new build

Hi everyone! I am finally starting my new build. I currently have a 57 gal up and running for the past 2 years in Maryland. I am currently relocating to the west coast of Florida. I plan to cycle the 75 gal and then drive all the occupants of the 57 to the 75. A year ago I purchased the 75 gal...

Thinking of building a glass frag tank to be locat ed in my basement, which stays about 62 in the w8nter and 75 in the summer. Was considering using low e glass panels to keep heat in. Has anyone used low e glass for their aquarium? Pros and cons?

Hey fellow reefers! Well hello, I just started this tank up about three weeks ago. Prior to that I was lurking around the forums gathering as much info as i could to set up a tank for my S.O. which came out great, but after 3 months she wanted to do the switch from saltwater to freshwater due to...

I've always wanted to have a saltwater aquarium. But, as an active duty military member, I would move every few years and didn't want to attempt to move something this fragile as a reef system. So, I would setup smaller 20g freshwater aquariums...and typically give them away to people whenever...

Hello to all! I've been wanting to start this thread to document my progress on my new tank and also receive some constructive criticism. I have been wanting to build a larger mixed reef tank for awhile and have now started to put my plans into actions. I currently have a Biocube 14 and just...

July 11, 2017 today I am getting back into reefing after 10 years, I decided on the Reefer 21 because I do not have the room for the larger 45 gallon Reefer 170 (at least anywhere where I could enjoy seeing it). Additionally this is no small investment if done correctly so the smaller tank...

Hello there! I'm excited to have found this forum. It looks like a great group of people. I'm fairly fluent with fresh water aquariums but I'm new to the marine aquariums. I'm laying out a new build and just curious if I'm on the right track. I believe I have all the main components...

Hey everyone, thanks for looking at the thread and giving what advise you can. SO, I am building my first tank which will be a 180 gallon reef ready tank with a Trigger 39 underneath it. I am at the point of plumbing the tank and I've been seeing differing opinions on one piece of plumbing I am...

Hi everyone, new member of the forum and of the hobby. Figured it was time to make my first post and show off my build. This is my 2.5 month old reefer 250 and I'm in love. Equipment list: 2 X Kessil a360we lights with Spectral Controller 2 X Gyre GF230 pumps with advanced controller...

Hello, I have never done a tank build thread on here before, but I am getting ready to move on May 20th and I will be building a new tank in the new house. I currently have a 120 and am going to be building or getting something bigger :) The space that I am looking at placing the tank is next...

Hello Reef2Reef! I'm new here so let me give you guys a quick backstory before I dive in: I’ve been contemplating about building an aquarium for years. I’ve had my on and off days wondering if, as a college student, I could support myself both financially and physically with the extra burden of...

Hey r2r, This is the first post of many to come detailing the startup and maintenance of my first saltwater tank. I'm mostly ignorant to the process other than what I have read online and I'm always receptive to tips and tricks. My setup was bought second hand includes this far: -55 gallon tank...

Hey everyone currently running 2 30's - 1 packed with coral and a BIG galaxy clark and one fowlr with a 4 striped damsel and a bi color angel its been 4 months and time to upgrade to 200gallons in the kitchen and 150 in the bedroom (bachelor apartment LOL :D) The new systems are going to be...

Hey guys really new at this I started a Youtube channel ( Josh SaltEmpire Duval ) Here a link to one of my videos keep in mind im just starting and really low budget since I put all my money into my tank build !! :) I will post pictures soon as the girlfriend gets home with the phone! Im...

Brief background: 49 year old native Floridian who moved to San Antonio about four years ago. After so many years in and around South Florida and the Gulf Coast, being more or less land locked left me yearning for the clear water and coral reefs of the Keys. A thought occurred: Bring the...

After a few years away from reef aquariums, enjoying some freedom to travel, I'm taking on the responsibility of a new aquarium. I poked my head into a LFS and on an impulse I bought a Red Sea Reefer 250. I'm glad I did. Easy to setup, quiet drainage, stable stand, sleek looking, and a nice...

I recently acquired this Deep Sea Aquatics 40 gallon look down tank. It's plumbed with a 3/4" bulkhead in front of the rock facade and another behind it, both in the bottom. I'm not particularly thrilled with that being the only plumbing, and have not checked to see if the back glass is...

Hey Guys and Gals! My first R2R Post! So a little background: My name is Brandon and I've been into aquariums for nearly my entire life, ( Sounds like an AA intro I know ) saltwater though, for years, has been my main infatuation. After putting myself through college and living in anti-tank...

I am looking at getting this system and I would like to get your feedback, it's the Red Sea Max S-650 LED system.

Okay, I don't have anything really to add yet but figured I'd start my build thread. I just got a RSM c250 brand new, never used, from Craigs list. Tank was too heavy for the guy who bought it so I got a super deal. Watched it for well over a month and when he lowered the price even more, I...