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Curiosity · 01/01/2015, 01:19 PM

I figure that it's time I join reef central. I've been reading the threads for years to gain advice but now I'm ready to participate. My name is Jim and I am setting up my 25g nano. With new Current LEDs and an AquaC Ramora, let the games begin! I am looking for some advice on books that I should get. The internet is great but I love paper : )

jaimelea · 01/02/2015, 05:10 PM

hi everyone ! my name is Jaime, i was given a 30 gallon tank for Christmas and i want to make it a reef tank so i'm going to need as much help as possible ! so far i have it set up with live sand, live rock and a Aquatic Life 24" T5 H0 dual lamp light fixture, a 150 bio-wheel penguin filter and a 100 watt Eheim heater.
my goal is to have lots of coral and fish with bright colours , so i'm wondering what else i have to do ? do i need more equipment ? and what temperature should my tank be kept at? what supplements and water additives should i be adding to keep stable perameters and what should they be ? also i don't know how to do water changes
thanks for your advice in advance!!

HostPoet · 01/03/2015, 06:58 PM

Hi, I am a new member, trying to follow posting rules-yet I need technical help: I got a 150 Gallon Aquarium with no top trim, and a 22.5 inch wide and two inch deep notch. My problems are:
1) How to fix (or buy replacement) trim so tank is stable
2) How to easily and cheaply buy or make the proper External Overflow Box to catch the overflow and send to sump and return to tank?

I do not need the "best of the best" and the need to keep the costs and complex do it yourself options "not too complex"

I am not trying to reinvent the wheel yet if the 22.5 " wide x 2 inch deep notch is already there - why not use it?

I really am more of a freshwater aquarium hobbyist but this thing might bring me into the slatwater fold after solving my problems:

jerryla · 01/03/2015, 09:05 PM

Hi, I'm Jerry Im a Reefaholic. I've been in the hobby since September of last year. Lots of information to absorb. Lots of GOOD information here. Fascinated with this hobby. Biggest problem so far.......Patience, or lack of it, but I am learning. Look forward to being able to contribute to this forum in the future.

Miss6two · 01/03/2015, 09:37 PM

Hey all! My name is Michelle, and I am a BRAND NEWBY to marine aquariums!!! My husband and I have been wanting to start this venture for years and have finally begun! This is what we are beginning with: 55 gal tank; protein skimmer; fluval marine and sea light fixture; of course the thermostat and hydrometer, test kit etc. We started off with live sand, 20 pounds of live rock and 27 pounds of dead rock. We are hoping to have a reef tank with fish eventually. Any advice is GREATLY appreciated, as we are extensively reading, but we know first-hand experience is the best! We are currently trying to decide if our tank is cycled, cycling...eeek who knows!? We have had our tank up and running for 4 days, no fishies or anything else yet, just the live sand and rock - working on aquascaping with some more live rock ASAP. I'm excited to share this venture with all of you as well!!!

Gears · 01/04/2015, 04:32 AM

Hi all my name is Cole,
I just bought and set up my first tank set up. It is a 60 gallon cube with built in overflow. It came with a AGA mega flow wet/dry sump, LED light with built in timer, a Rio 750 gph pump and a heater. We filled it with 40 pounds of live sand and 20 pounds of what the pet store called dry live rock. I purchased RO water from the pet store to fill the tank. My salinity is at 1.023, my PH is 8.3. my tank has been running for about 2 weeks now and we have been adding flake food for the last 3 or for days in an effort to start it cycling. We have been testing the water everyday since we filled it and all of our levels are still at 0. The only thing we have noticed that has changed is now there is some algae starting to grow on our rock. I'm considering adding a fish to the tank do you think its safe to do so?

Frostpine · 01/04/2015, 10:04 AM

Hello!
My name is Dennis, from White Creek, NY. When i had my 120 gallon freshwater tank have a bad infection of worms, and a big die off from medication, i decided to change it over to a saltwater tank which i had been thinking abut for a few years. My mother has taken a huge interest in it with me, and it has become the center of the household. We have had it set up as a marine tank for over a year now. 120 lbs of live rock, five inches of sand, and a 234 watt LED Aquaticlife light. (model 420280)

nicoli627 · 01/04/2015, 02:57 PM

Going to start a rebuild of my old 65 gallon reef ready tank I had set up 4 years ago before I moved. thanks for all the good reading

vboi4life · 01/04/2015, 09:13 PM

Hello RC.my name is Ryan.im from cincinnati ohio.i get in this hobby from my lil brother.i have 40 gallons fresh water almost 2 years.i have 8 Angels fishes and now i just start 112 gallon salt water with basement sump and refugium setup.the tank have been cycle 6 weeks which some fishes and coral.i hope i will learn more about salt water and make some friend from cincinnati.here is my

JulHar · 01/04/2015, 09:18 PM

Hello, another newbie here. I'm Julie from Spring Hill FL. hubby Fred & I had fish 30+ years ago, the time was right to get back in the hobby....and BOY has a lot changed!!! We bought a used 125 gallon tank from Craig's List in Sept. and have been working on it since. The hobby is fascinating and so complex! We really appreciate all who share their hard earned knowledge and tips with those new to the hobby, and I look forward to the day when I have enough know-how to PIF as well!

SuperReefJunkie · 01/04/2015, 09:47 PM

hi everyone, I am ready to get back into the reef hobby. I had a 120g setup before and had to sell everything except the tank. but since then i have acquired. a monster it's a 220g perfecto tank non drilled but i am going to drill the back of the glass for an overflow box. i plan on using my previous 120g tank for the sump . and i was wondering if you guys would be willing to help me with some lighting and protein skimmer suggestions

KayleeAnn24 · 01/04/2015, 11:36 PM

Hi, I'm Kaylee. I'm brand new to this hobby! Just set up my aquarium yesterday and then redid it today. I have a bio bubble to start with. Hope to gain more knowledge and understanding. 😃

donut704 · 01/05/2015, 10:02 AM

Hey everyone just bought a BC 14 and started the cycling using all the information I read on here. So far so good. I am a rookie but hope I don't offend anyone. I've seen some pretty hot "debates" on some posts. I know everyone will do things differently so I guess I will figure out what's best for me in time. I'm in Charlotte NC so if anyone has info on good shops and people to know please let me know. I'm a long way from adding livestock but is never to early to know people and where to go for help.

treyflores2323 · 01/05/2015, 02:57 PM

Hello, my name is Trey and I just scooped up a Coralife Biocube 29. I plan to build a reef tank, everything is currently stock at the moment but have some goodies coming soon.

ThRoewer · 01/06/2015, 03:21 AM

Hi,
I’m Thomas, originally from Germany and just got back into the hobby after a 10 year break.

JDUBBS220 · 01/06/2015, 12:20 PM

Hey guys and gals, I wanted to reach out to everyone about finding a quality aquarium manufacturer or vendor in the Texas area. I was in the process of a new 75g reef build and noticed a chip on the outsided corner seam of the DT I had planned to use. Rather than risk it (a cheaper Petco tank I've had for about 5 years unused) Im pulling the trigger and ordering a new tank. Im also looking around for anyone who might be parting with one, something in the all glass rimless 75-100g range. Although I havent had a running system since 2009, I've kept up with the hobby through forums and clubs and articles. I dont mind getting one delivered if within my budget, but I am interested in picking it up myself if within a few hours drive and would save any money compared to gas expense to retrieve it myself. So to recap:

>75-100g Rimless All-Glass
(Does not have to be R/R as I can drill it and I have an internal overflow)

>Ideal dimension would be 48"X18"/24"X18"

>Familiar with Starphire glass and like it but not required

>In Texas

>About $400

Once again these are all ideal parameters but not deal breakers. I would greatly appreciate any help with finding the right vendor or manufacturer.

Thanks,
Jdubbs

Warhawk77 · 01/06/2015, 01:47 PM

Hello just starting with Satlwater I have years with fresh water but time to step up to the next level.. Lots of questions but I have found a lot of answers already and even found answers I didn't know I needed.

Mikem89 · 01/06/2015, 07:03 PM

hello everyone im new to the forum my name is mike obviously, I have over 8 years experience in the hobby. I'm always looking to learn new ideas and tricks about the hobby and hope by the looks of it this forum has a plentiful about of info to review and discuss. I look forward to meeting new people and checking out some cool tanks!

Treefer88 · 01/06/2015, 08:17 PM

New to the whole forum thing and reef tanks. Have plenty of experience to freshwater so I'm not a complete newbie. Had a few questions on my setup and what I can do to improve. 65 gal. Tall
Hob overflow box
Trickle wet dry filter with sump stocked with polish pad,nitrate pad, and carbon
100 lbs plus of mature live rock
2-3 watts per gal with 10 k 14k and attinic not sure of nm
Kent cyclone reactor with dr time reef pearls
680 gph cir pump
Power head
Hob aquarium systems protein skimmer 3" dia

Having diatom issue as well as nuisance algae tank has been cycled... But was neglected bought it second hand. Just added macro algae and the kent cyclone reactor curiouser of what other actions or equipment I can utilize to help combat the diatoms and algae.... Don't have a reef test kit so I can't elaborate on parameters besides temp and salinity.... I know I know reef test kit is my next purchase....(any suggestions) temp 78 salinity 1.025 thanks for your time and look forward to being apart of the forum

Radiation91 · 01/07/2015, 01:50 PM

Hello to all!

My name's Will but everybody calls me Rad91. I'm from Leeds in the UK.

I'm relatively new to fishkeeping... in fact I started this hobby about 6 months ago. I've got 2 Freshwater tanks going at the moment and it's going like a dream so far.

I've ALWAYS been fascinated by corals though, well, marine life in general. I recently saw a 3 gallon coral tank video and it got me researching saltwater tanks! Now here I am... hooked!!

I'm a bit of an oddball at this point... I have to admit! I've got no room for another tank

I'm living with my parents for the next 2 years and then I'll be moving out into my own house. THEN I'll be getting a saltwater tank set up!

Until then, I'm going to be on here asking question after question, but I wont have a tank for a while

hmmmm... it's a strange scenario right?

Well... it gives me a couple of years to research stuff and more importantly... SAVE UP SOME MONEY! I've been researching SW tanks for about 3 hours per day for the last week and I think I understand the basics now. It's just a matter of reading other people's experiences and planning my perfect tank ready for when I get my own house!

Looking forward to speaking with you people!

Rad91

TheDouda · 01/08/2015, 06:06 PM

What's up everyone been reading this forum for forever and finally got a tank setup my name is Robert and some of you guys already have helped me out so ty and can't wait for the fun struggles ahead lol

Crackbaby8404 · 01/10/2015, 08:12 AM

Hello all,

So about me? We are Chris and Hanna. We are just starting with our first salt-water aquarium. It is 200 Liters (50 gallons) we have 2 2500L/hr pumps and a Tunze9011 skimmer. Currently in the middle of cycling with live rock (about 25Kg) with a crushed coral bed. Will be adding a 60 Liter sump in the coming weeks.

Lmax8rn · 01/10/2015, 07:22 PM

Hi all, I am new to the hobby after a long hiatus, and having a few issues. I am trying to start a new thread, but not sure how to do it? I have a 110 gallon reef tank with mixed corals and fish.

Looking forward to learning here, it seems to be the best forum I have found so far.

Naterade86 · 01/10/2015, 11:38 PM

Please help me identify what these are growing out of my resting zooas

brushing · 01/11/2015, 02:06 PM

Hi RC! I'm Brannon and my wife is Danielle. We are both excited to be entering the saltwater aquarium hobby. We are both novices and are just now in the research stages, and figuring out exactly what we want. The only thing we know right now is that we have space set aside for a 90 gallon tank and have been looking at the Marineland Corner-Flo tank with Monterey stand and canopy. We will be asking for a lot of assistance as we move forward. We want to start with a FOWLR setup, but only stock reef safe livestock as we would like to move up to a reef system once we get the hang of everything. We also want to buy equipment that will work for both FOWLR and Reef communities, including lighting. We look forward to sharing our adventure with all of you.

01/01/2015, 01:19 PM	#8351
Curiosity Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Northern California Posts: 3	New to Reef Central 2015 I figure that it's time I join reef central. I've been reading the threads for years to gain advice but now I'm ready to participate. My name is Jim and I am setting up my 25g nano. With new Current LEDs and an AquaC Ramora, let the games begin! I am looking for some advice on books that I should get. The internet is great but I love paper : )

01/02/2015, 05:10 PM	#8352
jaimelea Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16	im such a newbie :worried: hi everyone ! my name is Jaime, i was given a 30 gallon tank for Christmas and i want to make it a reef tank so i'm going to need as much help as possible ! so far i have it set up with live sand, live rock and a Aquatic Life 24" T5 H0 dual lamp light fixture, a 150 bio-wheel penguin filter and a 100 watt Eheim heater. my goal is to have lots of coral and fish with bright colours , so i'm wondering what else i have to do ? do i need more equipment ? and what temperature should my tank be kept at? what supplements and water additives should i be adding to keep stable perameters and what should they be ? also i don't know how to do water changes thanks for your advice in advance!!

01/04/2015, 04:32 AM	#8356
Gears Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 6	First saltwater Tank Hi all my name is Cole, I just bought and set up my first tank set up. It is a 60 gallon cube with built in overflow. It came with a AGA mega flow wet/dry sump, LED light with built in timer, a Rio 750 gph pump and a heater. We filled it with 40 pounds of live sand and 20 pounds of what the pet store called dry live rock. I purchased RO water from the pet store to fill the tank. My salinity is at 1.023, my PH is 8.3. my tank has been running for about 2 weeks now and we have been adding flake food for the last 3 or for days in an effort to start it cycling. We have been testing the water everyday since we filled it and all of our levels are still at 0. The only thing we have noticed that has changed is now there is some algae starting to grow on our rock. I'm considering adding a fish to the tank do you think its safe to do so?

01/04/2015, 02:57 PM	#8358
nicoli627 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta ga Posts: 54	Been out of hobby for a while coming back Going to start a rebuild of my old 65 gallon reef ready tank I had set up 4 years ago before I moved. thanks for all the good reading

01/04/2015, 09:13 PM	#8359
vboi4life Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 5	Hello Reefcentral Hello RC.my name is Ryan.im from cincinnati ohio.i get in this hobby from my lil brother.i have 40 gallons fresh water almost 2 years.i have 8 Angels fishes and now i just start 112 gallon salt water with basement sump and refugium setup.the tank have been cycle 6 weeks which some fishes and coral.i hope i will learn more about salt water and make some friend from cincinnati.here is my Last edited by vboi4life; 01/04/2015 at 09:19 PM. Reason: picture tank

01/03/2015, 06:58 PM	#8353
HostPoet Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: East Durham Posts: 6	Hi, I am a new member, trying to follow posting rules-yet I need technical help: I got a 150 Gallon Aquarium with no top trim, and a 22.5 inch wide and two inch deep notch. My problems are: 1) How to fix (or buy replacement) trim so tank is stable 2) How to easily and cheaply buy or make the proper External Overflow Box to catch the overflow and send to sump and return to tank? I do not need the "best of the best" and the need to keep the costs and complex do it yourself options "not too complex" I am not trying to reinvent the wheel yet if the 22.5 " wide x 2 inch deep notch is already there - why not use it? I really am more of a freshwater aquarium hobbyist but this thing might bring me into the slatwater fold after solving my problems:

01/03/2015, 09:05 PM	#8354
jerryla Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Alexander, Arkansas Posts: 17	Hi, I'm Jerry Im a Reefaholic. I've been in the hobby since September of last year. Lots of information to absorb. Lots of GOOD information here. Fascinated with this hobby. Biggest problem so far.......Patience, or lack of it, but I am learning. Look forward to being able to contribute to this forum in the future.

01/03/2015, 09:37 PM	#8355
Miss6two Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 1	Hey all! My name is Michelle, and I am a BRAND NEWBY to marine aquariums!!! My husband and I have been wanting to start this venture for years and have finally begun! This is what we are beginning with: 55 gal tank; protein skimmer; fluval marine and sea light fixture; of course the thermostat and hydrometer, test kit etc. We started off with live sand, 20 pounds of live rock and 27 pounds of dead rock. We are hoping to have a reef tank with fish eventually. Any advice is GREATLY appreciated, as we are extensively reading, but we know first-hand experience is the best! We are currently trying to decide if our tank is cycled, cycling...eeek who knows!? We have had our tank up and running for 4 days, no fishies or anything else yet, just the live sand and rock - working on aquascaping with some more live rock ASAP. I'm excited to share this venture with all of you as well!!!

01/04/2015, 10:04 AM	#8357
Frostpine Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3	Hello! My name is Dennis, from White Creek, NY. When i had my 120 gallon freshwater tank have a bad infection of worms, and a big die off from medication, i decided to change it over to a saltwater tank which i had been thinking abut for a few years. My mother has taken a huge interest in it with me, and it has become the center of the household. We have had it set up as a marine tank for over a year now. 120 lbs of live rock, five inches of sand, and a 234 watt LED Aquaticlife light. (model 420280)

01/04/2015, 09:47 PM	#8361
SuperReefJunkie Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 1	Yay... First step ask for help!!!!! hi everyone, I am ready to get back into the reef hobby. I had a 120g setup before and had to sell everything except the tank. but since then i have acquired. a monster it's a 220g perfecto tank non drilled but i am going to drill the back of the glass for an overflow box. i plan on using my previous 120g tank for the sump . and i was wondering if you guys would be willing to help me with some lighting and protein skimmer suggestions

01/04/2015, 11:36 PM	#8362
KayleeAnn24 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Denver Posts: 26	Hi 😊 Hi, I'm Kaylee. I'm brand new to this hobby! Just set up my aquarium yesterday and then redid it today. I have a bio bubble to start with. Hope to gain more knowledge and understanding. 😃

01/05/2015, 10:02 AM	#8363
donut704 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 9	Hey everyone just bought a BC 14 and started the cycling using all the information I read on here. So far so good. I am a rookie but hope I don't offend anyone. I've seen some pretty hot "debates" on some posts. I know everyone will do things differently so I guess I will figure out what's best for me in time. I'm in Charlotte NC so if anyone has info on good shops and people to know please let me know. I'm a long way from adding livestock but is never to early to know people and where to go for help.

01/06/2015, 03:21 AM	#8365
ThRoewer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 9,555	Hi, I’m Thomas, originally from Germany and just got back into the hobby after a 10 year break.

01/06/2015, 12:20 PM	#8366
JDUBBS220 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: HOUSTON, TX Posts: 46	Glass Aquarium Vendors/Manufacturers Hey guys and gals, I wanted to reach out to everyone about finding a quality aquarium manufacturer or vendor in the Texas area. I was in the process of a new 75g reef build and noticed a chip on the outsided corner seam of the DT I had planned to use. Rather than risk it (a cheaper Petco tank I've had for about 5 years unused) Im pulling the trigger and ordering a new tank. Im also looking around for anyone who might be parting with one, something in the all glass rimless 75-100g range. Although I havent had a running system since 2009, I've kept up with the hobby through forums and clubs and articles. I dont mind getting one delivered if within my budget, but I am interested in picking it up myself if within a few hours drive and would save any money compared to gas expense to retrieve it myself. So to recap: >75-100g Rimless All-Glass (Does not have to be R/R as I can drill it and I have an internal overflow) >Ideal dimension would be 48"X18"/24"X18" >Familiar with Starphire glass and like it but not required >In Texas >About $400 Once again these are all ideal parameters but not deal breakers. I would greatly appreciate any help with finding the right vendor or manufacturer. Thanks, Jdubbs

01/06/2015, 01:47 PM	#8367
Warhawk77 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 6	Hello just starting with Satlwater I have years with fresh water but time to step up to the next level.. Lots of questions but I have found a lot of answers already and even found answers I didn't know I needed.

01/06/2015, 07:03 PM	#8368
Mikem89 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 7	hello everyone im new to the forum my name is mike obviously, I have over 8 years experience in the hobby. I'm always looking to learn new ideas and tricks about the hobby and hope by the looks of it this forum has a plentiful about of info to review and discuss. I look forward to meeting new people and checking out some cool tanks!

01/06/2015, 08:17 PM	#8369
Treefer88 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3	Well hello their New to the whole forum thing and reef tanks. Have plenty of experience to freshwater so I'm not a complete newbie. Had a few questions on my setup and what I can do to improve. 65 gal. Tall Hob overflow box Trickle wet dry filter with sump stocked with polish pad,nitrate pad, and carbon 100 lbs plus of mature live rock 2-3 watts per gal with 10 k 14k and attinic not sure of nm Kent cyclone reactor with dr time reef pearls 680 gph cir pump Power head Hob aquarium systems protein skimmer 3" dia Having diatom issue as well as nuisance algae tank has been cycled... But was neglected bought it second hand. Just added macro algae and the kent cyclone reactor curiouser of what other actions or equipment I can utilize to help combat the diatoms and algae.... Don't have a reef test kit so I can't elaborate on parameters besides temp and salinity.... I know I know reef test kit is my next purchase....(any suggestions) temp 78 salinity 1.025 thanks for your time and look forward to being apart of the forum

01/07/2015, 01:50 PM	#8370
Radiation91 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 35	Hello to all! My name's Will but everybody calls me Rad91. I'm from Leeds in the UK. I'm relatively new to fishkeeping... in fact I started this hobby about 6 months ago. I've got 2 Freshwater tanks going at the moment and it's going like a dream so far. I've ALWAYS been fascinated by corals though, well, marine life in general. I recently saw a 3 gallon coral tank video and it got me researching saltwater tanks! Now here I am... hooked!! I'm a bit of an oddball at this point... I have to admit! I've got no room for another tank I'm living with my parents for the next 2 years and then I'll be moving out into my own house. THEN I'll be getting a saltwater tank set up! Until then, I'm going to be on here asking question after question, but I wont have a tank for a while hmmmm... it's a strange scenario right? Well... it gives me a couple of years to research stuff and more importantly... SAVE UP SOME MONEY! I've been researching SW tanks for about 3 hours per day for the last week and I think I understand the basics now. It's just a matter of reading other people's experiences and planning my perfect tank ready for when I get my own house! Looking forward to speaking with you people! Rad91

01/08/2015, 06:06 PM	#8371
TheDouda Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Surfside beach SC Posts: 63	What's up everyone been reading this forum for forever and finally got a tank setup my name is Robert and some of you guys already have helped me out so ty and can't wait for the fun struggles ahead lol

01/10/2015, 08:12 AM	#8372
Crackbaby8404 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Schweinfurt Germany Posts: 1	Hey I'm Chris Hello all, So about me? We are Chris and Hanna. We are just starting with our first salt-water aquarium. It is 200 Liters (50 gallons) we have 2 2500L/hr pumps and a Tunze9011 skimmer. Currently in the middle of cycling with live rock (about 25Kg) with a crushed coral bed. Will be adding a 60 Liter sump in the coming weeks.

01/10/2015, 07:22 PM	#8373
Lmax8rn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 286	Hi all, I am new to the hobby after a long hiatus, and having a few issues. I am trying to start a new thread, but not sure how to do it? I have a 110 gallon reef tank with mixed corals and fish. Looking forward to learning here, it seems to be the best forum I have found so far.

01/10/2015, 11:38 PM	#8374
Naterade86 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 126	Please help me identify what these are growing out of my resting zooas

01/11/2015, 02:06 PM	#8375
brushing Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1	Hi RC! I'm Brannon and my wife is Danielle. We are both excited to be entering the saltwater aquarium hobby. We are both novices and are just now in the research stages, and figuring out exactly what we want. The only thing we know right now is that we have space set aside for a 90 gallon tank and have been looking at the Marineland Corner-Flo tank with Monterey stand and canopy. We will be asking for a lot of assistance as we move forward. We want to start with a FOWLR setup, but only stock reef safe livestock as we would like to move up to a reef system once we get the hang of everything. We also want to buy equipment that will work for both FOWLR and Reef communities, including lighting. We look forward to sharing our adventure with all of you.