Hello from Minnesota

[Jaycoob]

Hey everyone!
Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I'm Jacob and I've been keeping freshwater tanks for about 3–4 years now mainly breeding Black Bar Endlers and some shrimp.
I recently got a free 56 gallon corner bow front tank and figured it was the perfect excuse to finally dive into saltwater. This is my first reef tank setup, so I’m still learning the ropes but really enjoying the process so far.

 

[Gnop1950]

Welcome to Fishlore.

 

[Caliban]

Welcome fellow fish keeper.

 

[Rose of Sharon]

Welcome to Fishlore! So glad you joined us!

 

[Fishfur]

Welcome to Fishlore. I hope you will enjoy it here.

 

[bgarthe]

Welcome to FL…….glad to have another fish keeper.

 

[Fishadict512]

Welcome to FishLore!

Where do you get free 56 gallon tanks?! I got a 55 gallon for $50 and thought you can't get better than that lol.

 

[Jaycoob]

I know, I couldn't believe it! I got it on Craigslist. Only a 15-minute drive, too. It does have a scratch on the front but its small.

 

[Fishfur]

I know, I couldn't believe it! I got it on Craigslist. Only a 15-minute drive, too. It does have a scratch on the front but its small.

Depending on how you feel about it, scratches can be polished away if you care to spend the necessary time to do it. A buff pad on a drill and some cerium oxide should do it for minor scratches & hazing/etching.

 

[Fishadict512]

I know, I couldn't believe it! I got it on Craigslist. Only a 15-minute drive, too. It does have a scratch on the front but its small.

The front can also become the back, so you don't have to fix it at all

 

[Jaycoob]

It's a bow front corner tank so the fronts the front. I thought about buffing it but It doesn't bother me a bit its at the top left out of the main view.

 

[Deathstar31]

Amazing tank! Amazing deal! Are you keeping just coral (never thought of that but sounds really cool), or are you going to put fish in it?

 

[_Fried_Bettas_]

Welcome. Tall tanks like that are not so ideal for freshwater, but I see them used in saltwater quite often, so I think you've found the right purpose for it. Looking forward to seeing what you do.

 

[Jaycoob]

Amazing tank! Amazing deal! Are you keeping just coral (never thought of that but sounds really cool), or are you going to put fish in it?

Yeah I think I'll get a blenny I like the way there eyes dart around they make me
laugh every time they peek out behind a rock. I saw this one at the store

Also some clown fish, I'll be getting them soon

 

[Jaycoob]

Amazing tank! Amazing deal! Are you keeping just coral (never thought of that but sounds really cool), or are you going to put fish in it?

I purchased a pair of clownfish and a spotted blenny