WMAS Discussion Forum : New Reef Tank Owner need recommendations. http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:26:46 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:24:27 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 30 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=86700 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[New Reef Tank Owner need recommendations. : Welcome Kaden!I started in this...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86700&PID=639410&title=new-reef-tank-owner-need-recommendations#639410 Author: BobC63
Subject: 86700
Posted: June 10 2026 at 4:24pm

Welcome Kaden!< defer="" ="https://static.cloudflareinsights.com/beacon.min.js/v833ccba57c9e4d2798f2e76cebdd09a11778172276447" integrity="sha512-57MDmcccJXYtNnH+ZiBwzC4jb2rvgVCEokYN+LLlmO8rfYT/gIpW2A569iJ/3b+0UEasghjuZH/ma3wIs/EQ==" -cf-beacon=""version":"2024.11.0","token":"485a0fc5c9534dd0bb86dc27b7bb817d","r":1,"_timing":"name":"cfCacheStatus":true,"cfEdge":true,"cfExtPri":true,"cfL4":true,"cfOrigin":true,"cfSpeedBrain":true,"location_startswith":null" crossorigin="anonymous">

I started in this hobby maybe a year or 2 younger than you are now...

The best advice I could start you off with is this:

1) Reef tanks are expensive. Buy used equipment, etc. and that will help keep you from going broke;

2) The 3 most important things to remember are:

 - Water quality (correct parameters, testing and dosing to keep them stable, and providing good water movement  "Flow") is essentially important;

 - Good lighting if you want to keep anything NOT a fish (corals, anemones, etc.);

 - Patience. Nothing good ever happens instantly.

3) Ask questions. Even if you think it's a "dumb question" - if you don't know the answer, then it's not "dumb"...

Good Luck - and Welcome to WMAS Clap



 


]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:24:27 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86700&PID=639410&title=new-reef-tank-owner-need-recommendations#639410 <![CDATA[New Reef Tank Owner need recommendations. : Hello everyone, I’m kaden I...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86700&PID=639407&title=new-reef-tank-owner-need-recommendations#639407 Author: Kaden Kammersell
Subject: 86700
Posted: June 07 2026 at 12:19pm

Hello everyone, I’m kaden I am 15 years old. I am new to the group and just getting into the saltwater side of the hobby. i’ve been doing a good amount of research and i recently picked up a 29 gallon tank.https://static.cloudflareinsights.com/beacon.min.js/v833ccba57c9e4d2798f2e76cebdd09a11778172276447" integrity="sha512-57MDmcccJXYtNnH+ZiBwzC4jb2rvgVCEokYN+L/nLlmO8rfYT/gIpW2A569iJ/3b+0UEasghjuZH/ma3wIs/EQ==" data-cf-beacon="{"version":"2024.11.0","token":"485a0fc5c9534dd0bb86dc27b7bb817d","r":1,"server_timing":{"name":{"cfCacheStatus":true,"cfEdge":true,"cfExtPri":true,"cfL4":true,"cfOrigin":true,"cfSpeedBrain":true},"location_startswith":null}}" crossorigin="anonymous">

My plan right now is to build a clean setup with live rock, sand, some beginner-friendly coral as well as 2 clown fish and possibly a cardinal if it works out. I am trying to do this the correct way and learn as much as I can before rushing it. 


Since I am starting out, I am definitely on a bit of a budget, so if anyone has extra equipment, rocks, coral frags, or even just advice you are willing to share I would seriously appreciate it. I am happy to learn, trade later on, or even pay a bit depending on what it is. 


Looking forward to being part of the community and seeing everyone’s tanks! 
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