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  1. WxBoy

    WxBoy Plankton

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    Hi!
    After so many years of freshwater, I am finally switching to marine!. Made a change in plans and decided to start slow. Rather than jumping into reef right away, will ramp it up slowly and start with fish-only, then add the corals once my skills are developed. This forum is great for information and I'm sure you'll be hearing my dumb questions very often!

    Laterz!
    WxBoy
     
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Welcome to 3reef!!! I would shift gears from "Rather than jumping into reef right away, will ramp it up slowly and start with fish-only then add the corals once my skills are developed." to honing your skills now and "slowly";) (good mindset) starting the killer reef. Why waste your time and money??????
     
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  3. Hackem688

    Hackem688 Millepora

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    Welcome to 3reef Id listen to Misssionsix66 He knows whats up
     
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  4. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    I agree with mission. Start out with the correct mindset. If you are going to do it, you might as well go for it. It will take your tank a few months to cycle anyway and a few more months before there will be anything substantial in there. You have time to research.
     
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  5. fishoholic

    fishoholic Purple Spiny Lobster

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    What's up Buddy! Glad to have ya here.
     
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  6. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    hi i would say i guess thats a good way, just make sure you research every fish and make sure they are reef safe, a bunch of great looking fish aren't reef safe. most people do start with fish only just because people almost always get a fish before a coral.
     
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  7. jeremy_a

    jeremy_a Feather Duster

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    Welcome to 3reef. I agree with everyone else. If you want a reef, start slow and learn as you go.
     
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  8. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3reef. Patience is something you had better have in this hobby or you are going to spend a lot of money and kill a lot of stuff.
     
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  9. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I agree with Otty and Mission. Do your HW before jumping into anything, esp. this hobby. Good luck and keep us posted. Ask away. Luna
     
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  10. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    Howdy! and welcome to 3Reef
     
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