rockstarta78 November 3, 2015 Share November 3, 2015 Hello After years of drooling over reef tanks I have decided to start my own tank. Growing up I had a 150g freshwater tank. But I always wanted a reef tank but life n work always got in the way of setting up a tank. Not to mention reef tank is little intimidating. But I still wanted one. After reading for months on reef tank I just couldn't help myself. I decided to take the plunge and start my first reef tank. So I got a small 40b breeder tank, ordered my supplies (some are still not here) and starting this hobby. I hope I can do well. And hope the wife doesn't make me sleep on the couch when I start buying more stuff. So if I ask stupid questions please let me know. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzaguy November 3, 2015 Share November 3, 2015 Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeitlives November 3, 2015 Share November 3, 2015 No questions are stupid. Great group here and there is a ton of knowledge that you can tap into here. Ask away! Welcome to the hobby! Post pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf November 3, 2015 Share November 3, 2015 Welcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave w November 3, 2015 Share November 3, 2015 Everyone starts with beginner questions. And everyone has done something stupid on their tank. So ask away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunWyrm November 3, 2015 Share November 3, 2015 We've all done stupid things, and I'm sure there's a lot of us who have gotten in trouble with our spouses over reef related purchases. Welcome to the addiction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruleyii November 3, 2015 Share November 3, 2015 (edited) You have a few people around you too. And there are some good fish shops around well within driving distance. If you pay the small fee for the membership you also get access to purchase from other members. Whether thats hardware, fish or corals. Well worth it. Edited November 3, 2015 by Bruleyii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon November 3, 2015 Share November 3, 2015 welcome! Also from sterling as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami November 3, 2015 Share November 3, 2015 Welcome! Glad to have you here. Enjoy WAMAS. We've got a great community here - among the largest and most active in the country. Consider joining up as a full member. When you've got the chance, click on the hyperlink in my signature below to learn about some of the benefits of membership. Happy Reefing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime November 3, 2015 Share November 3, 2015 Welcome. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarta78 November 3, 2015 Author Share November 3, 2015 Thank You all for welcoming here. I can't wait to get started. Still looking for a substrate for my tank. Hopefully, I will be able to make a decision soon. I will become a paid member soon. The closest LFS I have is Marine Scene. I am worried, one of these days they are going to kick me out for drooling over their display tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarta78 November 3, 2015 Author Share November 3, 2015 welcome! Also from sterling as well. Thank you! Great to meet someone local. Btw, checked out your tank. it looks beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon November 4, 2015 Share November 4, 2015 Thank you! Great to meet someone local. Btw, checked out your tank. it looks beautiful. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami November 4, 2015 Share November 4, 2015 Thank You all for welcoming here. I can't wait to get started. Still looking for a substrate for my tank. Hopefully, I will be able to make a decision soon. I will become a paid member soon. The closest LFS I have is Marine Scene. I am worried, one of these days they are going to kick me out for drooling over their display tank. There are other brick-and-mortar locations that you should check out, too. Check out Blue Ribbon Koi & Marine just west of Manassas on Rt. 234, not too far from the intersection at 15. Also check out Incredible Corals in Manassas near the junction of 66 and 234. There's also Reef eScape down in Fairfax. A little further out, down in Springfield, you'll find Quantum Reefs. These are all club sponsors and worth visiting, too. Check our sponsors page and our LFS Map for more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarta78 November 7, 2015 Author Share November 7, 2015 (edited) Does anyone know if I need a WAMAS membership card to prove that I signed up here? Or that I am actually a member? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using Tapatalk Edited November 7, 2015 by rockstarta78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruleyii November 7, 2015 Share November 7, 2015 In regards to the store discount, most of the require the card to prove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarta78 November 7, 2015 Author Share November 7, 2015 Yes they do. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarta78 November 7, 2015 Author Share November 7, 2015 That's why I was wondering how to get one Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruleyii November 7, 2015 Share November 7, 2015 If you purchase the membership they will mail you the card shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarta78 November 7, 2015 Author Share November 7, 2015 Oh OK. I did purchase the membership. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime November 7, 2015 Share November 7, 2015 Oh OK. I did purchase the membership. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using Tapatalk Make sure the address you put when you registered is real, or else your card won't get mailed! Takes a little bit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarta78 November 7, 2015 Author Share November 7, 2015 (edited) Make sure the address you put when you registered is real, or else your card won't get mailed! Takes a little bit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Just fixed the mailing address. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using Tapatalk Edited November 7, 2015 by rockstarta78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbkardine February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 rockstarta78, I'm in Sterling too and I've been in the hobby for a few years now...just got on the forum though. I'd be glad to help you out/set things up/etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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