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Hi all I’ve recently purchased this fluval thermometer as I had the basic glass one before hand just wondering how accurate these are as my old one currently shows 26 degrees Celsius thanks.

Hi all I’ve recently cycled my reef and my water parameters are starting to settle I have been experiencing some brown algae on the surface of my tank and the substrate has been turning a brown colour only a day or so after cleaning I’ve read it could be diatoms but not quite sure if that’s the...

Hi all I’ve recently cycled my reef and my water parameters are starting to settle I have been experiencing some brown algae on the surface of my tank and the substrate has been turning a brown colour only a day or so after cleaning I’ve read it could be diatoms but not quite sure if that’s the...

I’m new to tanks but my brother gave me his 29 gallon bio cube tank. I just have the aquarium and have to buy all new stuff. I still have to do research as I know nothing about tanks or more specifically saltwater tanks but am planning on a reef tank with a couple clownfish. Before I start I...

Hello Reef2Reef Community! As I was cleaning my tank yesterday, I realized that in two months it will be 1 year in this hobby! I was thinking about how much I have learned throughout this experience and how many errors I have made along the way because I was not properly educated. Some of my...

I'm new and inexperienced, and I want to get a pet crab or crustacean. I was wondering what would be a good starter, like shrimp or crabs. Thanks for any help!

Hi I'm new to saltwater and looking into getting into the hobby I found this deal on marketplace looking to get some feedback. - 40 gallon sump - 150 pounds live rock complete with pump and stand - 150 gallon with Euro Bracing - circulating pump, pump itself - heater - lights Thank you

Hey everyone, I am new to the hobby. I’ve been lurking on Reddit for about a few months now and slowly gathering materials and I would like to get some insight before I even start thinking about cycling my tank. I know there’s a lot to learn and I don’t want to waste money starting too early...

How should you be cleaning new equipment before using it/putting it in your tank? A new tank after sitting in a box in a warehouse? Powerheads and pumps with oils and grease from assembly and the manufacturing process? Nets, gravel vacs and other tools sitting on the racks at LFS? Do you just...

Hello, I am new to reefing and I’m struggling with exactly how to set up my lights. Some say 8 hours some say 10 but would it hurt to have it on for 12? And if so what kind of damage would it do? Also I have white, blue, and RGB mode what is recommended to have on at what times? Is there a light...

Hello! I am in the process of setting up a macro algae anemone aquarium with some cool invertebrates for the anemones to host like porcelain crabs and sexy shrimp. At least that is the plan. Feel free to check my build thread for more specifics! My main question is whether my current setup...

Hello everyone, I've been lurking on this site for years now when I started my aquarium two years ago, I have always had intentions of upgrading my 29g tall indopacific live rock fish only to a reef tank but until now didn't have the funds. The original tank was a threft from good will I picked...

Hi, I am trying and struggling to keep coral and I just brought in a tuxedo urchin to help with my algae issue and he when I bought him had a green star polyp on him the store gave me for free. I noticed this little thing crawling around and at first I thought it was also a star polyp but this...

Getting ready to set up my first saltwater aquarium. It’s a 150g but I truly love having smaller fish as I feel it gives the whole tank a better sense scale. My 60g freshwater currently houses fish that will never get over 1” long and I absolutely love it! What fish would you suggest that...

Tank has been up about 7 months. Doing great so far. last few days I noticed what I think is diatoms? On my rock and sand bed. In the beds i blow it away and it does come back. Seems to go away once lights are off and or less off. Just want to ask before/if becomes problem. tank seems to be...

Hello everyone, I wanted to make a post about my new 50 gallon aquarium I recently upgraded to so that I can get some feedback from more experienced reefers. Current stocking: 1 ocellaris clown fish 14 scarlet hermit crabs about 20 dwarf cerith snails 5 nerite snails soft and some lps corals...

MARINE TANK EQUIPMENT TYPE MODEL SHIP COST VENDOR TOTAL TANK Innovative Marine 40G Long NUVO Fusion Pro 2 AIO Lfs $1,090.00 STAND Innovative Marine Black APS Stand LIGHT 1x ReefLED90 Already had PUMP MightyJet 22W/24V 538 GPH DC Return Pump w/ Controller AIO...

I recently set up my new saltwater aqurium and bought some live rocks and sand. I saw this tiny green leaf thingy sticking out of one of the live rocks. Do u guys think this is the start of macro algea growing? I think the rock came with it, aleardy attachted on there.

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Hello to all! I am going through the new tank uglies and I need help knowing if I should let the uglies take its course or if I should intervene by manually cleaning the tank as many times as possible. I have attached a picture in white light. I have noticed that the nuissance stays very short...

Hello Ladies and Gentleman, My name is Corina, I live in London and I’m new to the hobby! I recently (December 2022) purchased a Red Sea max nano peninsula (100L) with plans to start a coral reef & fish tank. l'll be showcasing my journey in the hope that you can help/guide me & a few of my...

Hello everyone, thank you for having me here! My name is Corina and I’m a 100% beginner Let me tell you little about my journey. As a little child I had a freshwater tank, and that was back in my county (Romania). So 0 information about saltwater! Now living in UK London. After Christmas me...

Hi all, As a newbie reefer, I have to ask the big question. Dry rock or live rock? I'm terrified of getting bad hitchhikers, but I understand the benefits of live rock. My tank is shipping as we speak, Innovative Marine Nuvo 20 gallon.

I’m new to the hobby been doing research for years and never pulled the trigger I recently bought the Eshopps desktop nano tank 4.8gallons and was looking for some advice and feedback of what to stock it with and just overall tips and tricks in general I know it’s gonna be difficult and I look...

My first Reef tank/ saltwater tank I have ever owned. its 70 gallons total (50g display) with a reef breeder for lighting. Everything is going very well and has been up and running for almost 2 months now. Its stocked with 2 clowns, yellow coris wrasse, pygmy angelfish, orange striped...