Hi all-I'm new!

[NaCl+H2O]

I just got my Biocube14-a longtime dream of having a reef is FINALLY being realized! I've had a saltwater fish only tank in the past, but never any reef critters!
I set it up, put in the water, measured in the salt, added the live rock, the live sand (very pretty fiji pink)
and now I'm waiting...I hate waiting. Hate. :arg:

So, While waiting, I'm learning, and planning...I cannot believe how much stuff I want! Is it as addicting as it seems?

So, Hello!:flower:

 

[NYreefNoob]

so you had saltwater before but never corals ? not alot different then fish only other than lighting requirements for some stuff and depending on corals some doing.

 

[masterswimmer]

Welcome to MR. Seems like you've got a leg up on most newbies. There are a few differences between FO and reef. Do a bit of reading and it sounds like you'll be fine.

Just for instance:
FO you can get away with SG @ 1.019-1.020
Reef you'll want to get the SG up to ~ 1.025

Many people in FO will use a wet/dry type of sump.
In a reef most people won't use a wet/dry, but use their sump for their skimmer, heater, reactors, etc.

The need for excessive (or just a lot) flow in a FO is not a requirement.
In a reef, depending upon the animals you'll be keeping you might need to have a lot of, and random flow.

Those are just a few examples, lighting is another issue.

Anyway, once again, welcome to our little part of the reef.

swimmer

 

[Timbo]

Welcome to MR. Lots of good information here. Use the search feature to find what you are looking for. If you can't find it ask. Good luck with the reef.

 

[NaCl+H2O]

Thanks for the welcome and the info! Today I plan to do more reading, and maybe eat...:tongue: I'm thinking of investing in a little bit more live rock-My is very nice, but a little sparse.
Getting up just now, it's really hard not to turn the light on and leave it on all day so I can gaze into it...lol.

 

[SIReefer]

Welcome to MR. & yes it is addicting.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Hi there.

Any thread without pics should be banned. J/K

 

[inkblue]

:arg: weLcome... I thought you were the vendor

 

[Solace Aquatics LLC]

Welcome to MR...

Nice name!:splitspin

 

[NDY]

Welcome To MR Good Luck With Everything

 

[bueller]

Welcome

 

[wayne]

Hey welcome to mr you'll get a lot of info on saltwater tanks here, here's a little something for you to read up on. http://www.melevsreef.com/log.html

 

[DonCisco]

Hello, welcome to the reefer madness community. Yes it is very addicting. We need to see pics

 

[NaCl H20]

Hey, I agree on the nice name although you'll be confused for the vendor sometimes...

 

[marki24]

Oh gosh 3 NaCI H20 nicknames. Real creative everyone :smash:

 

[h20 freak]

Oh gosh 3 NaCI H20 nicknames. Real creative everyone :smash:

Seriously wtf....we need a showdown and only the last reefer standing can stay:Starwars: *plays mortal kombat theme song*

jkjk,but really..this is gonna get confusing especially since one is a vendor:tired:

 

[Solace Aquatics LLC]

There is a vendor on here with that name? :banghead:

 

[vindell]

Hello I'm also a new too teh site !!

Gotta tell ya, alot of great info, as well as equipment for sale. Have a 210 oceanic reef, Have the halides from a previous reef. The issue is, at least i think it's an issue. There is a glass brace about 2 foot across the tank. I gotta think the with creep, its gonna create an issue. Help me out with feedback. Thanks for the great site. Looking forward too many years of reefing.

 

[masterswimmer]

vindell, welcome to MR. You might want to consider posting your own thread with your question. Most likely it'll get lost in someone else's post and you'll never get your answer.

swimmer

 

[NaCl+H2O]

I'm Baaaack...lol!

I'll attempt to post a pic...

It's the first pic I took of the tank-my computer is hating on me, so I have to spend some time getting more onto the computer...lol! But that will require some major time, and maybe a visit from the geek squad!

Thanks for all the welcomes!!