build series

I must admit I should have documented this from day 1, but I didn't. I will be spending a while playing catch up from the last year of work in creating this tank and moving it (twice o_O). Until I get to up-to-date additions, I will add the date ranges the individual events occurred. This is my...

Hello, I have a had a couple builds on here before, but they were cut short due to life circumstances. I am taking my time on this build and I know it is still a ways away from being filled with water, simply because of the gear I want is pricey and I am willing to wait for it. This is the...

Sorry my tank has been up since 2011 but here is a shot of my tank EVERYTHING IS IN NUMERICAL ORDER FROM 2011 TILL NOW. See how an ugly tank can go to something very presentable Pic: March6th 2018

I decided to start this build thread to add something to my hobby and to add to our community. This is my 5th reef tank over the last 15+ years Iv bin in the hobby, I’ve bin back into it now for about the last 4 years, slowly getting bigger and bigger and finally bigger. To where I’m at now...

Happy New year all! I've been wanting to post to this forum for a while now about the new build I'm working on and finally sliced out some time. For some background, I've had multiple SW and FW tanks in the past, and due to a leak in a FW tank, I took the opportunity to convert the space into a...

hi everyone, I was hoping for advice on led lights. I have the jbj 28 g nano and i was considering removing the stock canopy and replacing w a clear lid. The leds i was looking at includes: 1) aqua illumination prime hd $225 2) aqua hydra 26 $349 3) aquatic life halo deluxe reef fixture...

Hello! In about a month I'll be starting my new reef aquarium build! I'm going to be doing a full build series here and on Youtube. I hope if anyone is interested they tag along. The system will consist of 180 gallon aquarium from custom aquariums. Lighting is going to be ether Orphek...

Hey all! Long time reader first time poster! I'm over the moon excited that my decade long dream of starting a reef tank is finally here! I'm moving to my new home in late June/July and my tank will begin then! I welcome all the advice you can give, as all of my knowledge has been gained...