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  1. Mullin22

    Office Tank Build

    Office Tank Build Red Sea 170 deluxe Generic Protein Skimmer ReefLED 90 2 clownfish 1 Flame Hawkfish 1 Tiger Pistol Shrimp Hammer Coral
  2. ZoaVerse

    Build Thread My first reef build and starting my second!

    Hello everyone! Well, after 14 years since my last aquarium (ADA Freshwater) I finally decided to start reefing! The tank is 10 weeks old post one month cycle(no lights). Innovative Marine 15 Gallon (First reef Tank) Specs: Innovative Marine 15G AIO w/stand Aqua Illumination Prime 16 HD...
  3. Danny's Aquariums

    40oz Saltwater Tank (YES, really.)

    An update on the small PNW Custom nano tank I set up about a month ago. This time I put a $1 bill next to it for size reference as some people thought I made a typo when I said it was just 40oz! Started off with very frequent water changes, now plan on doing just one 50% change every week. It...
  4. TX_REEF

    Build Thread TX’s Reef’s zoo med 50 gal lowboy

    Tank build tab updated 11/28/2023! I debated putting this in the frag tank section but I don’t know if I can resist the temptation of building it out into a lagoon or something. Current situation: -Saw a lowboy on a custom steel stand at LFS. I love shallow tanks, had to have it. -bought the...
  5. NatReef

    Waterbox pen 3620 upgrade

    Hello everyone I am thinking about to upgrade my wb pen 25 to 3620 but I don’t really know about the equipment. At this point I am thinking about - 2 Red Sea reef leds 50 because I already have one - 2 maxspec gyres f230 - absolutely no clue about the skimmer completely clueless - eheim...
  6. B

    Custom built

    HELLO EVERYONE I've been working on this one for a while now and not sure what equipment I need to make it work. For right now it's going to be FOWLR but eventually I would like to add some corals when i get more experience. I've been in the hobby for 6yrs freshwater only. Now I want to try...
    • Big Tank 95
    • Thread
    • 180 180gal aquascape build custom build first tank home made large aquarium large tank saltwater
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Do It Yourself (DIY)
  7. B

    180 gal Custom build

    HELLO EVERYONE I've been working on this one for a while now and not sure what equipment I need to make it work. For right now it's going to be FOWLR but eventually I would like to add some corals when i get more experience. I've been in the hobby for 6yrs freshwater only. Now I want to try...
  8. Marquarium

    Large Build 300g Journey

    EDIT: This original post is never updated, find new content in the comments I add and follow along my journey as I learn and grow! Hello everyone at R2R! I finally have the tank and stand to combine all my livestock and 'downsize' to one tank while also giving them the proper size home they...
  9. M

    Build Thread Nano Reef Waterbox 35.5 Build

    Hello all! Currently waiting on my Waterbox 35.2 to ship, so I am in the process of getting the remaining equipment lined up. I won't lie, I am a bit nervous about the size of the tank, as most of my previous tanks have been quite a bit larger, but I didn't feel super comfortable with having...
    • MommaGoose
    • Thread
    • build lps nano nano reef waterbox waterbox 35.2
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  10. G

    Generic Amazon Rimless Low-Iron 45?

    So, in a thread I posted a couple days ago detailing how we reefers are oppressed by landowners (lol), I was advised to start designing my setup while I wait for the opportunity to build. I started looking for a rimless 40 breeder, and I have found about zilch from anyone (which is weird because...
  11. D

    Build Thread David G's Marine Zoo (Waterbox Infinia 190.5)

    Got my waterbox 190.5 up and running now for about a month. Some minor glitches, like the middle door white color doesn't match; though WB is shipping a new one with zero questions asked. Shipping was delayed for many months, so had some corals in QT during the wait. At least the new set up will...
  12. tdog

    Build Thread Inland Biocube

    Hey all, I’m from Tennessee, hence the “inland”. I’ve recently rejoined the reefing hobby. I started with a 29G JBJ Nanocube metal halide in 2017. Now I’ve returned with a 32G LED Biocube. The difference in lighting is phenomenal. Anyways this tank was already running for 2 years when I got...
    • tdog
    • Thread
    • all in one apex biocube biocube 32 led build lps nano neptune apex a3 return sps
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  13. A

    Build Thread First Reef Tank: Waterbox 15 Peninsula

    Hello R2R! Thought I'd create a build thread for my first ever reef tank. I purchased the Waterbox 15 Peninsula AIO tank. Plan for softies and LPS, plus some fish and inverts. I've had fresh water tanks before, but always been too daunted to switch to salt water. I decided to take the leap and...
  14. S

    Build Thread StackTrayce's Red Sea Max Nano rescue (adding sand, fighting ugliness)

    In June 2023 bought an existing running complete red sea max nano system w/ a few corals and two fish from facebook marketplace. Ran a 10g nano successfully for a couple years ~2005, moved from Wisconsin to NYC, now in Connecticut and getting back into the hobby and can tell equipment has...
  15. SCH14

    Build Thread New 310 Gallon Build

    Here is the start to my 310g Planet Aquarium Mixed Reef! Thinking of doing starting a YouTube channel and sharing the journey.
    • SCH14
    • Thread
    • build large aquariums 180g - 399g new build
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  16. SCH14

    Large Build 310 Gallon Build

    Here is the start to my 310g Planet Aquarium Mixed Reef! Thinking of doing starting a YouTube channel and sharing the journey.
  17. Diastro

    Build Thread New 22 Gallon Macroalgae Tank

    And so it begins... I picked up a used Mr. Aqua 22 gallon long. Water test seemed good. It's a bit dirty so I'll need to scrape it. I'm experimenting with these lights, they're 25w smart flood lights that come with all the programming and a lower price point than any aquarium light with similar...
    • Diastro
    • Thread
    • budget build experimental macroalgae
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  18. 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...
  19. Narideth

    Nano Build Pico Pico: The 3 gallon experiment

    SO. Some of you may know from previous posts and comments that I have a desktop freshwater betta tank that housed a betta, shrimp and plants. It was a gift to myself when I started working from home, and it's been a lovely little tank. I've had it for threeish years now, and have done a few...
  20. dennislagoon

    Build Thread Lagoon UNS 90L build

    Hey everyone, This is my first build thread and hope it's going to be a fun one! I have been in freshwater aquascaping for quite some years before, but went all-in on reefing for over a year now and I'm quite passionate about it. Currently I own a Reefer 170 including a sump and Apex...
  21. J

    Aquarium hobby took a salty turn…

    So, after well over a decade of keeping planted freshwater tanks, I decided to finally take the plunge and see what all the fuss is about over on the saltwater side. I’m currently running freshwater 125g, 75g, 55g, 50g, 3x 20g long and several 10g tanks. A few months ago, I started a 20g Long...
  22. saltypepper

    AIO Build Salty Pepper IM SR 120 Build

    Current Status: After 10 years out of the hobby it’s time to jump back in. Ordered a IM SR 120 in late April to start a reef tank. Have a few months to slowly accumulate items and figure out what I would like for corals, Aquascaping, and fish while the build the tank.
  23. W

    Dino's Question

    So I am starting up a new 22 gallon tank and planning on bringing my clowns and inverts over from my Fluval 13.5. Problem is the 13.5 has been showing signs of slight dinos from a rock that I had recently added to the tank after buying some anemones. I would love to move the anemones to the new...
  24. W

    Aiptasia recovery

    Introduced a frag with aiptasia and resulted in this…. A year after recovery - Never give up if you love the hobby
  25. Budman93

    Build Thread Budman’s 40g Innovative Marine Build!

    Hello everyone! Ive been reefing since i was 14 years old. 15 years later i think im ready to fully embrace what ive learned and i feel like i now have a grasp on the hobby. My last build 6 years ago was going well until dinos took off and then we proceeded to lose power for 4 days from a...
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