melrosas Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 (edited) Just starting out with my first saltwater tank....I've envied them for years, but years ago was strongly discouraged by a shop owner when I mentioned I'd like to make the change from fresh to salt....fast forward 10 years: I take the kids and husband into a couple of fish stores & THEY now insist we go salt--Yay me! I've been doing lots of reading, asking lots of questions...making the short list for the list of candidates to be swimming in my living room...got the tank set up & added my first invertebrates this week. We would love to go on the trip to the coast, but can't make it this time--I would love to pick up any extra friends that anyone brings back that could use a loving home...currently we have live rock (and the friends that came with it), snails & hermit crabs.Haven't quite figured out what the plan is for plants, corals, anemones & the like yet, I am still reading & look forward to your suggestions 'Til next time, Melissa Edited July 14, 2012 by melrosas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Grog Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Welcome to the site and to the hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaarrrggg Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Welcome aboard! I was in the sane position as you, always craving going salt, but being told it was too hard. The hobby and tech have come a long way in recent years and its totally doable now... I actually find it easier than freshwater! Just take it nice and slow, esp during the first 6mths, that's the toughest time when everything is leveling out. Things get much easier to maintain after that. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Once you go salt you'll never go back! Welcome to the addiction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Really glad to have you aboard. The fact that you're doing this as a family will make it fun and educational for everyone. Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melrosas Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thanks everyone...It's great to know you DO exist & read the forums...I'm sure I'll be picking your brains soon enough-as it is I've already become a 3x/week visitor at RCA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayou Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Welcome! And enjoy the ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austx Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Welcome, like Mike said its great you have the family on board! This club is full of information and great members waiting to help, good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.