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  1. gunnarmcc

    New NUVO Fusion 15 build

    I sold all of my reef stuff 10 or so years ago when I moved from Southern California up to the Bay Area and started a family. Fast forward to a couple weeks ago and my 10 year old daughter starts talking to me about how she’d like a salt water fish tank. So I quickly gave in and now we have a...
  2. SaltyGinger42

    My first large tank build

    So my Woman and I recently got a house together and I decided to upgrade from a 30 gallon nano cube, that we've had running for the past 3 years, to a 90 gallon long. This is the first time I've gone this in depth with an aquarium build in my life and here's what I have so far! I couldn't find...
  3. Pook316

    New Nyos Opus G2 Pro 300

    The Dream Tank Build Has Happened. I'd love bigger but my apartment can't handle it. Bu ti'm thrilled and excited to get going. Cycling completed. Moved all my livestock to new tank and added more (of course)
  4. mike_mania

    Here we GO!

    40 gallon breeder Seachem Tidal 75 Aquamaxx protein skimmer coming Monday 40 pounds of live rock. Got 20 gal from my LFS out of his tank water change and 20 gal of clean water Let’s see what happens in a few weeks!
  5. reefgnome

    Waterbox REEF LX 330.7 Build (Automation + Control Edition)

    Welcome to the mesmerizing world of reefing! Hey fellow aquatic enthusiasts, I'm thrilled to kickstart this thread where we'll embark on an exciting adventure together – the creation of my brand new Waterbox Aquarium REEF LX 330.7. Get ready to dive into the deep blue and join me as we explore...
  6. Darrell D

    Build Thread Dalton’s Reef

    Hey everyone. I started in this hobby about 14 years ago, but took quite a bit of time away from it. Around 4 years. Still had both of my tanks, but everything in it was pretty much toast, and they ran in a sort of dormant state. My wife, finally tired of looking at them in such bad shape, told...
  7. N

    Build Thread 40 gallon Aio

    This is my first documentation of my 40g reef tank. This is just a run down of what I'll have running it. Equipment: -Figi Cube AIO drop in kit - Simple 150 w heater (i dont remember the name) - Orbit IC led strip -ATO FZONE aquarium ATO - Small return pump Tank details: -Dry rock/ reused tank...
  8. S

    Designing tank, any advice welcome!

    So I’ve made the choice to build a 75 gallon tank out from scratch when we move to our next house at the start of the year. I currently have a 40 gallon breeder that I’m going to source live rock sand, and half the water from. Going to use the 40 gallon as a quarantine tank or frag tank...
  9. S

    Is 22 Lbs of aquaforest reef rocks enough for 50 gallon tank?

    Hi, This will be my first saltwater aquarium. It will be a 50 gallon 3 feet long tank. No sump space so the filteration would be as follows 1) 22 pounds pack of aquaforest reef Rock 2) Aquaforest live sand 33 pounds. 3) Sicce 300 canister filter 4) BOYU 438 Protein skimmer Inhabitants A...
  10. B

    Build Thread Waterbox Marine X 60.2 build.

    Hey everyone, I'm about to embark on my second reef tank adventure and decided to document it here . I have recently purchased a 2nd hand Waterbox Marine X 60.2, along with the following equipment. -Bubble Magus Curve 7 Skimmer -AI Hydra 32 LED -Kamoer ATO -Kamoer X4 Pro doser -Custom sump with...
  11. B

    NEW TANK BUILD

    Hey guys, I am getting back into the hobby again and have a 45 gallon tank. The dimensions are 2ft high, 1ft depth, and 3ft long. I am going to be putting this in a wall near my kitchen and am very excited to get this started. I have some knowledge on salt water tanks. Not an expert by any...
  12. RIPLEYreef

    Build Thread 4 month update celebrated with hammer spawn

    Just an update on my system. Started for the first time using dry rock and live sand. Started the rock in trash cans while I set the tank up. We added our first fish.. a pair of extreme bullet hole clowns on Dec 6th along with some bacteria, just to be safe. Struggled a bit to keep the nitrates...
  13. butcherreef

    NEW Waterbox 105.4 Frag Build

    Hello everyone, I am making this post to show off my new waterbox105.4 build. The tank was just delivered today, however I am moving to a new house soon so all equipment is going to sit and wait. I will be posting the journey of this tank on my instagram (Butcherreef) and on here. If you have...
  14. nathanb25

    AIO Build Nathan’s new 100 gallon Tenecor AIO w/40 gallon sump

    Hello Everyone! Very new to saltwater reef aquariums, but quickly upgraded for 40 gallon tank with very basic system, added 20 gallon QT and 50 gallon DT. Now I’m super excited to build a full system with sumo tank. It is a AIO but I am adding a 40 gallon sump for more volume and better...
  15. Moose.Jy

    Lighting tall 35gallon?

    Hi all! Can anyone help me out with options for lighting a 35 gallon tall tank. It's 30long,12wide,24 deep. Holds 32 gallons after rock and substrate. Set up 5 months ago and has had fish(3 green chromis & 3 banngia cardinals) snails (breeding population of ceriths) and a cleaner shrimp living...
  16. MariahP

    AIO Build Mariah’s Biocube 32

    Hi all, Back when I was in grad school I had a 55 gallon reef tank that I cobbled together with extremely limited funds. After many years out of the hobby I’m back! My girlfriend gifted me a 32 gallon Biocube which I’m hoping to start up soon. For now I’m planning on keeping the included hood...
  17. T

    Hello 1st Reef Tank

    Hey all, I got into Reef Tanks abt a year ago after having a few freshwater tanks, and it's been a mix of trial and error and TONS of research! I have a 15gal Fluval flex with a few Soft and LPS corals and currently have two clowns and a tux urch names Kyle!
  18. D

    Suggestions for New 55 Gallon tank

    Hello Everyone, I currently have a Fluval Evo 13.5, but I'm in the process of setting up and switching over to a 55 Gallon Oceanic Breeder. I do plan on having the tank setup as a reef tank. It will have a 29 gallon tank with the Fiji baffle kit setup underneath as a Sump with a Sicce Syncra...
  19. VentingFish

    Large Build Starting new tank! 180 peninsula build process

    Hey everyone I have had many tanks, but now I get to join the large aquarium crew with a 180 display not including sump first step was sanding it and polishing the tank which took over 3 days Then building the stand to hold the whole wait of the tank. Then the process of sanding the stand and...
  20. SaltyShel

    New tank, what’s this?

    Hey! I finally am on my way to setting up a NEW TANK!! i have a 16g BioCube LED, which I thought was brand new, but now I’m seeing it’s been used. It’s been drained, vacuumed and wiped out but I’m currently running it full with no heater, no filtration in it, just the pump with water and some...
  21. J

    Build Thread The Bears New Red Sea Reefer 170 Build

    Hello Everybody! I'm currently waiting on delivery of my new Red Sea 170 I ordered. I will be stepping up from my current Fluval Flex 9 I've had running for almost 5 months. Why you ask? Well, the wife was tired of looking at the Betta tank (Fluval Flex 15 w/Stand) in the livingroom and thought...
  22. Drew_E36

    Build Thread 40g breeder aio hob fiji cube build

    I started this build a couple months ago and I should have started this when I first got everything but I am here now lol
  23. J

    Fluval Sea Evo 52L (13.5 US Gal) - New Setup/Beginner/Advice

    Hi I'm looking for some advice, tips and recommendations. I've been looking for a while now at starting a salt water nano reef tank. After reading many forum posts, youtube videos and chats with a few shops, i think i'm ready to start. Just want to post below the equipment i've settled on, if...
  24. Samurye

    Hello Greetings!

    Hello! Hope everyone is doing well during year 3 in this pandemic... Since I have been cooked up in my house (here in Los Angeles), I wanted pull the trigger on getting in to this hobby. Growing up in my family, my father had a saltwater mixed reef tank ~100 gal tank and so I wanted to have my...
  25. agame2021

    New build in the works

    So, I went to my LFS and got to know a really cool lady who unfortunately is moving on with her life outside of working at a fish store. But anyways we were talking and I was explaining the type of tank system I wanted to build. I was thinking a bookshelf with multi differing levels and sized...
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