It begins, the journey to the salty side

[kspops]

Just finished my 75 Gallon freshwater transfer. Now the 135 gallon is ready for my first attempt on the salty side.
My 75 Gallon Tank and stand.

Now to get ready. The 135 is getting a complete clean-out.

 

[cmaxwell39]

Congratulations on beginning your journey into the world of saltwater aquariums.

It won't be long and you will be hooked.

I used to keep freshwater tanks, but once I started saltwater I never went back. Keep us updated on how everything is going as you get the tank ready, etc.
P.S. What are your plans for the 135?

 

[nordy]

Welcome to the salty side of life! I started with a gifted 55 gal FW tank about 10 years ago and switched to SW about 8 years ago. Never looked back-this hobby is challenging, expensive, fun, a learning experience, expensive, addictive, and way more complicated, fun, and did I mention expensive?, than FW.
Enjoy!

 

[snakeblitz33]

welcome to the addition of a lifetime.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask the board, but if you want you can pm me too, I guess

 

[kspops]

Thanks for the welcome. I have been lurking here for a couple weeks and have to say, this is a great site. The tank I have is 36" tall, 36" wide, and 24" deep. I was thinking of a reef set-up, but someone replied about the depth being an issue for corals. I am still thinking about the reef set-up but may go more towards a FOWLR set up. still have time to before the jump off.

 

[jonp]

IME, I started FOWLR but it didn't last long. Read, read, read before you buy, you'll be alot happier about a purchase and not regret it. Remember that some of the information that a LFS may be true, but thier in the selling business and will try to sell you things that you may not need. Just take it slow and you'll enjoy the relaxing experience that a SW tank brings (as long as you don't look at what you spent

).