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  1. Astromatix

    Build Thread 29g w/ 20g sump mixed reef tank | The journey begins...

    Hi fellow reefers! I'm new here and thought I'd get a builder thread going to track and share my journey through this hobby. I had a 55G FOWLR about 14 years ago, and wow, have things ever changed! Now that we are all spending so much more time at home I got re-inspired to start up this...
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    • 29g diy mixed reef nano new build nsa sump baffle kit
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  2. mylertitchell

    Build Thread Bumblebee Reef - 75G/30G (36Lx20Wx24H)

    Bumblebee Reef 75g display tank 30g sump/refugium 85g NET Contents 1-5: The Build 6-8: Getting Wet 9: The Merger 10: Tang Gang 11-13: Year One Journey 14: Year Two Journey 15: Year Three Journey (inc. total wipeout) 16++: Year Four & Five Journey Latest - Apr 25 TLDR Minimal Aqua-forest...
  3. C

    Changing from having a maintenance company to DIY

    Hi! I currently have 3 tanks - a 250g reef tank, a 50g ish fish only tank, and a 40g ish decommissioned jelly tank. The fish only tank is at my home and the other two are at my office. They all have been and currently are being maintained by a company since I've had them (about 4 years)...
  4. David Haldane

    Oregon Aquarium Controller Atlas Scientific Temperature and pH Probes

    Atlas Scientific Temperature and pH (double junction) probes with EZO pH and Temperature circuits. pH circuit has an isolated carrier board, temperature circuit does not. Comes with pH calibration solution. Arduino and Raspberry Pi ready. Can do pick-up in Portland area or ship for $10. P
  5. ariellemermaid

    Carpet Surfing Blenny Despite Mesh Cover

    Just wanted to report that after many months we had a beautiful bicolor blenny carpet surf despite a DIY mesh cover. We left a 3” gap at the back for HOB gear and maybe a 1” gap max at the front and yet, somehow, he managed to jump out. Conditions were good, he seemed content nipping at the...
  6. T

    Threaded steel pipe stand

    I’m looking for advise on a stand for my 200 gallon (60 x 30) peninsula tank build. I’m looking for a decorative open stand. All plumbing, sump, reactors, etc will be located through the wall in the garage. Only the tank will sitting on the stand, nothing planned for underneath. My wife...
  7. JCSReefing

    Build Thread JCS Reefing 150 Gallon SC Aquariums Build Thread

    I am starting a new build and figured this time I would try and do it on here as well as my youtube channel, JCS Reefing. The tank I ordered is roughly 150g 72x22x22 15mm Euro braced Peninsula SC Aquariums tank. I went with this company simply because I currently run a tank by this company and...
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    • #ecotechmarine aquarium & equipments build thread diy ecotech marine jcs reefing reef reef tank build saltwater aquarium sc aquariums
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  8. DSmithZ28

    SB Reef Light Pro 32 Timer Diode Swap

    I was wondering if anyone has changed out diodes in the SB Reef Pro 32 Timer model? I had two of them lose a significant amount of par compared to the 2 new ones I have so I had to buy more drivers. While I’m changing those out I was thinking about changing out some white lights to UV and Blue...
  9. ridgeburyreefer

    Overflow plumbing- did I do it ok?

    This is a 90 gallon corner flo I’ve never done plumbing and I’ve never had a salt tank, I’m tanking this slowwwwly to save money and headache: I have plastic hose clamps coming to replace the metal ASAP, most of this isn’t glued-just pieces that won’t need to be changed. Before I continue, do...
  10. C

    HOB protein skimmer glass lid problem

    I have a HOB protein skimmer for my 29 gallon nano tank that I would like to install but the problem is I have a glass lid to help with condensation and need ideas on how to make it fit. This tank is getting close to finishing its cycle and I will be adding livestock soon. I have a glass lid...
  11. Mason Michalski

    Looking for improvements to my 1st Commerc. Sump, PlasmaSumps P-150

    Hey guys, I just finished up my two month long build process, from 2D Design, 3D design, sourcing Acrylic during an Acrylic shortage, sourcing a reliable CNC shop for my product, and designing a logo. I've designed and built everything myself, and wanted to share with you guys my finished...
  12. mclovings

    Nano Build Gunnar’s IM 25 Reef

    Introduction: Hi and thanks for checking out this thread. I just joined reef2reef and this is my first post. I got into reefing while serving in the military in San Diego California from 2013-2017. I moved back home to Washington state and have always wanted to get back into the hobby. We have...
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    • awc diy im25 innovative marine innovative marine 25 lagoon nano nuvo reef
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Nano Reefs
  13. Rogued_Reefer

    Robo-Tank Reef Pi Based DIY Controller Build Thread

    Hey There Reefers!! I’m making this thread with multiple purposes. The first purpose of this thread is for me to document the evolution of my diy controller, the second purpose is to bring awareness to all the fellow DIYers out there about this awesome product, and third because I think...
  14. Salahunreal

    Calling sump DIYer- Help with sump baffle height

    I would really appreciate all feedback. Finally I have started assembling my tank and now working with sump phase. It has been on hold for three years since priories changed with new born back then and I have been stuck few days with how to setup the baffles in the sump to have silent water flow...
  15. zenistler

    Large Build Acrylic 180g DIY

    Hello All! New to Reef2Reef. I currently have a 35 gallon set up but just got an acrylic 150 gallon that is 30"Hx24"Wx48"L. Will DIY my own 30 gallon sump and stand. Will be posting updates as I polish my acrylic and get it all set up. I am curious how you all would aquascape and what size...
  16. JB33t

    Nano Build 25g SPS

    Start of my first full SPS aquarium located bedside My first experience with wood work doing my own stand for the still needs covers I plan on just painting some high end plywood adding trimming and holding it on with magnets. My sump won’t be fitting under my stand (bad craftsmanship on my...
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    • diy nano nano 25 sps tank
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Nano Reefs
  17. A

    Pump not pushing water

    I just went to restart my tank after a few years out of the hobby and my protein skimmer pump isn’t pushing water. It’s an AQ 2000s. It hums but won’t actually push any water. Anyone got any ideas on if I can fix it or am I just better off buying a new one.
  18. Moonlight for a Neptune Apex controlled Aquarium

    Moonlight for a Neptune Apex controlled Aquarium

    A word of warning This is a pretty advanced DIY. You will need basic soldering skills, and reasonably good computer skills to pull this off. You also probably have to have built your own DIY LED's to make use of this. This is by no means plug and play. But if you are up to the challenge, by...
  19. Odysseys_Reef

    Wyze Cam V2 Tank Mount

    Hello All! I spent a little bit of time trying to find a Wyze Cam mount that would work for an aquarium but no dice. After a bit of engineering I came up with this design. This mount hangs on the lip of any rimless aquarium and allows your camera to be flush to the glass without causing an...
  20. D

    Brine Shrimp Refugium

    I've started hatching brine shrimp and thinking of ways I could make a sustainable tank for them but have it be under my tank in the stand above the sump. Then I thought, what if I had it become part of the system. My sump came with an ATO tank that sits on top of the sump but I use an external...
  21. R

    Running waterchange plumbing under house...

    Hello DIY team! I'm planning out how to plumb a few things for my new tank. I'm going to run the plumbing either through the floor into the crawl space, or through the wall down into the crawl space. I'm considering options and was interested in opinions on the way to proceed. Automatic...
  22. N

    Lets see your homemade stands

    Going through my phones gallery, I noticed that I have built quite a few stands :D Thought it would be nice to see what other people have been building lately for some future project inspiration! Here's a few I've completed (most of them for others) Show us what you've built! A Maple 35 Gal...
  23. Leon Gorani

    DIY refugium suggestions for my Red Sea 170?

    So I bought a new Red Sea reefer 170 a few months ago and I haven’t set it up yet. I am trying to decide on how to create a refugium in my sump and what set up I should go with. I have a piece of glass that I had cut to add into the sump to separate it. I just need some help to figure out which...
  24. J

    Build Thread A 40b upgrade project

    I’m finally upgrading my Innovative Marine 14 gallon peninsula. It’s been running for 3 years, so planning to break it down is a bit bittersweet. But, it’s time. We’re moving on up to a 40 breeder with a 20 long sump! And a whole lot of diy. So far, I have built the stand, installed the Fiji...
  25. todarrell

    Build Thread The Ultimate BioCube Build

    Below is the story of how this build evolved into my dream tank and became the ultimate BioCube build. I’ve always been attracted to nano’s. Historically, I have moved every 2-5 years so the thought of moving a large setup discouraged me from ever going big. I purchased the BioCube 29 gallon...
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    • bashsea bio cube cabinet custom diy drilled radion g5
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Member Tanks
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