NonSequitur Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Hello all. My name's Jeremy and I'm relatively new to saltwater aquaria. I've been doing freshwater for years, but finally made the jump to saltwater after my wife bought me an tank with a peacock mantis shrimp off of craigslist for my birthday. That's been an adventure. There's so much to learn, but I'm really enjoying it. I never really intended to get into corals, was thinking of just keeping the tank as a mantis habitat, but when I cleared out some of the macroalgae I found this odd, yellow plate looking thing.. with holes that little crown looking things popped out of when the lights were on. Of course I had to figure out what it was, which sent me on an exhaustive web search. I finally discovered two things: 1 - that it was montipora, and 2 - that corals are fascinating and I want more and want to learn more about them. I'll probably be coming to the meeting this Saturday.. I don't have anything to trade yet, but might be buying a few pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Welcome to ARC, and welcome to the saltwater hobby! Be prepared to learn lots, and spend equally lots of money This site offers a diverse resource of people to learn from. -James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Hello to you and welcome to the compulsive world of reef-mania!! Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Just repeat "I'm not an addict, I'm not an addict..." Welcome to the addiction I mean forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmanning Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Of course I had to figure out what it was, which sent me on an exhaustive web search. I finally discovered two things: 1 - that it was montipora, and 2 - that corals are fascinating and I want more and want to learn more about them. I'll probably be coming to the meeting this Saturday.. I don't have anything to trade yet, but might be buying a few pieces. That's how it all begins......curiosity.....then you're hooked. Welcome to the forum and hope that this hobby is as fulfilling as it's been for many of us. -Cindy- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Yeah, I used to swear I'd never go into corals. Before that I swore 55g was big enough. Before that I thought spending money on metal halide bulbs was stupid... welcome to the...jungle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Welcome to ARC! Hope you can make the RR (reefer recovery) meeting this weekend! ) -Brooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejaustin Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 As I read on a forum many years ago, accepting that you have an addiction is the first step to recovery. Quick! Get back into denial NOW!!! ej Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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