ideas

Hi reefers, I was hoping to get some opinions/tips and what fish I should get and how to keep one. (Although I’ve done hours and hours of research on my own for each of these.) So far my top choices are: Peacock mantis shrimp (top choice always wanted one) Mudskipper Largemouth bass (I know...

I need more document ideas! I recently made and finished the Nano aquarium fish compatibility guide (really Nano aquarium stocking guide) https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/announcing-nano-aquarium-fish-compatibility-document.958538/ And now I need some new ideas as I enjoyed making that very...

Hello, I plan to upgrade my nano tank. But I plan to do a DIY setup. I’m wondering what rimless tanks you all suggest (55 Gallon - 75 Gallon). I plan to build myself a custom stand. But I am in need of tank suggestions. If any of you have any ideas please let me know. I have never bought a...

Remember sugar cubes at coffee and tea time? Why not have the same for salt at mix time? I used to enjoy easily knowing how much sugar I added from a common item at any table, anywhere and it was easy to do, tastes satisfied immediately. As I was putting my auto water change, fill and flush...

I’m starting to plan my 180 predator tank and am looking for some cohabitation advice. My list right now is: - 2 sapphire damsels - blue tang - purple tang - chocolate tang - 2 line monocle bream - banana spine check - snowflake eel - banded moray - ghost ribbion eel - any kind or stingray...

Hey guys so let me give the quick run down, Ive recently become fascinated with mantis shrimp but I do lack the space for any large mantis shrimp so my lfs said they could either get me in lime mantis shrimp or purple spot mantis shrimp, and so to accommodate this I’m setting up a 5.5 gallon...

Hey guys, a lot of you guys helped me when my fish were infected with ICH and gave me all sorts of ideas and tips on what to do. So here’s an update and if you guys have any other suggestions, ideas, tips Id love to hear it. So my fish with ICH have been quarantined with Copper and in the QT for...

I am currently looking for ideas and suggestions for my 150g aggressive tank. I so far have: Clown tang Hybrid PB + GR tang Sailfin Dwarf Lion Leaf Scorpion Humu humu Snowflake eel Ghost eel

Hey everyone so I went to my LFS today (not a good experience) & the owner said all tanks have pests, you can’t do anything about it, then showed me all the aiptasia & vermited snails in his tanks. He has no guarantee on any fish/coral/living things, per the sign he pointed out, but a YouTube...

I haven’t been able to pic a favorite and stick with it. So these are some of my favorites. What do y’all think? I got a 150 gallon and am looking to get 35-50 clowns depending on size…(lightnings will be less) but what do you think?!

Hello Everyone! I am looking at building a frame for my 125gal tank. I am looking for ideas on the best way to design the front of the tank for accessibility and function. My current plan is to have a metal base frame then adding wood around it for looks and function. Tell me you ideas or what...

I’m thomas, I’m 25 & I’ve been keeping freshwater for years. (Live, all natural tanks for schooling fish to cichlids) Decided to start my adventure with a 5 gallon pico. So far, all is going smooth in the establishing phase. I’ve got 2 hermits, and a small baby emerald who I noticed was having...

I need help with ideas for my 36 gallon saltwater tank. I currently have a watchman goby and a lawnmower blenny. Both are super peaceful. I definitely would like to add a pair of clown fish, I'm not sure if I can add much more then that. However if I can, I would love some ideas.

Hello all. I was debating what lights would be good for a 40 x 23 x 23 tank that only houses softies and LPS, I don’t plan to go SPS in this tank. 1x Radion Xr30 G5 2x Radion Xr15 G5 or ??? I would love to hear the reef2reef opinion on how to light this tank. ‘thanks in advance to all.

We are very new to the saltwater tank hobby and with every coral we bought tried to educate ourselves on placements for them. We would love opinions on whether they are placed ok or not. So please do not hesitate to criticize, it's the only way we will learn.

We are very new to the saltwater tank hobby and with every coral we bought tried to educate ourselves on placements for them. We would love opinions on whether they are placed ok or not. So please do not hesitate to criticize, it's the only way we will learn.

I just got my new 92g corner tank almost ready to go. All thats next is adding water. I am wanting to have a softie and lps filled tank. One major dilemma, the lighting. Its 18 inches deep, the straight side are about 34 inches and its bow front. I cant figure out what kind of light I need. I...

Hey guys, my lfs gets a pretty large shipment on Tuesday and I'm gonna do a bit of shopping on Wednesday. I don't have a very vast knowledge of corals and was wondering what you guys think I should add next. The tank is a 40B with currently a Cauliflower Colt, Toadstool, 5 headed Duncan, and a...

Hello, I got this clownfish last Sunday. My lfs already had him in step 1 and 2 medication ( the green and blue one). Also when I got him I did a FW dip and he had no flukes. He is in copper for the last 9 days ( @2.0ppm - Copper Power). He had some white spots the second day and after that he...

A little back story I just moved, and placed my clown pair in a 5 gallon tank I had already setup at the new place long before the move just a holding tank until I got the main tank setup (I wanted/needed to finally paint the back of the tank and took this opportunity). The clowns were only in...

so my house has a large space built under my garage. Acts like a shed. Doesnt get real hot or cold in there. So I am thinking about building a rodi water system in their on the wall adjacent to the house. My question is Structurally will it be ok to drill 1" hole through the concrete to get a...

Hello, I've recently obtained a 50 gallon aquarium from a friend. So I was wondering if you guys could help me settle on some new equipment I plan on also getting new fish except that I own a pair of clown fish and a firefish. Maybe you could help find something else to stock either inverts or...

I have a 20 gallon long currently with one clownfish. I plan to get another clown, a firefish, and watchman goby. I put this into a stocking calculator and I have room for one more fish. What are some suggestions? Also, can I add some invertebrates along with that? A serpent sea star or shrimp?

How come I test calcium using API and get 390 and then when i tested calcium with Hanna Tester it says 550? I’ve read the manual a million times and watched videos on how to use the Hannah tester so I’m confident I’m using it correctly. Any help/ideas?

Hey everyone! So we bought this beautiful blastomussa yesterday & the lady said it was a newer kind of blasto that stays much smaller (im new with corals) & I know it’s not an Acanlord :/ Can you pls help me identify this? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!