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  1. Woodneers

    Large Build Woodneers dream tank build!

    Ok folks it is time to get this party started! For this I will need the vast knowledge base of this forum so please feel free to offer up any advice or info that may pertain to this adventure. This should be a lot of fun. This will serve as a method of tracking the progress of what is currently...
  2. sanzz18

    Build Thread The End of an 8 Year Reefing Hiatus - New Waterbox 220.6 Build

    Hey guys! I am finally setting up a reef tank after 8 years or longer of not having a saltwater/reef tank. To make a story short, I was young, impulsive, and shut down my tank after some really bad luck. I sold off all my equipment and never looked back. In the end, I knew once I moved out of my...
    • sanzz18
    • Thread
    • #220.6 build build thread reef waterbox
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  3. MadeForThat

    60g Neurosis Stand

    So this is where my build begins. My hope is to keep the same footprint as my current tank, (24"X24") but gain a few useful features and unnecessary complexity. To define what I want to achieve, I would like to reach a point of being able to leave this tank for 1 month with no manual...
  4. andrecr

    Build Thread Dre's Reef

    Hey Guys! In August I had the idea of buying a Nano reef ( Blau AIO 91lt) so that me and my son ( 3 years old) could start reefing together and for what I researched it is a great way to educate children to have tasks and responsabilities and I've always wanted a Saltwater Aquarium for me. I...
  5. Skeeter4890

    Build Thread Let’s see where this leads 75gal First Tank

    Well this is what I’m starting with, I have a custom acrylic 75gal tank, current usa marine led light, and just bought some aquamaxx dry rock by Marco Rocks. What is needed is to drill the tank and install and overflow for a sump system when I first purchased the tank I was going to use a...
  6. BlackLabelCorals

    Build Thread NUVO-40EXT (Quality Photos & YouTube Videos)

    Welcome to my IM Nuvo 40 EXT build! I’ve been out of the hobby for three years now and after heavy consideration over the last 6 months, I decided to take the plunge back into it. Before my recent three year break, I had multiple tank setups. I was “that guy” who couldn’t keep a setup long...
  7. Kodski

    Large Build How to overcomplicate a 180g build

    Hello everyone, I figured its probably about time to start my build thread on my new build since I already have livestock and equipment getting here for the new tank. So here is a bit of background. I started this wet hobby 6 or 7 years ago now by getting into freshwater. We had just bought...
  8. N

    Build Thread Waterbox 220 build thread, fully automated

    Hey all, first build thread on R2R. I'm setting up a *hopefully* 10 year, bare bottom, SPS dominant tank, with the Waterbox 220.6. Because I have a busy life and I like technical projects and gear, I'm going to fully automate water changes. The ATO will be plumbed in. I will also run a fully...
  9. reefrun

    Build Thread Grassi's Red Sea 450

    I figure it's about time I do build thread. I've had my red sea 450 set up since March 2019, but I got back into reefing in 2016 and I've had some of the livestock for 4 years now. FTS 11/19/20 LIVESTOCK Fish Hippo Tang Yellow Tang Starry Blenny Clown pair Chromis x6 SPS BC Aquatic Man BC...
    • reefrun
    • Thread
    • build thread oregon red sea red sea 450
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  10. TJAVOREK

    Build Thread Tye's AstoriaReef 350: Cycle Started

    Hi everyone coming back to the hobby after about 15yrs away; back then had a down and dirty 55gallon reef tank with all HOB equipment. Recently purchased an apartment so was finally able to come back to the hobby without the fear of having to move the tank etc. Since a lot had changed in the...
    • TJAVOREK
    • Thread
    • aqua uv build thread clarisea ecotech manifold nyos quantum 160 redsea 350 tunze
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  11. squidsreef

    Build Thread Squidsreef's Waterbox 90.3 Mixed Reef Build

    Hi everyone! I'm a reef tank owner living in Southeastern Pennsylvania. After years of daydreaming and months of planning, I've recently purchased a Waterbox Marine X 90.3 tank (~60g display with 26g sump) along with what seemed like a truckload of equipment. I've had my fair share of small...
  12. squidsreef

    Hello Hello from a new reefer in Southeast PA!

    Hi everyone! I'm a new reef tank owner living in Southeastern Pennsylvania. After years of daydreaming and months of planning, I've recently purchased a Waterbox Marine X 90.3 tank (~60g display with 26g sump) along with what seemed like a truckload of equipment for an essentially first-time...
  13. Brody’s Reef

    My Reefing Journey

    Moving this to new account
    • Brody’s Reef
    • Thread
    • #brodysreef 80 gallon shallow reef black storm build thread leopard wrasse nano tank newbie reefled 50 shallow reef t5 hybrid
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  14. Dakoda

    Build Thread Dakoda's 75G Reef Tank

    Introduction & Tank History: I started my obsession for the reefing hobby back in March of 2019, which I was pushed towards by my partner who really wanted a clownfish with an anemone! Classic start to the hobby. Before I dabbled with the salt water side of the hobby I had been keeping fresh...
  15. shim

    Nano Build Shim's reef. WB Peninsula Mini 25

    Hello all, back into this after 20yr hiatus. Have had the itch for a few years and when a friend started up his nano, it got worse. New long term work from home policies extending beyond the pandemic timing means 3+ days a week I'll be working remotely and decided the office needed some...
    • shim
    • Thread
    • build thread new reef tank waterbox peninsula mini
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Nano Reefs
  16. Nate Chalk

    72x30x18 DIY build thread

    And away....we.... go! Glass is here, sump here, all the supplies to build and drill ready to go.
  17. livie508

    Build Thread My first marine tank!

    Hey, Liv here! This is my build thread for my first ever marine tank :) Parts list: nano 25 litre (5.5gal) tank Seachem 55 HOB filter (little overkill ik) Aqua Nano 10w LED light a standard 25w heater 500l/hr powerhead if the filter doesnt create enough flow (its 1000l/hr on its own) In the...
    • livie508
    • Thread
    • build thread first nano reef setup and cycling
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  18. Michael White

    Large Build 210 display with 100gal basement sump build

    So I’ve been putting together my 210 that I refurbished. This is my 5th reef tank, and 3rd bare bottom. Started scaping-> dropped rock and scratched glass. Removed scape, polished glass, changed some plumbing runs, and tonight I did the freshwater leak and function test. Super happy with my...
  19. F

    Purple Spot (smithii) mantis Potential Build

    Hi all, I often find myself awake at ungodly hours of the night scrolling through this forum and dreaming of a mantis shrimp of my own. I’m a freshwater fish keeper, and just recently got a job in the freshwater section of my LFS. However, it’s safe to say the mantis has stolen my heart and has...
    • FreshwaterConvert
    • Thread
    • build thread first reef aquarium fluval 13.5 gonodactylus gonodactylus smithii mantis shrimp mantis tank purple spot mantis purple spot mantis shrimp skimmer
    • Replies: 75
    • Forum: Mantis Shrimp
  20. Coqui906

    Build Thread Late New Guy

    Hello everyone, So I am kind of new to the reefing community. Started up about a year ago and have enjoyed this love/hate relationship thus far lol. Sorry for the late post on introducing myself and my build. I have a 65 gal mixed tank with 2 clowns, 1 Hippo, 1 Yellow Tang (all very small) and...
  21. juanrmattos

    Nano Build EVO Xll Mini Reef - Fluval 13.5 - RCP Build

    The time has come! Following up on my Fluval EVO 5 which ended abruptly last December due to unexpected medical reasons, I’ve decided to go back to the original plan and give it a new try with its big brother the Fluval EVO Xll (Or 13.5 as we like to call it here in the States). The main...
    • juanrmattos
    • Thread
    • build thread fluval 13.5 juan mattos nano
    • Replies: 74
    • Forum: Nano Reefs
  22. M

    Build Thread Upgrading! 30x30x30 Cube

    Hello everyone, I am new to the community so excuse my ignorance. I found my love for reef tanks in my teens, but my minimum wage job at 16 couldn’t dream of keeping up with the hobby, so I gave up on it. Now that I make adult money, and still don’t have children to feed, I can try again. I...
    • maymay
    • Thread
    • 93g cube advice build thread cube florida hurricane new tank advice plumbing upgrade
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  23. ScubaEthan

    Build Thread Ethan's Enchanting Queer Rainbow Reef (Reefer 250 Build)

    Hi all! I'm back in the hobby after an almost 10 year hiatus and brand new to R2R. I got a used Red Sea Reefer 250 and my winter pandemic project will be starting it up. I'm inspired by scuba diving, both coldwater and tropical. I was in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, before the pandemic hit and I enjoy...
  24. Gravity

    Gravity’s 40G

    10/2020 5/2023 Setup - Tank: Tetra 40 Gallon Breeder - Stand: DIY Rocket Engineer - Overflow: Eshopps Eclipse S - Sump: Aqueon 20 Gallon High w/ Fiji Cube DIY Sump Kit - Return: 2x 1/2” VCA Random Flow Generator - Water: BRS 6 Stage RODI System - Salt: Brightwell Neomarine - Dosing...
  25. Canadareefer666

    Build Thread Innovative Marine 75 EXT build thread

    So the deal was with the wife, new condo, new tank. Seemed fair to me. After deliberating between a Red Sea and IM, we went with IM due to stand and availability. I currently have an Aqueon 75 gallon reef ready but the stand casing is falling apart, it is too big for the apartment and I want to...
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