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  1. mryan04290

    Build Thread My 90 gallon mixed reef project tank! (From garbage to greatness)

    Alright I’ll give this a shot and see how well I can document my tank process. This is my second reef tank ever and I was given the whole setup. It’s a 90(?) gallon tank built by Dallas aquarium and pond co which I can’t find any info on the company. Not sure what the brand of the sump is but...
  2. CRABDADDY

    Build Thread 120g SPS Crab Bucket

    Disclaimer: There are way less crabs in this tank than the name suggests, but I promise to include some more down the road. I am also likely to ramble in this thread. Just a warning! About 6-8 months ago I started kicking around the idea of getting a new, larger tank. I've had a IM Nuvo 40 for...
  3. jgabbsxx

    Build Thread 40 Gal Tank Build

    Hi Everyone! I recently got into saltwater tanks as of this year! I currently have a 40G reef tank & wanted to show off the current progress i have made! Fish in the tank are : Niger Trigger, 2 Black Ocellaris Clowns, Purple Tang, Yellow Coris Wrasse, & a Melanurus Wrasse. Corals in the tank...
  4. dangit

    Build Thread 48 Fiji Cube

    Hi all! I finally got my new Fiji Cube 48 gal Ext tank. After some headaches from missing pieces and a few trips to the hardware store I was able get the stand setup and my plumping underway. I’m running dual return pumps; one going straight to the tank and one that goes to a UV sterilizer...
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    • 48 gallon build thread fiji cube fiji cube 48
    • Replies: 80
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  5. IvanL

    Build Thread Here we go, 125 budget build!

    After 2 years with a 32 gallons Biocube then few more with 90 gallon, finally upgrading to something that can support more corals and more fish. Keeping it simple and fun. Tank will be going in the wall which will be the background to a basement bar. The tank will be fully accessible from my...
  6. lostlowlife

    Large Build Cade 1800 S2 206G

    Quick note: Long time reader first time posting. Been out of the hobby for a few years and have been working on a build for a few months now. How it started vs how it's going. Let me know what you think? Open to all suggestions/critiques Current gear: 61" T5HO G3 Hybrid 4 lamp fixture...
  7. Bushwookie

    Hello First Post and Tank Build

    Set up my first saltwater aquarium in June 2023 and wanted to make my first post with current progress. Its a 10 gallon tank and I currently have 2 clowns, tailspot blenny and a diamond goby, along with a cleaner shrimp, emerald crab and a couple snails and hermits for inverts, as for coral I...
  8. THESTRZA

    Large Build THE STRZA’s Waterbox 220 Build !

    Hey everyone! Getting excited to start my Waterbox 220 in the coming weeks! The tank is already in place and I’ve been gathering the following equipment: Tank: Waterbox 220.6 Skimmer: Reef Octopus Regal 200 INT Lighting: 3 G5 XR15 Pros and 2 G5 XR30s with the RMS mounts Flow: 4 MP40s Return...
  9. k2-

    New 240 Gallon 8X2X2 build

    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...
  10. Kyle079

    Large Build OxCoral - Fish Room and Tank Build (120 Gallon Frag, 180 Display)

    Hello All, I have been planning a pretty big build out for the past year and a half. Things are starting to get moving and I figured it was a perfect time to start a thread here to track the progress. I currently have a RedSea Reefer 250, which has been a great little tank, but I am ready for...
  11. massymas94

    Build Thread From 29G Petco special to a 75G Glasscage

    About 3 years ago my partner went ahead and got a job at Petco as the one and only "Aquatics Specialist" in the store, despite knowing not know a single thing about fish keeping. She brought home some books they had in the back about fish keeping that I got my hands on and that I then used as an...
  12. J

    Build Thread Bringing back the 130.4

    About 3 years ago I tried my first reef set up with a 130.4 and between bad advice, health issues, and general stupidity...it failed and was converted to FW. I got the itch again a year ago and picked up a WB 25g and did it my way. The system was a complete success thus far and it has me itching...
  13. 7of9

    Nano Build 7of9’s 32g Borgcube Biocube

    Setup: 32g Biocube AIO Stock return pump Hydros x4 Controller w/ temp probe and ph probe Jebao SLW-10 wavemaker Heaters: Cobalt and HiTuang 300w Noo-psych Mini light Avast Plank Autofeeder with cannonball Approximately 30lbs of live rock Livestock: Snails (Nassarius, Margarita, and Turbo)...
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    • aio build biocube 32 led build thread cube member tank nano
    • Replies: 502
    • Forum: Nano Reefs
  14. mushroom_dude

    Build Thread squeaks_reef

    I suppose this is the best way to introduce my self to the community, my name is Eric, I've been around the forums for a couple months now here and there. Currently have a fluval 13.5 that's been running about three years now. There have been many up's and many downs with stability and corals...
  15. MikeRowe2024

    Build Thread First Tank ever 20g with 30g sump

    This is my first ever tank. Never owned fresh nor salt. It’s set up in my college apartment so size is a factor. Currently has two 3/4” drain pipes and one 3/4” return.
  16. MikeRowe2024

    Nano Build 20 gallon tank 30gallon sump DIY overflow

    Hey all, I’ve never owned a tank before, but I had a good night at the casino and was able to fulfill a dream. Here’s what I have as of now. It’s not great, but I’m proud and it was fun to build. I plan on upgrading to 50gal within the year! Let me know what you think or how I can improve...
  17. Zoa.Mania

    Nano Build My Zoanthids and SPS mixed nano system

    Hi everyone! My system turned 1 year old today (yesterday) so I thought it's a perfect time to finally write down that build thread I always wanted The system started with dry live rocks and dry crushed corals sand which I replaced after a few months with Caribesea Ocean Direct since I figured...
  18. MDAquatics

    Nano Build Another Deskmate

    I've been away from the hobby for a few years because of some military service. But im back in now! I wanted to start with something that I ALWAYS wanted to do, a tiny nano, no being called a Pico. So I settled on the the most popular tank right now. The Eshoppes Deskmate. It has been a very fun...
  19. P

    Large Build Waterbox REEF LX 330.7 build

    Plan is to upgrade my Red Sea Reefer 525XL to a Waterbox Reef LX 330.7. Both tanks are FOWLR. With all the knowledge I've learned since starting this hobby and now I get the chance to restart, I felt it was a good idea to detail this journey and share it with fellow enthusiats.
  20. k2-

    Build - new canvas - 100 G

    Hey folks - after too much neglect I finally tear down and redid the 100g tank. It’s an empty canvas and just has 2 flags and some background mushroom etc looking for ideas 1) live stock ideas Currently it’s housing a goby and red Cory wrasse , Would like it to have some really unique fish (I...
  21. silent1mezzo

    Build Thread Orchard Coral's 75 Gallon

    I guess it's time for me to create my own build thread. This will be my fourth reef tank over the last 10 years (third if you don't count one crashing and then restarting from scratch) and I've been keeping fish for almost 20 years now. I recently just purchased a used 75-gallon tank with a...
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    • 40 gallon breeder sump 75 gallon 75 gallon display build advice build thread
    • Replies: 49
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  22. Manny'sReef

    Show Your ReefDose 4 w/ Slide Out Setup Pics

    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.
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    • build advice build help build suggestions build thread red sea 525xl g2 reefdose reefdose 4 setup help
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Red Sea
  23. argiBK

    Large Build A (New) Reef Grows in Brooklyn: Cade 1500 Peninsula

    Hey Reef2Reefers, Thanks for taking a dive into my journey to upgrade and start my new build, a Cade 1500 S/2 Peninsula, A (New) Reef Grows in Brooklyn (ARGiBK). I’ll be keeping this first post as the most recent tank shot. Thursday, June 8, 2023 A couple notes about this thread: I won’t...
  24. slingfox

    Build Thread Somewhat Unique RedSea Reefer 525 G2+ Build

    After several years of hesitation I have finally decided to join the reef aquarium hobby. I blame Youtube for pulling me into this potential money pit! One night I found myself watching a video about traveling to Japan to buy high end koi fish. The koi pond videos led me to freshwater planted...
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    • build thread hydros quarantine redsea 525 refugium stocking ideas
    • Replies: 60
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  25. K2739

    AIO Build My first tank Fluval flex 32.5g

    Hi all, I'm new to the hobby and this is my first ever tank. I thought about getting a tropical setup as a trail to begin with, but decided I'd be better off going straight into the world of marine tanks. I've spent roughly a year (probably longer) researching and deciding where to start. Now...
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