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# 🐠 IM Nuvo Lagoon 25 Build Thread | Streeterville, Chicago | Serious Reefs 90/10 Method Hey R2R! Starting my first reef build and wanted to document everything here. Running the Serious Reefs 90/10 biome method on an IM Nuvo Lagoon 25 with the IM APS Stand in white. Would love feedback from...

I've seen so many differing opinions on powerheads out there and would like to hear experienced opinions for my particular setup. I have around your average 40 gallon breeder which I plan on stocking with softies and lps and it's my first time setting up a reef tank! My stocking plan is going to...

Hey guys! Just got a used aquatop Recife off marketplace. Seller got rid of the light so I’m looking to get one. I’ve heard the new AI Edge prime is good. But a lil pricey. Does anyone have any used lights they’re not currently using or won’t be they’re willing to sell that will support anemones...

I started my reef tank about month and a half ago. Every part of the process went smoothly and I was just excited to get fish. I have a 24 gallon 3-1 rectangle by Lifegard Aquatics. I got my two Mai tai clowns a week ago. Though last 3 or 4 days I noticed the male having a ton of tattered fins...

I'm really new to the hobby and just set up my tank to begin its fishless cycling period. I've looked through some other threads, but want to ask some questions more specific to my tank and lights :]. First, some background info. I did some tests today, and my parameters are as follows pH 7.7...

Hi! I'm new to reefing and new to this forum so wasn't sure how to search specifically for what I am looking for, so I thought I would simply ask! I have a AIO 20 gallon Waterbox cube. I think I want some kind of goby and shrimp pair, and a clownfish. Anything else I'm not sure! What other...

Hi! I'm Window, I'm 17, and I'm new to Reef2Reef and very new to reefing in general. My dad surprised me with a 20 gallon Waterbox cube (and some equipment) yesterday, after I had been wanting to start a tank for a while. Now that I've got this stuff, it's up to me to build and take care of the...

So I’ve been trying to start dosing my reef tank and was completely doing it wrong. Now I’m starting over and I’ve been testing, dosing, testing everyday for the past couple of days. I did do a water change on the first day due to my calcium being 600+ (again I was doing it wrong before) now...

Hi everyone! I am completely new to the hobby, with some experience with freshwater tanks. For my research I watched the BRS 5 min guide you all know, among other things. For months I have been contemplating on pulling the trigger on a 40 breeder LPS/soft coral setup, and decided to pull the...

Hey everyone, im trying to figure out if the red carpet algae/bacteria pictured is cyano or something else? Its got the color of cyano but the texture is different its not real slimy and if I mess with the rock only comes off if I scrape the rock will not come off with a turkey baster or...

Hi there yall! I have a 45 gallon AIO tank and I was wondering about some suggestions for some livestock. I currently have: 2 Ocellaris Clowns 1 Valentini Puffer 1 Diamond Goby and a handful of snails and hermits. I also have a couple soft corals. I was wondering what else I could put in this...

Hello, I’m new to the saltwater reefing world. I have a Fluval 13.5g I’ve had it up and running now for about 7 months now. I ordered a IOAOI nano skimmer a few days ago. I was wondering which column I should put it in, and what I should put in the other column. Right now I’m running floss and...

hey guys i’m looking to start reefing that last couple months i have been doing some reasearch and have been trying to find what will fit best for me. little bit about me so it might answer questions you have, I have 30+ reptiles and definitely plan on getting more lol so i am sorta limited on...

Hello! I’m from a particularly large country in Asia and after having spent about thirty of my thirty six years keeping freshwater fish, I finally set up my first saltwater aquarium. It was thanks to a culmination of factors of finally having the space, the funds and a friendly LFS who recently...

Hi everyone, I've had a small rbta since late August (when my tank was 7 months old) and it no longer likes to keep it's tentacles flowy. It'll bubble up every once in a while but its tentacles are small and stubby. I also noticed that it likes to keep it's disc flat (mouth closed) or just...

I have a 30 gallon setup that will eventually go into a 150 gallon next year. I have a basic ni crew light, a heater, a fluval canister filter (no sump) a hang on back oase protein skimmer, a fluval uv light that connects too my filter, a auto top of system, auto feeder, 2 wave makers, carib sea...

Hi again all, Now that I have all my params under control, found out what killed some of my stony corals, and got my corralline algae starting to regrow I went out & purchased better lighting, as well as dropping about $800 on proper food & chemicals. Today's first question is lighting. I...

Fast growing corals can save your tank....when I started reefing I read a lot of blog posts...and many warned of the dangers of green star polyps and pulsing xinia and the sort taking over your tank. I think this does a disservice to new reefers....here is why. Fast growing and easy to care for...

i got a bunch of corals from an online retailer a couple months ago and everything is happy and nice but this one $20 frag is causing me some trouble battling bubble algae and now what i think is Aptaisa. my fear is that it will contaminate the whole tank. is it worth trying to keep a small...

Just a quick question here. New to his hobby and slowly working through my setup. My plan was to have my setup include coral and a small number of fish. I’m shooting for an extremely low bioload after my experience with freshwater and overstocking mbunas. After a year or so I eventually started...

Who’s new here and loves tanks?! I’ve been in the game for two years! This is a hobby I love and want to continue to explore! (: it feels like I just started but I’ve grown so much! Interact with our poll! (;

New to the saltwater part of aquarium keeping, thoughts on this aquascape? Was asking for lots of placement spots for anemone and zoas...any opinions or suggestions highly appreciated!

Hey fellow reef enthusiasts! I'm Nico, and I'm thrilled to share my 10-month-long adventure with my pride and joy – my thriving reef tank. Buckle up, because it's been quite the journey with its highs, lows, and everything in between! Tank Details: Tank: Reef Casa 24G Studio Additional Tank...

Brand new reefer. Please help me assess my new aquascape. *lights are on for pictures only* waiting until cycle to apply artificial light. Full 2 inch Carib seas live sand bed and Carib sea life rock. I've since moved the nero power head toward rhe front glass to eliminate an over powered are...

First ever saltwater tank and I am loving it! Picked up my tank a few months ago and so far so good! I have been making changes here and there to the tank and trying to upgrade all the stock equipment(recommendation much appreciated!). So far for the third chamber I removed first box and the...