new to the hobby

Okay, so I've been out of the reef hobby since 2008, though I've had fish tanks of some variety most of my life. The ichthyologist I worked under in the early 90's wouldn't keep reefs because "it's too hard", though that was before the internet as we know it was a thing. I had more info in...

I’m finally getting around to sharing my experience with reefing after a minor delay of 6 months and 17 days. I’ve always dreamt of having saltwater fish, and a college coral class was the perfect excuse to take the dive! Current inhabitants: - 2x Black Oscellaris Clowns (1 Misbar) - 1x Sailfin...

I wasn't sure if this was better suited here for Tank issues or under freshwater. I apologize if it should be in the latter - mods feel free to move/close/etc. I recently set up a freshwater planted tank for my 6 year old and 3 year old and I'm having some issues. I have kept saltwater tanks...

Hello everyone! My name is Rah and I have been into the hobby of aquariums for a little over 2 years. I started with a freshwater setup and a 30 gallon. Its a river setup and has some live plants in it. Understanding the do's and don'ts of an aquarium is vital to the sucess you will reap from...

Hi all I never used a form or anything before so please don't judge me lol. But I am so happy to announce that I am going to start my first reef tank. It's going to be a 25g lagoon. I have been wanting a reef tank since I was in high school so this is very exciting for me. I hope you guys can...