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I have a 525XL G2 and I'm ready to set up my ReefDose and I'd like to see pictures of your setup on a slide-out and how you run the wiring and tubes.

I have a 525XL G2 and I'm ready to set up my ReefDose and I'd like to see pictures of your setup on a slide-out and how you run the wiring and tubes.

I have been wanting to build a seahorse tank since I setup my most recent 50 gallon column tank. In fact, that tank was originally supposed to be a seahorse DT but I ended up making it our main reef DT instead. I'm starting this thread in hopes it will motivate me to move forward with this...

Hey guys this is my first big tank 65”L 30”W & 17” tall (pretty much 150g according to BRS calculators). Will be a budget build because I can’t convince myself why to buy the higher end stuff. Doesn’t make sense to me. Please let me know if they’re are better suggestions/options! :) return...

I’ve gathered the following info about my nano. Let me know what you think. lighting: Coralife Marine Aquarium Clip on Light 12 hours per day 8:30-20:30 Parameters: Ammonia 0ppm Nitrite 0ppm Nitrate 10-20ppm Calcium 340 KH 9 Phosphate 0ppm pH 8.2 Temp 82f Tank age >2 years I’ve struggled...

Hello everyone, So I bought a tank off a buddie and it came with a duo corner over flow. It came with all the plumbing but he had it up for years should I still use it ?? If not it’s okay I wanted to change the color of the plumbing anyway and see if y’all can suggest best way to make it...

Im building the shallow tank and this will be my first reef tank ever. I did some research but couldnt find anyone really show how to design flow in the tank with center overflow like this. Please help me. I wanna know how I should put the overflow box, wier, return nozzle and wave maker.

I am building a 75 gal mixed reef tank. What types of heaters would yall recommend? I have read that using 2 is probably a good idea in case one fails. I was thinking of something with a controller attached. I do not have APEX or another aquarium controller yet. Any suggestions on good options?

Hello all! I am new to R2R and figured I would make my first post for help when it comes to stand builds. I have read several posts and also saw @RocketEngineer design which is really nicely done! I’m not sure I would need to build my stand out of 2x4 though as the aquariums I want to build...

Hello, I recently got a deal on a aquatlantis aquaview 130. This is going to be an upgrade from my 72 gallon bowlfront in my basement, it’s going into the living room so it needs to be silent. Here are some of my concerns with the tank: The return pump plumbing looks to be 1/4 inch, kinda...

I am planning on drilling my 75 g tank for a Modular Marine overflow 1600 gph that has 3 x 1in drains. For my return i was thinking of using a 1in return from my sump, which will be located under tank. What is the best style of bulkhead to use for the return, thread x thread, slip x thread?

Being new to saltwater/reef tanks , I was wondering what supplies people would be willing to purchase used and what they would only purchase new? This might help me, and others new to saltwater/reefing, maybe save a bit on initial amd future builds. I would assume this would automatically...

Hi all! I’m 17 years old and a senior in high school. My friend got me into the hobby after he upgraded his tank and gave me the Fluval Evo V tank he was previously using. I’ve been on the forums for some time now and learned a lot, but now decided to make a build thread. Corals: -Zoas...

I just got a Red Sea Desktop Peninsula and was hoping to reuse a stand I already owned. When I position the tank in the orientation of my preference, the AIO sump area hangs off the back of the stand by 1-5/8”. I’m curious if this could cause any issues with the seams of the tank? My gut...

Using the movement of this beautiful algae I’m working on landscaping , Does this flow look good? It’ll be a softie & LPS tank. I was finally able to do some deep maintenance after some procrastination (and replacing my RODI canister) and I decided to swap out a smaller power head I had in this...

I have a RedSea Reefer 350 v3, I have literally nothing other than the tank, stand, sump and a RODI system that needs new filters, which all need to be cleaned. I'm not trying to get fish or coral in ASAP but definitely want to get it cycling, like with just live rock or something that will...

Decided it was time I upgraded my 125 petsmart build, to something a bit more professional. After weeks of research on all major brands (Waterbox, redsea, Prostar, SCA etc) I finally settled on the innovative marine 200, I really loved the Eurobracing, aluminum stand, sump, and lets be honest...

Question for the brain trust here. Working on setting up my tank after many years out of the game. I finally got an RODI unit and made water. I tested all my piping and found a small leak on my return line. The leak is right near the bulk head. My question is do I need to replace that section...

Hello everyone, long time lurker but new to posting. 90 gallon display with 20 gallon sump, roller mat filter, oversized skimmer. Cheap Nicrew lighting, really want to upgrade to a couple AI or Kessil, but been running these for the last year at 50%. The lighting may be my issue, which I'll...

I want to upgrade to a 125 gallon aquarium, 72”! The agreed upon space is our dining room where we have a dining room table on order (92” long + chairs) which (unfortunately) gets the priority for footprint in the room. We think we can fit the Aqueon 125 gallon which is 72.5” (wide, so left to...

See build thread for context! First, we’ll need to pick a tank type. Let me know what kind of tank you’d like to use for this build.

I got my first freshwater tank from a friend who was moving and couldn't take it with them, and it wasn't long before I realized freshwater wouldn't be as satisfying as building and maintaining a reef aquarium. Being on a graduate student budget, I knew my best shot at getting into a reef tank...

Hey Guys - I picked up this custom tank last week, it’s already been drilled, plumbed and running for a year. The way it’s engineered is strange to me - there is a bulkhead drilled into the bottom left corner, and a pipe coming out - around 2” I’d say. Then there is like an overflow tower that...

Well, it’s been a while I’ve stayed busy working and maintaining my 75g tank. Lost my favorite timor wrasse- possibly to uronema. It’s finally time!! This will be the official start of my 180g SPS dominant build. I went to a LFS, and bought a used tank new stand and sump. The owner was supposed...

Hi All, I am embarking on a new upgrade to my 50 Gallon Nuvo (up and running for 2.5 years and now moving to a INT 100. Needless to say I am excited and anxious about the sump plumbing. Bellow is the draft of how I wanted to plumb the Bean Animal that comes with the INT Tanks. You will see...