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Hey all, I just ordered a Waterbox infinia frag 175.6 gallon tank, and was wondering if my 3 xr30s on my current 150 gal tank are too strong for the Waterboxes shorter height, not sure if I should downgrade to xr15s or hydras, or even just keep them

Hey there! Working on a big build, and looking for some experts to weigh in on fish room layout and design. Context / Scale / Mockups Seen in pictures: The PVC frame is a 110 Gallon Inductor mixing tank (Base: 30" x 30". Height: 70") The sump is a BashSea 60 Pro sump. The box in the mockups...

What's up Reef2Reef!? I have been coming here for a few years now in search of answers watching from the shadows (I've posted almost nothing but a few replies) and decided it's about time I started a build thread! A little of my backstory...I got into the hobby a little over 3 years ago with a...

Hey guys, I made a post already about this 135 gallon acrylic that my mom found at goodwill for $180 that I went in and bought! Some replies on that post told me to start a build thread so here it is. It holds water and is in very good shape but I have never built a tank myself or owned an...

Hey guys, I’ve been looking to upgrade for a while but haven’t yet as some of the bigger tanks are quite pricy. Yesterday my mom sent a picture of a fish tank at goodwill that I went in and just purchased today. It’s an acrylic truvu tank I’m guessing is more than 100 gallons for $169! I believe...

Hello! I have some questions regarding stocking and light requirements. I'm not new to fishkeeping, just saltwater specifically- so I wanna make sure I do this right the first time without bothering the same people I know over and over again. I have a Waterbox AIO Peninsula 15 gallon tank...

I didn’t do a build thread on my nano because I had most of it setup before I started regularly using this website, but I’m setting up a 65g as an upgrade so here’s what I got: Tank: Marineland 65g w/ drilled corner overflow Stand: I bought a VERY used kind of beat up 6ft stand from a guy on...

I am debating buying this kit but am curious on what else i would need Any input highly appreciated

I’m gonna be setting up a 65g with a 20 long as a sump using the fiji cube diy kit sold on BRS. When it comes time for a skimmer after cycling, what should I go with?

I have a fluval evo 13.5g and I’m in desperate need of a wavemaker because no matter how much I wipe it off, algae keeps building up on my rock and bubbles keep getting trapped under it which is super ugly. It also keeps building on my sand to the point that it looks like ugly dark green...

My 13.5g fluval evo isn’t mature enough to start adding corals yet, but for when I do, I found this really interesting lid made specifically for that tank (I have to have a lid because of cats). This would give me the ability to get a better light so maybe I could grow more types of coral than I...

I'm returning to the hobby after a 15+ year hiatus and it's changed dramatically. I've created a rough outline and potential shopping list,but I'm not in any particular hurry to get things going and there are so many resources that it's hard to keep things straight, so I thought I'd get advice...

Good morning guys, it is a slow Monday so I decided to reach out on R2R to get some ideas on a new nano tank project I have. Here is what's going on - last month I bought a 10 gallon tank from Petco (see pic) to set up as a nursery for some baby seahorses as my male was pregnant. Well, he gave...

Hey Folks, I have been trolling around asking many questions about my new 240-gallon build, and slowly and steadily, it's becoming a reality now. I will transfer most of my corals /fish from a 150 system, so I am not in a rush and I would like the system to stabilize and take it slow. Here is...

Upgrading from a 29 Gallon running a canister filter to a 75 gallon + 40 breeder sump! Finally got the system plumbed and currently letting it run to make sure no surprises pop up while I figure out my aquascape along with planning out some final details and looking for opinions! I'm not new to...

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.

Full Tank Shot as of 7/19/2024: Come one come all, welcome to my build thread. First, a bit about myself. When I was 14 I stumbled into an archaic corner of YouTube where people were keeping reef ecosystems in little glass boxes. I was hooked and immediately wanted to join in the fun. My...

Hello! I am just about ready to start up my first reef tank. I know this first time through will have plenty of ups/downs/unknowns, but am super excited, and look forward to learning in part through the more experience reefers out there. My First Build Short Version- There is none, sorry...

Hello Everyone, So recently I bought the 22.4 Gallon Rimless Nano Tank from FijiCube off of bulk reef supply. I wanted to hear suggestions on my build and hear any thoughts and concerns. I'm very happy with this build and I'm very excited to start reefing but before I start aquascaping I want...