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New tank 101 recap: five tanks, zero panic

By Nadia Reyes · Jun 24, 2026 · 1 min read

New tank 101 recap: five tanks, zero panic

Our biggest beginner night yet. Twenty new keepers, five demo tanks, and one very patient discussion about the nitrogen cycle.

The highlight was watching first-timers realize that a beautiful tank is mostly patience: cycle first, stock slowly, and let the plants do the work.

Thank you to everyone who brought spare equipment for the giveaway table, three members went home with their first complete setup.

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Nadia Reyes
Lead organizer

Keeps the club running, welcomes newcomers, and can identify most plecos on sight.