always knew I was going to do a reef tank so tried to learn as much as possible until I was ready and nows the time I just hope I dont bother people with a bunch of questions hope you all are having a great evening