new build

Hi all new to the forum however just posting. My son we got a 16 gallon biocube. We stocked it with two clownfish, a bicolor blenny, a Randall’s goby and a chromis. Since then I began to stock it with coral. We’re approximately three months in and have gone without any major hiccups… well...

It's finally time. I've only ever done small nano tanks and I've always loved the idea of having tangs and angels. So I thought it's about time I enter the big leagues (at least big for me). The Red Sea Reefer 525 had the perfect dimensions for the spot I planned to place it, and I recently fell...

I’m curious to know peoples thoughts and suggestion on whether or not to use rigid PVC or reinforced vinyl tubing for overflow and returned plumbing.

Hi, I started cycling my tank a few weeks ago now, and it's still going through the cycle. I've been ghost-feeding, and adding startup bacteria, along with almost daily monitoring of Ammonia, Nitrites, pH, and KH. I plan to have a mix of Softies, and LPS in my reef tank, along with some...

Hi everyone, my wife and I are in the beginning stages of designing our forever home to be custom built. One thing we know we want is a large DT, somewhere in the 180-360 gallon range. Of course, the final determination of the size of the tank will be based somewhat on the available space for...

Sump room behind tank, or, in basement? Hi everyone, my wife and I are in the beginning stages of designing our forever home to be custom built. One thing we know we want is a large DT, somewhere in the 180-360 gallon range. Of course, the final determination of the size of the tank will be...

Well I did it after a bunch of reading and YouTube video. I decided let me get into this hobby and just go all in! Then I did. Here is my build list equipment Tank: Redsea Reefer G2 Filter: ReefMat 500 Skimmer: Reefer Skimmer 300 Lights: ReefLED x 2 w/ mounting arms - Waiting on arms to...

brand new scape added to a 36 gallon bow front entirely real coral

Hello folks, I purchased my entire dream setup last summer ('22) and spared no expense. Since then, I've had two heart surgeries and just had rotator cuff repair, and just don't see me having the time (or energy) to build such a large setup. Highlights- new Red Sed Sea 625 XXL G2, Trigger...

I just bought a 150gal saltwater build second hand the other day. I will add pictures soon I have to give it an extra good clean to make it pretty. it’s in great condition and you can tell he took great care of it. He had an anemone die and didn’t catch it in time. It killed off the entire tank...

New to reefing here from the Toronto area. I've kept cichlids before for quite a few years but decided with all the Cube and nanos out there and aio option available that I needed to try reefing. Currently Im cycling a water box peninsula 15, I've made quite a few changes to the tank and...

New build incoming :smiling-face-with-smiling-eyes: Just upgraded from a Fluval Evo 13.5 to a JBJ RF-25 that I got during the BRS Black Friday sale. Absolutely loving this tank so far, the stand is sleek and I love the rimless look that's maintained with the glass lid. Sticking with the stock...

IM BACK! Late 2020 I sold my home and tank in NY and moved at VA in search for a better life. I don't have many hobbies so Ive been counting the days until I could get another tank. Through my reefing career I've had a 150, 50, and 29 Gallon reef tank each one was better than the last but had...

Hey guys I’m setting up a cube and needed some advice on the equipment I would need. So the cube is 24x24 and it’s just the actual aquarium so I was planning to make a plastic cutout and add a sump section to the back of the tank. For a pump I found the “sicce 1.0” just get the water just...

Good evening all! after some time away (2 years) and a move to a different state I’m gearing up to build my dream build in my new construction home! I won’t be starting a build thread just yet but want to get some opinions. Attached is the floor plan for both the crawl space and the main level...

CYCLE DAY 1 - water is a bit cloudy and has a greenish hue to it. There’s also tiny white stringy things hanging off my rock. I was ghost feeding for a few days and added fritz turbo start 900 yesterday. Lmk if this looks bad. Ammonia is reading high right now. UPDATE: Here’s what it looks...

Hello everyone, I just got a tank from my girlfriend as a birthday gift, I waited an about a week to let the tank cycle then added two clowns after I got my water tested. I then added a fire red shrimp to clean up excess food and that has been in the tank. I’m not sure what I should do as of...

Just showing off my tank. Hope this could belong here... if not let me know. My friend wanted a video to show his kid so figured why not post it here, too? Here's what I have running: -Fluval 13.5, stock filtration, stock lighting -Have a laser cut media basket, haven't used it yet. waiting...

Hello all My wife and I are getting ready to build on land, we will be utilizing a well for our water source. I have no experience with reef tanks and well water so I figure bring the question here. Who here runs a successful reef tank with well water? And what does your setup look like (RODI...

Hello all! I’ve been out of the hobby for a few years since I moved from NY to VA. Now I’m planning on building a home and was so wondering if anyone had suggestions for how I could add a small fish room to this floor plan!?

Hello, I’ve been reefing for about 4 years. My nano tank (fluval 13.5) was about as perfect a coral landscape and tank can be. 3 years of collecting corlas, growing and maintaining. Was featured on reef2reef tank of the month and a magazine. Considering it was my very first tank I was thrilled...

Recently picked up a redsea 750xxl tank (glass only). It was replaced via warranty as the overflow glass was cracked during shipping. I decided to take it on as a new build and see if I could tinker with it and make a beautiful reef tank. 1st thing obviously was building the stand I was going to...

Hello all blukorr here, I've been dreaming, researching and saving for five years to break into the salty side of the hobby! I've saved up around 5 grand to get my dream tank and equipment and I feel it's time to pull the proverbial trigger and start buying things. I've seen that a lot of...

Hey everyone! After a year of debating and researching I've started my first reef tank.. really my first fish tank for that matter. I went with a Red Sea Reefer 250. I'm about a month in. I'm sure I'll be asking all the questions!

So I’m new to reefing. But I’ve started a 40 breeder build. I joined after a lot of things have been done. I built the stand and I’m going for a like old shipping crate look for the stand, because when I think of the ocean I think of fishing and shipping ports lol I don’t know. Any feedback...