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  1. M

    Kessil AP700 vs Two A360X on a IM 25g Lagoon Which Makes More Sense?

    Hey everyone, I’m setting up an IM 25 Gallon Lagoon and I’m stuck between running a Kessil ap700 or two A360x or maybe even 2 a160we. Here’s my full setup for context: • IM 25 Lagoon • ~20 lbs CaribSea LifeRock Shapes • 30 lbs Special Grade Reef Sand • 2x Hygger 12W gyre pumps • 2x...
    • MissclickShove
    • Thread
    • a360x ap700 kessil lagoon tank led reef lighting lighting advice nano reef reef lighting reef setup shallow reef
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Aquarium Lighting
  2. M

    What should I stock in my 40 gallon breeder?

    I have two clownfish and a fairy wrasse in the tank now, along with some anemones and a small zoa colony. I want fish that swim between the rocks and have some personality instead of hiding. I was looking into dwarf angelfish, but they can have issues with corals and I'm not sure how they would...
  3. R

    can anyone ID this fan worm? i can’t find it online, any help would be appreciated

    there’s a few fan worms of some sort that popped up little over a month or so biggest is almost 2 inches in diameter. anybody seen these before?
  4. Luminous74

    Nano Build Before vs. Now – My Nano Reef Surprised Me

    Hello everyone, my name is Nik and I’m from little Switzerland. I’ve been on the forum for a while now and I’ve learned quite a lot thanks to many of you. It’s always interesting here – I really like the community, and you keep giving me new ideas for things to try or improve. So why am I...
    • Luminous74
    • Thread
    • coral feeding coral growth lps corals nano reef reef aquarium reef tank waterbox 35.2
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Nano Reefs
  5. Reef_haus

    Build Thread Neptunian Cube M Pro 60 Aquarium

    Neptunian Cube M Pro 60 Aquarium Equipment List: Lighting ● Radion G4 Pro XR30 ● Reefbrite XHO's (actinic) Flow ● Powerhead Vortech MP40 ● Return Pump TMC (4000) Other ● Thermo Temperature Controller ● Versa Dosing Pump ● ATO - To be added, I won't be using the Neptunian ATO/Float valve mainly...
    • Reef_haus
    • Thread
    • 50 gallon reef nano reef neptunian cube neptunian m60 radion g4 pro reefbrite xho
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  6. Skunk_Works

    Build Thread Training Wheels Off: From Starter to SPS in a Waterbox 20G - 10.09.2025

    Hey everyone, This is my first Reef2Reef build thread, and I’m excited to finally share the start of my reefing journey! I’m about halfway through my cycle, lights off, fishless, and just letting the bacteria do their thing. My nitrite levels have stayed high for quite a while, but ammonia is...
    • Skunk_Works
    • Thread
    • cycling tank mixed reef nano reef rodi mixing station sps tank build series waterbox 20
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  7. Skunk_Works

    Hello 🪸New Member Introduction – Waterbox 20G Mixed Reef Build in Progress!

    Hey everyone! Excited to finally join Reef2Reef and share my first saltwater build. I’m currently about halfway through the fishless cycle on my 20-gallon Waterbox AIO, running lights-off while the bacteria do their thing. Ammonia has dropped nicely, but nitrite is still off the charts, while...
    • Skunk_Works
    • Thread
    • 20 gallon tank aio tank cleanup crew fishless cycle nano reef new tank build pest prevention reef tank build rodi mixing station waterbox
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Meet & Greet Forum
  8. B

    AIO Build Reef Showcase My waterbox 20

    Tank has been running for about 4 years but i rescaped it about a year ago with new dry rock. Just wanted to share it here. There's no fancy corals or equipment but I enjoy it. Feel free to ask any questions about the tank. Thanks for viewing.
  9. PeaceOnTheReef

    Build Thread My BioCube 16

    After getting away from the hobby for the past 3 years when my daughter was born, I'm back at it and starting up my small biocube to keep things small scale for now while I regain my knowledge and learn the new things I have missed out on! Can't wait to see what it turns into! May 30th 2025 -...
  10. SkyGod

    XR30W light setting for Nano Reef

    Hello, very new to forums in general but, I’d like some information on xr30w gen2 lighting. In particular I need need to tune in the light to a 15x15x15 nano reef, the tank mostly consists of hammers, Aussie lords, acan echinatas, zoas, montipora, and duncans. The light is roughly 16” away from...
  11. Gobies&Guns

    Nano Build Our first Saltwater tank build - Aqueon Frameless 14g Cube

    Hey everyone the name is Jerry. I’m from southern California. I have a son with autism that loves going to our LFS, like most youngsters Finding Nemo sparked his interest, so I’m diving into the hobby! I have a some experience with similar size tanks in freshwater but this is my first dip into...
    • Gobies&Guns
    • Thread
    • astraea snail candy cane pistol clown fish cube 14 halloween hermit nano nano reef pistol shrimp red scooter watchman goby
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Nano Reefs
  12. Thizz

    California Aquariums Dry Goods SOLD

    SOLD
  13. TopShelfAquatics

    Nuvo 15 Gallon Nano Reef Update! Saltwater Troubles and Triumphs!

    In today's video we get a much needed update on the Innovative Marine Nuvo 15 Gallon Nano Tank! A lot has changed in this saltwater tank including new corals, new equipment, and changes with the fish. Drop a comment what your favorite part of the nano reef is, and what else we should add to...
  14. castellanamattia

    Bubble Tip Anemone (Sunburst)

    Hi all I bought this anemone (around 5 cm) 4 weeks ago and this week I started to notice white rings around the tips (compare image). The anemone itself has never moved (and I assume it likes the space) and one of my two clownfish attached to it after only 1.5 weeks. The light is 30 cm above...
  15. T

    HELP!! Bacteria bloom!

    SO ill start with what equipment i have. Biocube 16 deleted lid Ai Prime 16 HD Jabao OW-10 Random protein skimmer from an old tank. Bought it off of facebook but i have it fit (Tight fit) in the first chamber. 10lb bag of carrib sea live sand. Live rock was from my old tank that I just let dry...
  16. mabdelk

    Build Thread Bookshelf Reef 12 Gallon L (First Tank)

    This is my first tank. I have limited space in my apartment so starting with a 12 gallon long UNS 90B. Tidal 35 HOB Filter 2 Fluval Nano LED(may add a 3rd) AI Nero 3 13lbs of white rock(may remove a rock) DIY tank lid Started with wet sand I cycled the tank for a month with microbacter 7 and...
    • mabdelk
    • Thread
    • 12 gallon fluval nano led gladiator clownfish hammer hob nano reef pulsing xenia
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  17. SaH_UFA1L

    Build Thread Fairly new to saltwater here is my tank

    I wish I found this when I first started but here is my tank. All advise is welcome. Yes, I am looking at bigger tanks.
    • SaH_UFA1L
    • Thread
    • 32.5 gallon anemone cardinal clean up crew damsels fighting conch fluval 32.5 leopard wrasse nano reef ocellaris clownfish
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  18. A

    Nano Reef ( White looking algae)

    Hey can someone help me out please. My tank as been setup since 3/10/24. I've been noticing this white film on my rocks, should I be concerned? It's hard to get a clear picture because it's almost translucent. Stated with dry rock Live sand MicroBactor start I run UV for about 8hr a day 1.025...
  19. C

    Help with Simple but effective 6g nano reef setup!

    I have an open glass 6g cube that I am thinking about converting into a nano reef with one tiny evil maroon clownfish that needs a home where he can’t kill any other fish that comes his way. I would like to keep this tank simple, low tech and affordable and use as much of what I already have...
  20. medilagus

    Build Thread UNS 45C Reef Build -

    Hello Reef2Reef! I have been in the hobby for about 10 years, enjoying mostly nano mixed reef and low-tech planted tanks. After being without a reef tank for about 1 year following a cross-country move, we decided to take the plunge and start a small mixed reef, trying for a more SPS-dominated...
  21. colsons_critters

    This Nano Reef Tank is INSANE!!!

    How To Have Your DREAM nano AQUARIUM!!!
  22. E

    Hello Working on starting my second tank - pico reef

    I have a 13.5 that's been running for a year, now I'm starting up a 5-gal pico reef. No solid plans on stocking it yet, would love any input. Not planning on adding a fish, just as much diversity in coral/ inverts as I can. Planning to add a sand bed, and use water, live rock, and filter media...
  23. JZ199

    Nano Build Evolution of an Evo 13.5

    I’m getting ready to slowly start my setup of my Fluval Evo 13.5. After running a 150 gallon, 55 gallon before taking a break from the hobby, I currently have a Fluval Flex 32.5 running. I’ve been wanting to set up a “nano tank” for a while, and now that my son is a little older I thought it...
    • JZ199
    • Thread
    • fluval 13.5 nano reef
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Nano Reefs
  24. M

    Build Thread Nano Reef Waterbox 35.5 Build

    Hello all! Currently waiting on my Waterbox 35.2 to ship, so I am in the process of getting the remaining equipment lined up. I won't lie, I am a bit nervous about the size of the tank, as most of my previous tanks have been quite a bit larger, but I didn't feel super comfortable with having...
    • MommaGoose
    • Thread
    • build lps nano nano reef waterbox waterbox 35.2
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  25. dbr1206

    Perchlet/pygmy hawk and watchman goby compatibility? (+pistol shrimp question)

    Hey everyone, I saw a happy looking YWG and pistol shrimp pair at my LFS, and I was wondering if my geometric pygmy hawkfish would attack the goby, as I hear that this can happen. Tank is a 15g cube. The goby will live wherever the pistol burrows and the hawk has a cave in the live rock it...
    • dbr1206
    • Thread
    • 15 gallon 15 gallon cube compatibility geometric pygmy hawk nano reef pistol shrimp watchman goby
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Fish Discussion
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