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I'm building my first reef tank after spending years on the freshwater side. I was able to score a 90 gallon tank and stand, but the tank looks like it was an AIO so I'm working around what is already in the tank, and trying to use it for its new purpose. I'll post the pics that detail where I...

Hi folks! I picked up two old AI Hydra 1st Gen recently for cheap because Royal Blue channel doesnt work, so I decided to find out if I could repair it. After several tests, find that the problem is the burned out LED, so I have to replace them. I will need some XT-E Royal Blue LEDs, where...

Hello, I am looking to build a stand for my 180 gallon tank, with two corner overflows, does anyone have any schematics for one without center braces. Thanks!

I have a friend looking to give his old Aquacontroller 3 to someone who is getting into the hobby. He can not find or been able to buy the power cable. I can make him one, but I do not know all the specs. I know it is a mono stereo plug, but does anyone have one who can get the details off the...

I need help with my screen mesh build. I built one a few years ago with metal framing and it has done great, but it just sits on top of my rimless tank. When I added a new Radion with the arm it doesn't fit. I decided to start a new build. The problem is my return box is in the corner and it's...

Hello R2R friends! I want to start a new project where we share DIY projects with the community. To get started, I'd love to know what kind of DIY projects you are interested in seeing! We have one project we're ready to get started on... ;)

Hey #reefsquad!! I've been wanting to add a small refugium to my 32 gallon cube and I love some of your display refugiums. It got me thinking about setting up a little one next to my aquarium. I was thinking maybe a large vase or glass container with a light that can sit next to my cube. I was...

Hi All, I'm newer to the idea of running an Algae Scrubber. I've always used other methods for my tanks, but the idea of an algae scrubber interests me. I've read a lot about them recently and see that the waterfall style is the most popular currently, followed by the UAS (Upflow Algae...

I'm working with @James Emory (I believe) to pick out a custom arrangement of LEDs for two of their Orphek )R 120 light bars. I'm looking for something around the 25K look, the light bars will be over my frag tank and the health of the corals is very important. Each light bar has 36 - 3 watt...

This is some of my little diy project (not the tank) . Waiting for the tank, it is a UNS tank 68G 22x36x22. Everything will be up in October. First time build so the stand does not look so nice :)

First of all - this is a low cost budget build - the Fluval Profile 1000 was used previously as a freshwater tank with discus. Instead of buying a new tank, I will re-use my custom stand and adapt it for the Fluval Profile 1000. Other than the tank and spare parts from Fluval - this is all DIY...

Hello, my name is Wally. Don't know how to start this Build Thread, since I have so much to share. I'll do an intro, and see what folks are Interested in, and Expand, Elaborate, from there. I've been enjoying the Reef Hobby for the last 20+ years. Started simple and kept going. I'm an...

Hello! I'm upgrading from a small nano tank to....well...a slightly larger nano tank! I'm building my stand based on the "rocket engineer" stand design. The footprint is going to be 31.5"x13.5". How tall can I go (safely) with my stand? I was thinking 36" at first, but now I'm leaning more...

It's ironic that the first time I actually make a thread about my own system it would be something tiny. A lot of you know that I'm a saltwater aquarist at a public aquarium, so I work on systems like this 5k gallon reef I also have my personal 150g and 250g coral propagation flat (flat is...

Hello, I have a had a couple builds on here before, but they were cut short due to life circumstances. I am taking my time on this build and I know it is still a ways away from being filled with water, simply because of the gear I want is pricey and I am willing to wait for it. This is the...

#DIYWizards #Reefsquad How to go about the internal corners for a screen shown in RED. Here is my pic. I need input on the red corners. Where to get them or how did you all do this kind of screen.

I have a 1" return line that reduces to 3/4" as it enters the tank. I would like to design a manifold to connect into this 1" return line so I can use my return pump to feed the manifold. I'm thinking of using a UV sterilizer on this manifold, plus habe rim for other items as my tank...

Of course all great ideas start with some sort of problem. Hence my problem: mixing salt in a non permanent situation or area. My garage has no accessible plumbing since the water heater and washing machine are inside the house. I’ve seen other mobile carts done for salt water mixing and made...

I simply took my diy 6' sump and where the water enters the sump and upflows over a wall into my floss etc and before, skimmer, bio pellet reactor, CA reactor and 2 refugiums I installed a sanded mesh sheet that hangs down and lays across the floss sheet, with a chaetomax light on opposite...

Hey everyone! There has been a lot of talk these days about the options of automated Alkalinity monitors. The benefits of these is easily seen but the price tag, other required controllers, and honestly the looks of some of the options out there have me reluctant to invest quite yet. So I got...

Hello all, I set up my first reef tank when I was 14, since then, I have upgraded from a 29 to a 55, and finally to a 90. However, as a college student, I needed a mobile system. After leaving my home 90 in the responsible care of my parents, I have struggled to find an adequate new system. I...

I was wondering if any one would be able to help me figure out how to hook up a list of parts to a 6 stage rodi unit. i will list all the parts i want on this system. currently running: Prefilter to Booster pump, to 5 micron sediment, to 5 micron carbon, to 1 micron carbon, through aso to ro...

Hello R2R family! I will be working on my 150 triton tank in the next few weeks (I will be doing a mission trip in Nepal so the build will be placed on hold for a few weeks) Prior to the build tread, I have a question and I’m looking for some feedback.. I currently purchased a dual overflow...

Hello all, I have a beloved 90-gallon reef aquarium at home in Connecticut. However, as a college student, I am not able to transport my 90-gallon reef back and forth from college to home. To satisfy my urge to reef, I purchased an IM Nuvo 20, I like the tank, however, it is just too small...

Let me know what you think! Happy Reefing!