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  1. GrizzReacts

    Nano Build Setting up my first saltwater nano

    Here’s everything set up for my first tank. Getting live rock and water this weekend and start cycling tank very nervous / excited! I’ll take any tips if you have any
  2. GrizzReacts

    Stock ideas for a 50 - 65 gallon?

    Looking for fish that would be perfect for a beginner setting up a 65 gallon mixed reef would like fish I don’t have to rehome to a bigger tank
  3. GrizzReacts

    Best predator fish for 65 gallon

    Hello new to the salt water reef hobby and really want a 65 gallon predator tank was wondering what else I can put in there besides a dwarf lion fish?
  4. M

    orange patches on sand… should i worry?

    Hello all, I have a 10g fairly new tank. Worry not everything is cycled of course but I started noticing orange patches here and there on my sand. All levels are within normal ranges so I have no idea what this might be, but then again I still consider myself a beginner and I don’t know much...
  5. Disco-Soma

    Build Thread 15G cube almost ready to start, unsure about layout

    Hi everyone, since this is my first post (other than introductions), just tell me if anything goes against the usual conventions or manners :) I have everything together now after some pretty intensive research, but need some help with the actual reef design and appropriate stocking...
  6. S

    New reefer looking for guidance on choosing a tank

    Hey everyone. Long time fishkeeper here who has been doing freshwater for awhile and loves it, but I want to try my hand at salt. I'm here to ask for guidance on choosing my first salt water tank (gallon wise). I have two options in mind. First of all, I recently built an 8 foot x 2 foot stand...
  7. codewon

    Thoughts on my new tank?

    Here is a picture of my ten gallon (soon to be) reef tank. Currently it only consists live rock, sand, some shells, and 2 Ocellaris clowns named Marlin & Coral . I have only had these guys for 2 weeks now and I wanted to know any of your thoughts, suggestions, concerns, ect.
  8. ReefStable

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  9. ReefStable

    Zoanthid Frags As Low As $20!

    If you're looking to start a Zoa Garden, or build your collection, I have a wide variety of zoas as low as $19.99 per frag! See Zoas Here https://reefstable.com/store/zoas
  10. ReefStable

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  11. ReefStable

    Favia of the Gods - $60!

    Favia of the Gods - $60 Usually these go for nearly $100 but when the growth is good, I will pass along the good fortune! First picture is rough idea of the frag, about 1/2" to 3/4". Second photo is the colony it will grow into! https://reefstable.com/store/favia-of-the-gods
  12. tessa1

    Need help deciding what fish I should get

    Hi! I need some help deciding on some new fish, I have had a mochavinci clown for about a month now and am getting ready to move it to a bigger 25g tank. The tank has been cycling for about two weeks and has plenty of fake plants, rocks, and other decors. The water is in good condition. I want...
  13. J

    Coral ID Help

    Hello, I just bought a frag pack and was wondering what the top right and bottom left coral are:
  14. J

    Coral ID Help

    Hello, I just bought a frag pack and I was wondering what the top right and bottom left coral are. Thank you!
  15. J

    40G First Time Cycling

    Hello! My first post on the forum, I've read countless threads, watched days worth of Youtube (BRS mainly) and still don't feel like there is a clear path to success when starting. It seems a lot of videos/threads will contradict themselves based on how old they are. I'm just looking for a...
  16. J

    Beginner IM Nuvo 20 Build

    Intro: I've been researching the saltwater hobby for many years, and reading through all the R2R forums have been a major help and a great source of information. Growing up, I had 10, 29, 46, and 90 gallon tanks but all freshwater. College and rental situations took me out of the hobby for...
  17. L

    Stocking plan for 260l (69 gal) Red Sea Max-E

    Hi :) Currently looking into getting the above tank (will be my first) and wanted to pre-plan what I could have in my tank. Ideally, I want all levels of the tank to be used equally, and for as many fish as possible to be utilitarian so it works like a nice little ecosystem so do let me know if...
  18. Wolperthinger

    Oenone Fulgida!

    Hi All, I am new to reef keeping and I thought it would be fun to share my introduction (horror) story to the hobby. I started out with a 10g tank that had an arag-alive substrate bottom. I then bought 2 chunks of live rock and let the tank go for a few weeks while monitoring the water...
  19. M

    Done with my 55g

    Finished setting up my 55g reef after a couple months. Equipment; HOB Filter Protein Skimmer Nicrew Reef Lights Marineland Wave Pump Auto Top Off w/ 10g reservoir 200W heater Inhabitants; Emerald Crab X3 red leg hermits X2 blue leg hermits X2 Turbo Snails X3 Bumble Bee Snails Hollywood...
  20. Aveadonat

    Beginner Light schedule

    Running a single 16HD on my WB Cube20 right now, and I've just been messing around with the lighting schedule, but I really don't know what I'm doing... This is my current schedule I don't have any fish or coral in the tank as of now, but I plan on putting a clownfish pair, tailspot blenny...
  21. elm03

    Yucky Worm

    Hi! I noticed a nasty lil worm thing moving, inching its way out of a hole in the rock. Obviously I was curious to see what the heck it was so I turned the tank light on and it shrunk back in the hole. I'm new to saltwater tank keeping so I just want to make sure this isn't a harmful parasite of...
  22. elm03

    Best Starter Aquarium?

    Hi! I’m new to this and never had a salt/fresh water tank before. I’ve been looking at different stores and places online to get a tank, but I’m not sure which one is best? I was looking at glass frameless ones, and possibly something from fluval but I’m curious as to what everyone else thinks...
  23. Byrongw

    Hello Hello and Nice to Meet You

    Hello, I'm Byron. Besides being new to R2R I'm also new to reef tanks. I have some freshwater experience but I'm more interested in going marine! I have yet to start my first build but after lurking in this forum for a long time and gathering/preparing some materials I'll be starting by first...
  24. MichaelFita

    CREATING HOMEOSTASIS DURING THE CYCLE OF YOUR REEF TANK

    Good Morning Reefers ! I am writing this thread in order to help out the brand new reefers within the community . I have combined my knowledge and experience into a step by step guide in setting up your brand new reef tank . The goal we all have while setting up and keeping a tank is...
  25. Elijah F

    Build Thread Newbie 20 gallon macroalgae build

    Alright, so a quick introduction: hi, I'm Elijah, and I've been working with freshwater planted tanks for around 5 years. This is my very first saltwater tank, and while I do aim to get a couple corals later on, my primary goal with this tank is to grow macroalgae. Seeing planted macroalgae...
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