build thread

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...

Can I start off with a big finally? After secretly reading along from time to time and after 2 tanks, decided to bother you all with the progress of my new tank. For the ones who don't know me, here are pictures of my current tanks

Hi everyone!! In this thread, we will go over and continue to update our farm as we continue to grow and expand!! To those who don't know us, we are a premier supplier of exotic & common fish, coral & all types of accessories for saltwater aquariums. We reside in the heart of the saltwater...

Hey everyone! Decided to start one of these build threads to track the progress of my first tank as I go. Still cycling currently, doing a fishless cycle with ghost feeding and I added Fritz TurboStart. The TurboStart seems to be working fairly well, I never even saw a spike in ammonia levels...

March of last year I got back into the hobby after 5+ year hiatus with a 10G Cubey tank stocked with acans and Zuma shrooms. Tank did well but as you can imagine I ran out of space fast. Then upgraded to IM 25 G lagoon tank, took down the 10G and transferred everything to the 25g which because...

Hey, I'm new here. I have some freshwater tanks and I decided to take the plunge into saltwater since I think reef tanks look awesome! Equipment @Waterbox Aquariums Peninsula Mini 25 Kraken Reef lid AI Prime 16HD Coralvue Hydros 2 and Hydros XS with a water level sensor to prevent sump run...

Hello all. I just recently joined but I have come across an issue with the design for a tank I am making. I want to have a black background, but I can't paint the outside becuase of its design. The black divider pictured will be made of glass, but that is what I want to be black. But how can I...

I’ve actually been writing & re-writing this build thread since August. Every time I’m about to post it, I make another major change/addition & put it off by another month. But I finally decided to set it in stone & post! My thread index has the coolest/most unique sections in bold, if...

Hi All, I started a tank build, a 37G column that I had for discus for a long time. The goal is for an anemanoe and a pair of clowns. Started in January and now I have a chromis, firefish and watchman goby. Equipment list below: 37 G tank, 20x18x24 icecap 15 sump Aquamaxx WS-1 Protein Skimmer...

Well, where do I begin? I'm a student of Architecture in my beautiful 3rd world country Namibia. A geological location that feels pretty much like the butt side of the world in terms of what is available on the other side of the world. Nonetheless we fellow like minded reefers all have what...

I have gone back and forth about starting a build thread, but I suppose if I am going to invest this much time and money into a tank, I should share the experience. Maybe I can share some knowledge that I gain along the way and hopefully get assistance from fellow reefers. A little background...

Hey everyone this will be my second tank build. I had a 25 gal bio cube years ago when I was living in Hawaii. I'm excited to venture into more corals since I've moved. Hawaii had very strict regulations on corals you could keep. Follow along as I setup this tank and see if the second time...

Hey everyone! After being in the aquarium hobby for over 20 years, I finally decided this summer it was time to dip my toes into the reefing world. This forum has a wealth of information, and between reading countless threads of advice here, watching BRStv and other prominent reefers on...

I am getting ready to finalize the wall opening and was hoping someone could tell me the water height in the main display ftom the bottom of the tank to the water line. The glass is 21 5/8ths, bottom glass is 1/2” thick. Im thinking the water line is 1-1.5in below the top plane. I want to get...

My new tank just arrived! Now it seems like a good time to jump start this build thread with what I've bought so far, what I'm planning on buying, and what I plan on doing. This is a huge upgrade for me as I started this hobby with a 40g breeder, DYI 10g sump, DYI tank stand. I even tried to do...

Hi guys this is gonna be my first documented tank build I’ve tried YouTube and I can never keep up haha, however this will also be on YouTube @Flowering Reefs and on Instagram @Flowering_reefs but in far less detail than here... Long story short this system was set up with an angler fish, my...

So I am new to R2R and also new to the salt water aquarium world. I am starting small with my first tank, a new waterbox 20 cube. While this is my first saltwater tank, I have a goal to have a very high end SPS reef aquarium with this setup. So maybe some things may seem a little overkill for...

Hello Reef Buddies! I am new to the reefing hobby for the past year and a half. Started with a 20 gallon long tank and have been cycling a 40 gallon long for the last 8 mos. My 20 gal is now packed with corals, but I wanted to share my progression of the tank, its ups and downs, and maybe get...

Hey All, Starting my build thread for the Waterbox 100.3 I have to say I feel like I don't have the credentials to dive on into the world of reef keeping, but I'm gonna give it my best shot. I last maintained a freshwater aquarium back when i was in middle school (15(!) or years ago or so)...

Hello everyone! Glad to be apart of a forums page, here is a look at the tank I have running atm. Its a Fluval EVO 13.5gal (stock build, no mods) with a pair of Snow Onyx Clownfish, a beautiful long tentacle anemone (was tagged that at lfs but they suspect it may be a different type, lmk what...

Hello fellow reefers! Welcome to my first ever thread on R2R! I am a high school student in Idaho, and I have worked, or I guess I should say learned, at a LFS here called Fish Aquariums and Stuff for 2 years now! I have owned 2 reefs in the last 3 years, my previous being a 24 gallon in one...

Figured I'd add a build thread and document my first big-ish build. Red Sea Reefer 350. I currently have an Evo 13.5 nano that's been up for a little over a year and a half and I can probably say that's the little tank that got me hooked on reef tanks. Prior to that, I've been mainly a...

Hey Reefers :) I am kind of new to the hobby. I have 29 Cube reef tank for 3 years before I moved to SoCal area and had to sell it. I am a big fan of the hobby and I want to start again. My previous setup was a simple AIO setup for keeping softies and easy fishes. Now, I want to build a much...

It's been 20 years since I kept fish and now seems as good a time as any to start up again and it's amazing how much the hobby and technology has changed in that time. Since January 1st 2021, I've been slowly building my reef tank piece by piece. It's only been 6 weeks, and I don't event have...

On the 30th of January I traded for a new tank I had recently posted a build thread for my 75 gallon tank but you know impatient reefers can be sometimes when it comes to getting a bigger tank. So here’s a small look into what I’ve been doing so far and the list that I’ve compiled. Display -...