nano build

  1. FitCoral09

    Nano Build IM 25g Lagoon Build - The Road Goes Ever On and On...

    Hey everyone! Been in the hobby since 2010 and had a lot of tanks, but life has it now where I want to do a nano. I've had a lot of success with Innovative Marine AIOs in the past and I've been eyeing this 25g lagoon for a while now. After spending a couple month fighting off the pull to go...
    • FitCoral09
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    • build thread innovate marine innovative marine 25 nano build virginia
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Nano Reefs
  2. F

    Build Thread 24 Gallon JBJ Nano- First Tank

    Hi all from fabulous Las Vegas, Today marks day one of this adventure I had began thinking about 15 years ago when I saw my first reef tank as a young teenager. A couple weeks ago my 2 boys (4 and 2) were obsessed with my BIL's Gecko, so I decided to surprise them with a reef tank while they...
    • fishsocks
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    • jbj 24 las vegas nano 24 nano build new tank
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  3. B

    Fluval Evo 13.5 or Innovative Marine

    Hey everyone! Just want peoples opinion and input on my future tank build. I have debating between these two tanks for a couple weeks now and have no idea which one I should go with. I just took down an Innovative Marine 25 Lagoon due to me moving, and I can’t say enough good things about their...
  4. voelter76

    Nano Build Nano Goni Garden

    I finally set this up today!!! Red Sea 18.5 gallon desktop that will be dedicated to a small number of Goinpora! I’ve been planning it for a while. I’m also planning 2 or 3 small fish if anyone has suggestions?!?! Note that I placed a few of my beloved mineral specimens next to it. Too many...
  5. T

    Nano Build Tiny Cube of Fun Biocube Jr. 14 Gallon

    Just starting a Biocube Jr. 14 Gallon. For now I have a few pictures of the tank just out of the box. It was a XMAS day present, which I can happily use for my saltwater enjoyment. This setup has one big hinge in the back and one in the front. Here are pictures of the lid, LEDs, and included...
  6. chunkeylover59

    Build Thread 28 Gal Reef tank; First Tank

    Hello everyone! I'm pretty new to the hobby and started building my first tank about a year ago. I've been taking very slow steps forward in the hopes that I wont mess anything up :grimacing-face:, but nevertheless here is my current tank set up. It's a far cry from most of the other systems...
  7. 47aquatics

    Nano Build New 10 Gallon Fusion Nuvo Frag System with Reinforced IKEA Stand , prime 16 , ato , skimmer + scrubber + UV (mostly for PH) frag racks inbound

    Just wanted to post this for those who may be looking to do a similar thing , I am currently starting a nuvo 10 frag tank which will be able to hold about 140-160 frags and going to tie into main apex / trident from im nuvo 40 across the room for monitoring Just wanted to stress this IKEA...
    • 47aquatics
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    • #aiprime #buildthread #innovativemarine #nuvo 10 #stand frag tank nano build nano tank nuvo pico build
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Nano Reefs
  8. MDAquatics

    Build Thread My Nano Monster

    Innovative Marine Nuvo Fusion 15 System: 15 Gallons Launched 7/20/24 ATO: Prism Mixed Reef: Soft, LPS, small SPS Corals: 10 mixed Fish: 2 - Nearly naked Clownfish (George), Twin Spot Goby (Also George) Cleanup Crew: 8 Blue Leg Hermits, 2 Tongan Nassarius, 4 Trochus, 3 Nerites, 5 Florida Ceriths...
  9. GothFishKeeper

    Is my skimmer actually working?

    I currently have my eshopps nano skimmer in the left rear corner of my fluval evo 13.5g, and in the past it has been collecting gunk but I haven’t had to clean it out for a while now. I’m wondering if it is actually picking anything up now that I have a wavemaker flowing towards the opposite end...
    • GothFishKeeper
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    • evo 13.5 filtration advice filtration help flow direction fluval 13.5 evo help nano nano build nano skimmer skimmer
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Reef Aquarium Discussion
  10. D

    Fluval Evo 13.5 Build with spinning chaeto reactor/refugium

    Hello everyone, I am a long time lurker here but I finally have something that might be worth sharing! I have had a Fluval Evo 13.5 AIO tank for about 2 years now and I ended up with a second one so I am starting a new build (which I will also retrofit to my other tank if it works well)...
  11. Keko21

    The Winter Reef

    Once again a very huge thank you to @Rubymoon286 for this amazing Secret Santa gift!! Obviously didnt take me long to rip the wrapping paper of and get started! Behold the beginning of The Winter Reef! My first venture into a nano tank :) - Deskmate Classic 5g - using the included pump for...
  12. Macbalacano

    Build Thread Reef Showcase 15 Gallon Nano - Waterbox Peninsula All in One (AIO) - Skip Cycle - Mixed Reef

    Note: This first post is constantly updated. The last update was on Oct 27, 2024 Current Tank Picture - As of Oct 27, 2024 Current Equipment List Aquarium: Waterbox 15 Peninsula AIO Lights: AI Prime 16 HD with Arm Return Pump: Jebao DCS 1200 DC Pump Screen Lid: Waterbox Heater: Aquatop 100w...
  13. H2Orchard

    Nano Build My build

    I’ve been in the hobby for about 3 years now. Just started over on a new tank. Here it is! It’s a nano.
  14. justslothy

    Nano Build Slothy's Evo 13.5 Mixed Reef Build

    Hey all! I've never posted a build thread but always wanted to. Been deep in and out of the freshwater hobby my whole life and have dabbled in keeping a FOWLR system in the past, but I'm ready to graduate on to the world of reefing. I decided I'd go with something small that can easily be moved...
    • justslothy
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    • fluval evo 13.5 mixed reef nano build
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Nano Reefs
  15. J

    Starting over - IM 20 NUVO Fusion Pro Build

    reposted on nano build section
  16. Reef_haus

    Build Thread Waterbox 20 Build & Progress (Month 3)

    I've been reefing for around 7 years now, starting in the hobby when I was 17. My first reef was a fluval m60 which ended up being still one of my best tanks to date. This tank was upgraded to a red sea 170 which was also a success. I ended up taking some time out the hobby due to university...
    • Reef_haus
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    • aio build cube build nano build waterbox20
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  17. M

    Nano Build Oceanic Bio Cube Build

    Hello everyone, I've been out of the hobby for about 6 years but i had been quite active in the hobby prior to that dating back to 2002. I had 3 tanks in the past, a 85 gallon half hex, 29 biocube, and 20 gallon standard tank. My kids are now at the age where they have taken a real interest in...
    • mcgster
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    • build thread cube nano build
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Nano Reefs
  18. R

    Build Thread Reffetsevla's two sided Mixed reef, IM 20g Fusion Pro

    First tank in several years (First ever was in 2007), I made the cardinal sin of choosing a smaller tank, and I have already started planning the upgrade, should be about September when I start piecing that together, will be a 75g Innovative Marine INT. For now, the IM 20g Fusion Pro (first gen)...
  19. wonderphil-reef

    Help with Micro Tank build

    Hi all, I built a little acrylic tank as a proof of concept to see how it would go and it was good, so I wanted to use it to make a "Micro/Nano reef", the tank is 30cm*30cm*50cm (W*L*H). Was thinking I would have a cm or so of sand than some small rock and not sure if I would have a fish or...
  20. C

    El WaterBox 25 Peninsula

    I’ve been saving up, studying, and working hard to save up $$ -I put some money aside for either a 90 gal discus tank or end my SW hiatus... Finally hit arange where I can acquire a somewhat decent nano aquarium. Going bare-bottom w/ dry rock with only 1-2 fish (NO CLOWNFISH since I refuse to...
  21. mcgullen

    Nano Build Clownfish rescue mission

    Hi reefers! I am using this build thread to document my journey to rescue two baby clownfish and to seek help along the way. The Mission: Nurse 2 clownfish babies back to health. See background: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/rescuring-2-baby-clownfish.900102/ TDR: They came from a...
  22. Jwink

    My first reef

    Here's my build thread. I'll try and start from the beginning when I started before ending up with the 20gallon AIO I have now. May take me a few days to find pics and get them posted. Here's how it started: A Fluval Chi 5g (was freshwater, but the pump failed and I decided to repurpose), a...
  23. JeepinReefer21

    Hello, and thanks for all of your help!

    Hi everybody! I just wanted to thank everyone for the amazing information you all post on a daily basis. Here's my story! I'm back in the aquarium hobby after 30 years (haha had a bunch as a kid) and started my first Reef tank in October last year. Here are the specs: Fluval flex 9 AI Prime...
  24. R

    Build Thread DIY 20 gallon home office reef.

    Hello, I have a larger reef on our main floor but working from home gave me the urge to build a small office tank using leftover equipment and some DIY. The tank is far from done, but just kinda taking my time with it and having fun. I always enjoy seeing the interesting ideas of everyone’s...
  25. C

    Nano Build 22.5 Ext BTA Build

    Short version: Would love to document my journey on a BTA tank build and share some info with a community that has given me so much knowledge. There will be a few things that I will be trying out for the 1st time and a lot of time tested stuff I have discovered through trial and error on...
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