New Reef Tank Owner need recommendations.
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Topic: New Reef Tank Owner need recommendations.
Posted By: Kaden Kammersell
Subject: New Reef Tank Owner need recommendations.
Date Posted: June 07 2026 at 12:19pm
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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" rel="nofollow - 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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Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: June 10 2026 at 4:24pm
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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  ------------- - My Current Tank: 50g Starfire Cube Reef * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |