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chicagoreefs.com 
Welcome Erik. I learned just about everything I know about this from CR and the rest of the www. I would start with searching the forums for things like "beginners tips" and "new to this" (like your title). Read a ton and write down things that don't make sense and then put together a thread with your specific questions. We are all here to help and this is a great community, but no one can help you if you go too fast or skip the fundamentals. Only really bad things happen fast in this hobby.
Welcome Erik. I learned just about everything I know about this from CR and the rest of the www. I would start with searching the forums for things like "beginners tips" and "new to this" (like your title). Read a ton and write down things that don't make sense and then put together a thread with your specific questions. We are all here to help and this is a great community, but no one can help you if you go too fast or skip the fundamentals. Only really bad things happen fast in this hobby.
Research, research, and more research.
Research EVERY little detail. Research EVERY question you have, as it has been asked online before. If you cant find an answer, feel free to ask here!
Do not rush things as it will just end up being a waste of time, money, effort, and frustration.
Research EVERY little detail. Research EVERY question you have, as it has been asked online before. If you cant find an answer, feel free to ask here!
Do not rush things as it will just end up being a waste of time, money, effort, and frustration.
infinite abyss
New member
Welcome...YES. The #1 advice I can give you to stay on "top of your tank."
1)Track & Record Water Parameters, Supplement Dosing, Feedings etc.. You can use microsoft excel or I think some people are using aquaticlog.com.
2) Create A Schedule
3) Stay Clean And Organized
4) Always ask questions, this forum is great for that.
A form of record will give you motivation to keep staying consistent, to progress, and keep improving imo
1)Track & Record Water Parameters, Supplement Dosing, Feedings etc.. You can use microsoft excel or I think some people are using aquaticlog.com.
2) Create A Schedule
3) Stay Clean And Organized
4) Always ask questions, this forum is great for that.
A form of record will give you motivation to keep staying consistent, to progress, and keep improving imo
EricTheRed
No, I'm not a communist..
Patience with everything....best advice I can give.
reeferlover
New member
Well u have started off well. This is the best site online Imo for information. Also this is a great area for reefing. There are so many awesome stores around here.
Be patient. Ask about everything. No stupid questions. Be ready to spend money. Money. Money. Good time though. It's tax season and people will be upgrading so ur gonna be able to pick up some nice used stuff. And of course good luck.
Be patient. Ask about everything. No stupid questions. Be ready to spend money. Money. Money. Good time though. It's tax season and people will be upgrading so ur gonna be able to pick up some nice used stuff. And of course good luck.