A San Francisco transplants FIRST TANK

[Gabtron92]

Hi fellow Bay Area reefers!

I started my tank about 10 months ago using a Fluval 13.5G. So far so good with the expected amount of failure and rookie mistakes. I’ve combat Dino’s, other algae, random fish disappearing, etc. Regardless, it’s been a fun journey and a great hobby to keep me busy.

I’m new to tanks and still fairly new to this city. I’d love to find some other women in the hobby that I can connect with. Of course male friends are welcome too but I’m just noticing it seems way more men are in this hobby in general. If you live in San Francisco and want to connect/nerd out on reefing I’m so down!

I attached a picture of my tank taken last night. I’m new to this hobby so it’s not the perfect set up… I’m working on it!!

Suggestions are welcome!

 

[Turkeysammich]

Welcome. The best advice I can give a new reefer is. This hobby is a house of pain. Go slow. Join the club. Ask questions. Attend the meetings and swaps.

 

[Gabtron92]

Ooo! Meetings and swaps! I want to go to these. Where can I find this info? And yes, lots of pain

 

[Srt4eric]

Ooo! Meetings and swaps! I want to go to these. Where can I find this info? And yes, lots of pain

We have a fragging workshop coming up next month and hightide aquatics is hosting a talk also. Hopefully we will have a frag swap in March.

I should be posting a list of upcoming events for the year shortly.

Most of these events are for supporting members only. If you ask me it's the best ($30) investment you can make in this hobby.

 

[Turkeysammich]

Ooo! Meetings and swaps! I want to go to these. Where can I find this info? And yes, lots of pain

I think you gotta be a member tho. It’s worth the 30 dollars for membership.

 

[Gabtron92]

We have a fragging workshop coming up next month and hightide aquatics is hosting a talk also. Hopefully we will have a frag swap in March.

I should be posting a list of upcoming events for the year shortly.

Most of these events are for supporting members only. If you ask me it's the best ($30) investment you can make in this hobby.

Awesome! Thanks for the info!

 

[Da_Neefer]

Welcome!

 

[grizfyrfyter]

Welcome!
Your tank is going to be amazing when everything grows!

 

[Gabtron92]

Welcome!
Your tank is going to be amazing when everything grows!

Thanks! I sure hope so

 

[grizfyrfyter]

I hope you make a tank journal. I enjoy seeing the processes people go through as their tank matures.

Small tanks have always been challenging for me, I feed too much.

 

[Srt4eric]

Here's another 13.5 to check out. This is @thesassyindian tank.

Thesassyindian's 13.5 gallon m̶o̶n̶e̶y̶ ̶p̶i̶t̶ nano mixed reef

Hello folks, I am new to BAR and the reefing hobby. In fact, this is my first foray into pet keeping, period. Thank you @IOnceWasLegend for introducing me to BAR. This group has been a great resource since day one. I have been contemplating the hobby for the last 2-3 years, and been reading...

www.bareefers.org

 

[Darkxerox]

Hi fellow Bay Area reefers!

I started my tank about 10 months ago using a Fluval 13.5G. So far so good with the expected amount of failure and rookie mistakes. I’ve combat Dino’s, other algae, random fish disappearing, etc. Regardless, it’s been a fun journey and a great hobby to keep me busy.

I’m new to tanks and still fairly new to this city. I’d love to find some other women in the hobby that I can connect with. Of course male friends are welcome too but I’m just noticing it seems way more men are in this hobby in general. If you live in San Francisco and want to connect/nerd out on reefing I’m so down!

I attached a picture of my tank taken last night. I’m new to this hobby so it’s not the perfect set up… I’m working on it!!

Suggestions are welcome!

Welcome to the forum @Gabtron92 ! We're all glad to meet more guys, gals, and non-binary pals that are into reefing. BAR is a great resource for information, help, and things that can go into your tank. Consider joining the club as a supporting member to gain access to all the cool events, DBTC, equipment, and buy/sell areas. It's the cost of a frag and you gain so much more.

Looking forward to seeing how your tank journal shapes up too!

 

[Apon]

Welcome another sf reefer here. There are a few female members, but I havent seen them on lately. Maybe open a post with that in the title? Looking for female club members?

 

[Gabtron92]

Welcome another sf reefer here. There are a few female members, but I havent seen them on lately. Maybe open a post with that in the title? Looking for female club members?

Hi there! Where do you get your livestock? We don’t seem to have many good options in SF

 

[Srt4eric]

Hi there! Where do you get your livestock? We don’t seem to have many good options in SF

Aquatic collection in Hayward for fish and Neptune's Aquatics in San Jose for coral!!!

 

[Gabtron92]

Aquatic collection in Hayward for fish and Neptune's Aquatics in San Jose for coral!!!

Neptune is amazing but I don’t have a car so it’s not super easy to get there

 

[Vincerama2]

Hi there! Where do you get your livestock? We don’t seem to have many good options in SF

Seriously ... official BAR club frag swaps and also the club's DBTC (Don't Break The Chain) swapping. Basically the idea is that someone offers up a frag of a coral for free to other people in exchange for that person promising to frag that coral when it grows large enough and passing on the frag to other people. The original person can specify if you must pass on more than one frag. It's a pay-it-forward deal.
But you should only accept a frag if your tank can keep it alive and help it thrive.
Or just ask if anyone has some frags to share!

Vince

 

[grizfyrfyter]

Aquatic collection in Hayward for fish and Neptune's Aquatics in San Jose for coral!!!

This is my choice as well. Aquatic collection has great coral but the prices at Neptune are unbeatable. Your Reef in Rosevill is similar.

 

[MolaMola]

Welcome @Gabtron92! Looking forward to your tank journal. Female here, but sadly I have been just lurking for quite awhile now - trying to keep my head above water with work challenges. And extended family issues. And deciding on solar install. And tanks! PS - I live in the East Bay - Pleasant Hill.

 

[Apon]

Hi there! Where do you get your livestock? We don’t seem to have many good options in SF

My tank/s is pretty old/full - so basic supplies I go to Lucky Ocean on balboa st. Live stock in SJ or Hayward shops.