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  1. 99gtbaby

    Build Thread 93g corner bow front LPS display

    Inserting the info in the images just acquired this, super happy with it.
  2. randalli

    Hello Hello there from Germany

    Hi, I am a reefer for I guess 9 years now? At least I know that I was visiting the Canary Islands for the first time in January 2012 and observed the clumsiness of a couple of hermit crabs for hours over several days (guess my girlfriend has never had so much spare time on her hands ;) ) and...
  3. C

    Nano Build College Nano Reef

    Figured I should probably start a build thread, only about 2 months late. This tank is a Fluval evo 13.5g Current stocking list CUC Trochus Snail x1 | 6/17 Cerith Snail x11| 6/17 Nassarius Snail x3| 6/17 Hermits x3| 6/17 Corals Hammer | 6/27 Green Toadstool Leather | 6/27 Pulsing Xenia |...
    • ChickenJo
    • Thread
    • build thread evo 13.5 fluval 13.5 nano
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Nano Reefs
  4. C

    Nano Build My BioCube 32 Build

    I’ve been reading other people’s posts for much too long without posting any of my own progress and experiences. So wanted to start a thread and will put some info on how it’s been going so far. For starters I had done FOWLR tanks about 15 years ago and then stopped due to some life changes. My...
    • cconnolly
    • Thread
    • aio build biocube 32 build thread
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Nano Reefs
  5. nickmealey

    Build Thread 45 gallon macro algae lagoon build

    Hey R2R! I've been into reefing for about 7 years now, but I realized I've never posted any of my builds or updates. Time to change that! I've had a lot of fun over the years reading other builds and I'd like to contribute. I'm currently working on 3 different builds, but the one I'd like to...
  6. bradb90

    Build Thread Brads New tank build 250L

    Hello reefers, Currently have an old FOWLR tank I have had up for 2-3 years run off a Canister and am changing to a new tank with sump. tank is a local British made Aqua Marin 900 which was a great price and I like the fact it has a ‘letterbox’ style weir, maximising space in the tank. And has...
    • bradb90
    • Thread
    • aquascape build thread new tank build
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  7. ljc

    Sump inside large tank

    Hello, I am now the owner of a 210 gallon tank that is not drilled. I'm thinking of doing an internal sump of about 55 Gallons. I would start at 6" wide section for the internal overflow and live rock/bioballs under that and then expand to 1' to accommodate the skimmer, etc. My concern is...
  8. 2manyideas

    Build Thread Bonsai Inspired Hexagon Eel Tank

    A while ago I introduced myself and my builds and had a few people want to see the progress on my hexagon tank. I’m done moving states now and finally got around to setting it up. So here it is! Pvc base for the bonsai and covered with as many coral skeletons as I could find for a “natural”...
    • 2manyideas
    • Thread
    • aquascape bonsai build thread hexagon snowflake moray eel
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  9. fishlover1478

    Nano Build Medicore nano reef

    hey everyone, I finally got a tank I can afford :p it is a innovative marine nuvo 10. I got it used at a swap meet no filters, or lights, or other fun stuff just the pump and tank. I am adding salt today I only added a cup of redsea blue bucket salt since I don't remember what the mixing...
    • fishlover1478
    • Thread
    • 10 gallon build thread innovative marine 10 nano reef
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Nano Reefs
  10. N

    Building a Pico

    I've been in the hobby for a while and had my shares of tanks. However, I am deciding to go small. Really Small!!! What would you put in this Pico, and what led cluster would you use to light it up? I'll post more pics as they come, but for now I'm looking for ideas.
  11. S

    Nano Build Fluval Evo 13.5 Build Thread/ Progression [ShortyBiggie]

    Hello everyone! I am beginning a build thread for my Fluval Evo 13.5. I have had a variety of nano tanks before, namely a few IM Fusion 20’s, fusion 10, and a 55 gallon long ago. While I have done a handful of reef tanks before, corals have always been my achilles heel. I have had mixed...
    • ShortyBiggie
    • Thread
    • ai prime 16 build thread evo evo 13.5 fluval 13.5 nano reef
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Nano Reefs
  12. CryptoNautical

    Build Thread Upgrades People. Upgrades!

    Well this is my first post on R2R. I've been on for a bit but I'd like to share my journey. So I started with a 30 bow front. I started with dry rock and live sand. I've kept many reef tanks before but this is where we'll begin. This was about 3 months in, the cycle was complete and from...
  13. Woodyman

    AIO Build Woody's 12.5 Gallon Mini Reef Build Thread

    Nano Tank Build
  14. Uptown_Reef_Keeper

    Build Thread Uptown Reef: A Planet Aquarium 215 Gallon Mixed Reef

    Uptown Reef is a Planet Aquarium 215-gallon display that has an actual total system volume of 200 gallons. This system was started with a tank transfer from our previous 75 gallon DIY build in July 2020. It's been seeded with live reef rubble. Gear Overview Planet Aquarium 215-gallon display...
  15. SaltFishTV

    CADE 900 Pro Reef S2 Build Thread

    Welcome to my CADE 900 Pro Reef Series 2 build! This aquarium survived the trek from Colorado (AlgaeBarn) all the way to North Pole, Alaska! Yes, that’s a real place lol. Taking Delivery Video: Bear with me as we backtrack for about 6 months. I decided and kept in mind that I would be...
  16. LVReefer94

    Build Thread The 100 Gallon Crystal Dynamics Build

    Hello REEF2REEF Family! Thanks in advance for reading. My new current build is a 100 G Crystal dynamics tank with starphire glass on 3 sides, modular marine external overflow, double top eurobrace and bottom pain eurobrace, armored silicone seams while sitting on one of their steel stands. It is...
    • LVReefer94
    • Thread
    • beautiful fish and corals build thread tang gang
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  17. Hoshiaki

    New Pico Tank Setup

    Hello, recently i got a new 2.5 gallon tank. i’ve had plenty of freshwater tank experience and i know how difficult smaller tanks can be with fluctuating parameters... So far I have about an inch of sand on the bottom and some live rock, I’ve purchased saltwater from my lps and the tank is...
  18. Swordsman82

    LPS only Fluval Build

    Wife finally gave "All Clear" and I am setting up my nano reef in the basement next to my work space. Currently cycling with Microbacter Start XLM dry rock kit. Current plans for the tank is all LPS coral tank. Blastomussa (lots of Blastos! ), Acans, Favia, Hammers / Frogspawn, and Gonipora...
  19. S

    Build Thread Red Sea Reefer 625XXL - "The Big One"

    Red Sea Reefer 625XXL System Volume: 169g (on 6/11/21) Welcome to my build thread for my RSR, affectionately known around our household as, “the Big One”. (You know, when someone asks, “Which tank?”) I will continue to update this post with a current photo of the tank and what my setup...
    • Smirkish
    • Thread
    • build thread red sea reefer 625 tank move
    • Replies: 609
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  20. Aquaristexhibit

    Build Thread Welcome to Aquarist Exhibit’s New Build Thread!

    Hey Reefers!! Welcome to my build thread !! -75 g Custom 12mm tank with Starphire Front (40”L x 20” W x 22” T) built by local Edmonton tank Builder www.Aqua-lab.ca Overflow & Wavemakers -Eshopps prodigy L overflow (bean animal) -2x Tunze 6055 Electronic Sump Filtration - Bashsea Smart series...
    • Aquaristexhibit
    • Thread
    • atlantik v4 bashsea bashsea sump build thread canada ghl orphek sicce tunze twisted skimmer
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  21. YNRA

    Build Thread You'll Never Reef Alone

    Hello everyone, My names Jake, currently located in Charlotte NC and I'm starting up my first saltwater tank. Creating this thread to share the positives and negatives that I face along my journey into the reefing hobby. As a massive Liverpool FC (soccer/football) supporter I chose the name...
    • YNRA
    • Thread
    • build thread red sea 250
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  22. twwety

    Build Thread Twwety's 90

    This is 8 years over due but It feels like the right time to start a thread for my build. The tank is nothing fancy just a standard marineland 90 gallon with the center overflow its, the depth(back to front) is annoying to work with but any deeper and it would just look silly in the space I have...
  23. allsite

    Basic advice needed for nano reef build

    I just ordered a 12 gallon long tank ( 35.5" x 7.9" x 9.9" ) and stopped here to get in input before I get the rest. Things I'm fairly sure of: DIY built in filter box. Similar to fluval spec V but about twice the volume for media. 2.5/3 inches deep. Fragging on a budget. Zoa garden, perhaps...
  24. rhostam

    My Build Thread

    Hi there, My name is Ray. I’ve been reading Reef2Reef since summer 2020, at least, and mostly a result of search results linking back to this site as well as mentions by the BRS team in their five minute and other guides. Once Upon a Time My desire for a saltwater aquarium dates back to when I...
  25. GrumpyAlison

    Build Thread 75G Build Thread (Condensing 3 smaller systems into one)

    I'm *finally* upgrading to a single large tank which I'm going to condense 6 other tanks/3 separate systems into (2x 20L, 1x 10g, 1x 40B, 1x 27 gal plastic tub) because so many separate systems sucks to maintain (as evidenced by the hellish algae-ball in one of the 20Ls -_-') It's not going to...
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