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  1. Reefscape20g

    Build Thread Waterbox cube 20 - Chapter 1 (ReefScape20g)

    Hello there! I'm Daan, and this is going to be my first reef build journal here. I've been in the freshwater hobby for over 15 years and recently decided to make the jump to saltwater. Freshwater and aquascaping has always my main hobby and passion. Countless planted tanks have been setup and...
  2. todarrell

    Biocube Modification

    Greetings, I’m new to R2R and wanted to share my recently finished Biocube 29 project. I’ve been modifying this tank for the past ten years. This is version 5.0 and it features: -Drilled Fiji Overflow -Laser cut black Starboard bottom -Radion 30 Gen 5 pro -Bashsea Sump and 10g ATO reservoir...
  3. Meara

    Aqua lifter pump

    Hello I ordered a Aqua lifter pump to add to my overflow, and I just found out that it won’t be coming. I picked this pump because it was the only one that I have heard of being used the way I am trying to. I’m planning on using it to remove the air bubbles from my overflow and keep the siphon...
  4. FangsAndGames

    Uncured live rock in sump or in tank?

    Hey all I gotta question to run past y’all. So I’m in the process of putting together a shopping list for a tank. I’ve made up my mind on adding a sump (a 10 gallon aquarium). I also want to run a predominately (or completely) biological/refugium filtration setup. However, I now have a decision...
  5. Shadows Reef

    COR 20 BATTERY BACK UP

    Has anyone successfully set up a COR20 with a battery back up? I've seen people talking about the icecap battery backup V2 with it's 24v output and transfer switch as a viable option to bad it's not around anymore. but id imagine this could easily be done with two 12v batteries hooked up in...
  6. F

    Build Thread DSA 120

    So after 4 years of watching every YouTube video and reading every book I could find, I finally pulled the trigger and got a tank. It’s a a Deep Sea Aquatics 120gal. It’s 60”x20”x20”. Considering the tank is kind of divided by the center overflow, is it possible to create 2 different flow...
  7. N

    Build Thread Drilled 7g aquatop nano sky diy foam wall

    Hey everyone! I'm new around here, but not to saltwater. Ive had a few nano tanks in the past but unfortunately I didn't document them. Oh well they weren't much to look at anyway. My goal with this tank is a somewhat low tech, peaceful mixed reef with a few fish and inverts. To start off I...
  8. MarshallB

    Anyone DIY a no water change substrate vac?

    Since I have automatic water changes set up, the water it takes to vaccum out the sand seems like such a waste. Plus I have to make sure I have enough mixed salt water ready to replace what im going to suck up. If I don't then I have to wait 24 hours. Simply put, it's a hassle. Seems like a no...
  9. Reefing_Engineer

    Mesh top for Half moon

    So I have a 10g half moon tank and it came with a lid, it was a used tank so I just made do and thought it was good enough. However today one of my clownfish decided to abandon ship and squeeze out through a small opening in the lid so I want to invest in a mesh top since I’ve lost 3 clowns now...
  10. 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.
  11. Chayo

    Where can I find glass replacement tops!?

    Looking for glass lids, the tank does not have a center brace, can’t seem to find fitting lids for 71 in L X 17 in W Finding only lids for tanks with center brace. I have searched for a set of 3 pieces but no luck. As the ones I have currently are a set of 3. Consisting of 2 panels for each...
  12. H

    DIY CO2 Meter

    Hey Guys, I am working on a project that can measure how much dissolved co2 is in my aquarium. I have overcome a few of the major obstacles, but I have hit a bit of a wall. Has anyone done this? I am using henry's law to figure it out, if that means anything to anyone here. My current problem...
  13. Jay Hemdal

    Aquarium Inventions - the Ultimate DIY

    Aquarium Inventions @Jay Hemdal C.2006 This article discusses aquarium inventions, a bit of history and future thoughts. It is offered just as a way to get DIYers thinking about expanding on their ideas. Includes an interview with John Kuhns, the person who invented Novaqua and Amquel. A...
  14. Mason Michalski

    CUSTOM Sump with Fluorescent Rim, possible commercial production

    I have been working on what originally was a 40 gallon breeder sump conversion for the last 2 months or so, and I am looking for constructive feedback. In the works is an entire sump build customizable in design and color (I have Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow, Red, and Purple) This current one for...
  15. Mason Michalski

    Build Thread CUSTOM Acrylic Fluorescent Sump, and the 150 Gallon build

    I have been working on this 40 gallon breeder sump conversion for the last week or so, and I am looking for constructive feedback. In the works is piping, along with a fluorescent dowel plan to make the sump baffles glow once a UV led strip is installed in cabinet! Going Orange Section 40 with...
    • Mason Michalski
    • Thread
    • apex build build quality build series deep dimension diy fluorescent schedule 40 sump sump baffle kit
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  16. MarshallB

    QT tank stand made out of fence pickets

    I bought a 29 gallon tank a few months back for a QT tank. I had it up for awhile on a bare bones 2x4 frame. It only took a week or two to decide I need shelving to hold the tank stuff in. However, during this time I had to replace half my fence and I had about a dozen left over cedar pickets...
  17. Neil Fox

    Different take on a CO2 scrubber for your tank.

    So I have been reading about CO2 scrubbers and since I use them in the course of my work, I thought I would make a few improvements on the current design and document them here. This time of year, people are indoors more and this can have an adverse affect on our water quality. An increase in...
  18. Bassmaster116

    Custom LED bars? DIY GURU NEEDED!

    So my issue is i am running MH’s i want to add some more blue and pop, the second part of my issue is i want to run 3 light bars or 1 larger light bar on each side (48” in length). The only issue i have is it seems every manufacturer requires a inverter per light bar, is their a way to...
    • Bassmaster116
    • Thread
    • acro colony acropora acropora colony custom diy light light bar light controller light fixture
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Aquarium Lighting
  19. MadeForThat

    AIO Build Overflow to add sump to innovative marine nuvo fusion tank!

    Hi Guys, new to R2R, but a long time lurker. I have been using this overflow for about 2 years now with no trouble, so I figured it was time to show it off! It will overflow about 2-300gph to my sump, and will automatically start and stop when the water level rises above the baffle just before...
  20. igorlab

    DIY KH station, automatic precsision KH-titrator

    Hi to all, All of us know the importance of maintaining the stability of water parameters for the SPS reef tank. Mankind is lazy, it is also known :). So, to break the vicious circle I decided to make a poor man titrator and peristaltic dispenser to regulate the solution B added volume and keep...
  21. H

    Ph Probe

    Hey everyone, I am working on a diy ph-prob for a reef-pi unit. According to the online guide I need a barrel adaptor and some kind of ph-circuit. By the looks of it, this has both built in, but I have never made one of these before. Can someone tell me if this will connect to my Raspberry-pi...
  22. T

    Thicknesses of seal on 100gal reseal job?

    So I just completed my first/second reseal job on a 55 gal future sump tank. The first time I did it I attempted the finger method to smooth the seal and it looked terrible. I restripped, retapped, and resealed using a caulking tool on the 10 side (I suppose 10mm?). I’m on day 4 of leak test. so...
  23. HanKami

    Build Thread My 35 Gal Rimless Cube

    Whats Up Reefers, I Decided To Start A Thread To Record My Progress On My New Journey. In The Past I've Had Many Different Size Tanks From A 33 Long Up To 120 Gal. Do to Relocating And 1 Year Off From The Hobby I Finally Decided To Start Fresh Once Again. As You Will See, I Might Do...
  24. Nate Chalk

    72Lx30Wx18H 170 gallon rimless DIY

    Hey all, Planning a 170 gallon rimless peninsula build. An upgrade from my 90 gallon aqueon. Ordering glass soon, I've used some calculators available online but looking for more advice before ordering. With dimensions at 72Lx30Wx18H I am planning 1/2 glass. Which gives me a safety...
    • Nate Chalk
    • Thread
    • 150 gallon tank build build help build series diy glass drilling large aquariums 180g - 399g new build peninsula rimless aquarium
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Do It Yourself (DIY)
  25. M

    Hydra 64hd mounting

    Hello all! A customer of mine is building a tank into a wall. I ordered him 2 hydra 64hds but they are out of mounting kits and im horrible with coming up with diy set ups. I can however follow instructions very well. Can you guys please bounce some ideas off of me for mounting set ups? Water...
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