Nooblet

Hello to all reading this. I just joined and an email told me to come here and make myself known. I have recently acquired a pretty big tank. Probably not that big to all professionals, but pretty big to me. And given that I am a marine biology major, I figured - what best use for it than a saltwater aquarium. Tomorrow, I will go and look at all the equipment I need to buy and maybe make a few purchases. I want to have a reef aquarium, so it will probably be a while until I have pictures. I've read it takes several months until you can start introducing corals; but count on them once I get started.
Now, if you've got any advise or personal stories, I'd be glad for the support. Thanks.


Edit note:
I've been reading other posts and people seem to get reef tanks later on, after experiencing non-reef tanks first. To all reef-loving creatures out there, please know that as excited as I am about this, I will do my homework before going into this. I visit the library at least once a week as it is, so I'll just have to check out some material related to this. I will do my best to not harm any under my care, once I've learned enough to care for any. Just putting it out there, since I know I might be a little upset and distraught if I heard of anyone just jumping into thinngs like these.
Like this bar owner that I heard about. Made me so mad. A bar here in the the town where I live bought sharks (not sure what species, but I heard they were small) and put them on display in the middle of the dance floor. In the floor. With people walking and dancing on top of them. Not surprisingly, they all died. Apparently the guy didn't know how not just the tank's environment is important for the animals, but also the environment surrounding it. I don't understand how he didn't think about how much stress the animals would be under.
So, before this gets any longer, I will take it slow, so fear not.

 

Welcome to 3reef!!!! always glad to have another marine biologist on board! i hope you find this hobby both educational and rewarding!

 

Welcome to 3reef, glad to have a marine biologist on hand!

 

Welcome to 3reef!

 

Welcome to the best resource in the world for reefkeeping! Ask away, we love to help.

 

Amen to that, now that Camilsky doesnt hang out with us as much. Welcome aboard mate. Luna

 

Glad to see you found way here.

Sounds like you are off to a great start.

Perfect hobby for future Marine Biologist. (which most of us here assume to be partly...)

Here is some good study material while you are in waiting mode...


The Tao of Marine Aquaria (Tips for Our Hobby and Life)


3Reef Articles


Knowing How to Set Up a Marine Aquarium, Adam Blundell M.S.


Your First Reef aquarium: How to Create a Miniature Coral Reef System at Home.
by J. Charles Delbeek B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Sc.


About.com - Saltwater Aquariums 101 "Getting Started" FREE Email Course


Thinking about setting up a saltwater aquarium? (melevsreef.com)


An Introduction to the Marine Aquarium Hobby (Part 1) - Associated Content (Parrothead)


An Introduction to the Marine Aquarium Hobby (Part 2) - Associated Content (Parrothead)

 

Thanks for the nice regards.
I'll be sure to check out those links omard.

 

Herzlichen Wilkommen bei 3Reef!

Considering your training, I'm sure you will have much to bring to the table, as well as to take from it! It seems to me you have the proper concern going into this hobby; not too many beginners take their research seriously (delusions of grandeur?). That said, one who shows such concern up front will rarely fail. And it isn't as hard as you might think.

Welcome again, and thanks for joinin!

spiral