Hello everyone!

[David Reiche]

My name is Dave.

I have had many fresh water tanks going back to when I was a kid. My youngest son, he's 8, showed some interest in fish when he visited the aquarium in Chicago. After he asked more times than I can count about getting a fish tank, I took the opportunity to delve into a saltwater aquarium.

We are 3 full weeks into it now. We have 2 clown fish, Nemo style. 20 red leg hermit crabs, 5 emerald crabs, 4 nassarius snails, 1 died we had 5, 5 ninja snails, 5 periwinkle snails, and 4 corals.

We just had a spike in nitrates it nitrites with alge on the glass, I can't remember which the LFS said that tested the water. They said to use some SEED to help.

I'm trying to learn as much as I can. The reef tanks can be so beautiful, and I'd like ours to be that way.

Thanks,
Dave

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R and with a name like Dave, you must be a nice guy!

 

[melypr1985]

Welcome to R2R! It sounds like you are off to a great start. Take your time and be as patient as you can.

 

[cracker]

Hello David, Tell us about Your plans?

 

[Salty1962]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[David Reiche]

Hello David, Tell us about Your plans?

I'm not really sure about a plan. We want lots of color, so I'm relying on my LFS for help with what goes with what and the timing of adding things. My daughter wants an anemone. I'm guessing we will get that if it will play nice. The more I learn the more of a direction I'll be able to come up with.

 

[PJS]

Welcome to the family!
What size tank did you go with, equipment?
I'm from the Champaign area and come up to the city often, we like going to Reefwise in Lisle. What's your LFS that you go to?
Also we like pictures

 

[David Reiche]

Welcome to the family!
What size tank did you go with, equipment?
I'm from the Champaign area and come up to the city often, we like going to Reefwise in Lisle. What's your LFS that you go to?
Also we like pictures

75 gallon reef ready tank
Eshopps sump with sock filter
Macro Aqua protien skimmer
DC-6000 pump
2 zet UFO led lights with wifi controller
A heater not sure which brand

About 65lbs real reef rock
3 bags of live sand

 

[David Reiche]

Welcome to the family!
What size tank did you go with, equipment?
I'm from the Champaign area and come up to the city often, we like going to Reefwise in Lisle. What's your LFS that you go to?
Also we like pictures

We go to Tropiquatics in Lombard. They seem very knowledgeable, and they have been very helpful.

 

[PJS]

We go to Tropiquatics in Lombard. They seem very knowledgeable, and they have been very helpful.

I'll have to check that out, thanks!

 

[kschweer]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[mgoesma]

Sound like a good start can you post a photo? Your tank is cycling. Do a water change to get your nitrates down and I would recommend adding a bag of carbon. It will help to keep your water clean. Take your time if you hurry bad things happen. And unlike fresh water it can cost you hundreds of dollars when it happens. Trust me it just happened to me. I try to read as much as u can and I always try to play it safe. After all I'm not even close to being rich. Over all I love the hobby and it's very satisfying.

 

[Chrisfish]

Welcome to R2R

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R Dave.

 

[Bob Escher]

Welcome to REEGTOREEF
I'm up in Milwaukee but my whole family ( of 8) are in Chicago and I'm originally from there so we come down quite a bit there a place called Beyond the sea. We have three up here in Milwaukee that are great
How do you like the Zetlight?

 

[David Reiche]

Welcome to REEGTOREEF
I'm up in Milwaukee but my whole family ( of 8) are in Chicago and I'm originally from there so we come down quite a bit there a place called Beyond the sea. We have three up here in Milwaukee that are great
How do you like the Zetlight?

We are only 3 weeks into this. The zetlight are great so far, and with the wifi controller it simulates the sun throughout the day.

 

[Bob Escher]

How deep is your tank. I'm curious I have seen the Zetlight but I'm worried that they won't go deep enough. I have a Zetlight 6500 on my 45 gal and I love it but I'm concerned it's not frspaching everywhere
Thanks

 

[revsgirl]

Awesome!! Welcome to R2R!

 

[4FordFamily]

Welcome home, you will love it here!

Take things very slow with this hobby, as nothing good comes quickly. Keep us posted!

 

[cromag27]

Welcome!