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Hi I’m relatively new to marine tanks. I’ve kept small all in ones before but now I want to move into a large scale. I don’t like the style of many marine tanks and have came across the Juwel Vision 260 Marine Aquarium, I’m also considering the size up (450). I really love the curvature of it...

I have just purchased a microscope after believing that my diatom outbreak looked slightly different than usual with bubbles in them. the photos are below and some microscopic photos what do we think ?

hello and thanks in advanced. I have set a new tank up and it’s around 10 days old at this point. Over the last two days a huge coating of brown algae I believe to be diatoms has covered my rocks, sand and glass. however it is also covered in air bubbles which makes me think it’s not diatoms...

Hello and how is my wonderful extended family today? This thread is for a suggestion that I think would benefit everybody here on reef to reef. Our build contribution badge is a linked badge. So when you hit somebody's build badge it'll automatically take you to their build. But what about the...

hello. I have just noticed a small what appears white spot on my fox face. it is very small and appears to be more of a dimple in some photos than a raised lump. for defence I have a yellow and purple tang in the tank as well. Not sure if the tangs tail spine could’ve done then dimple ? here...

I know there are so many ways to set up an aquarium. I feel a bit overwhelmed! Here are the things I know I want a 75gallon saltwater tank. I currently have a 20 gallon and have had it running for about a year and a half. I have 2 old 75 gallon aquariums but one of them is being used for my...

Hi everyone! First time reefer, forum-er, acrylic tank builder (65L, 17 US Gallons). The purpose of this thread is to give 'live' updates of what I'm doing/buying (with their reasons) so that: 1) I can keep track of my tank for posterity (if I can get anything to live in it!!) 2) Other brand...

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Hi all I’m new to saltwater fish keeping and after about 2 1/2 months on my first tank I thought it was time to add my favourite thing in the world being an Tri colour bubble tip anemone for my clowns to host in. I’m well aware of the issues people have with them moving and stinging corals...

Hi All! My name's Marina and I've only had a reef tank for a few months. I had freshwater fish in the past, but having a saltwater tank has always been my dream and I finally went for it! I've been doing as much research as I can, but I still have so much to learn. Any advice would be greatly...

Hey All! Super new to the hobby. Just “inherited” a 120 gal tank + fish from a friend who was moving. I’m looking for tips and advice as to how I can make the tank better. It’s a 120 gallon tank running on a fluval FX4 filter, eheim jager thermostat heater, 2 AI prime lights and 2...

Hi yall! First time ever joining the forum! I'm pretty new to reefing(about 4 months in. REALLY NEW), and I'm already low on money. I shoulda budgeted lol. Anyways, i was wondering if you all could rank the items I'm listing from most important to least. But first my set-up. 90 gal, lights, ONLY...

I have a brand new 75g tank I was going to use for a sump. Decided to go another direction. With that being said I needed gone. $75 or Trade For A Cube Pickup in Stroudsburg, PA or Harlem, NY Will deliver with in reasonable distance

I have a practically brand new Neptune trident for sale 500$ O.B.O shipped NO REAGENTS INCLUDED or trade for GHL ion director

I just wanted to know which of the following fish can live together, I have done plenty of research but wanted the insight of experienced hobbyists. My fish wishlist: Rainfordi Goby (pair) Purple dottyback Ruby Red Dragonet Cardinal (3) Exquisite & Red Firefish Starry Blenny Royal Gramma...

Hello all! Newly joined here on R2R and to aquariums in general. Having said that, I’m really excited to learn all about setting up and maintaining my first FOWLR tank and I was directed here for advice from seasoned pros. I’ll be honest, I know next to nothing about being an aquarist and...

Hi everyone I hope I can get some help, I am completely new to reef keeping after keeping fresh water for quite a while. I now have had my nano reef set up for around 6 months and started 1 month ago adding my 1st soft corals (some mushrooms, Xenia and GSP). My mushrooms where doing really well...

I will be setting up a new 300L tank soon but I don’t have a sump with it, what good options do I have for filtration preferably that wont crowd the tank with equipment?

I have a Red Sea Max E-170 (34G Display) with a pretty well-established ORA Black Ocellaris Clownfish and an equally well-established ORA Orchid Dottyback. My clownfish is the boss of the tank and makes sure the Dotty knows it whenever she swims over to his side. I successfully kept a Yellow...

In December i got my 1st reef tank a fluval 13.5 gallon i set it up with 5 fish and 4 small corals i lost 1 fish my fish dealer told me after 8 months that I should be ok well the new tank is a 125 gallon topfin I still have some Aqua Scaping to do

Hey hey folks names Josh - Most call me Circa.I live in Connecticut, self employed - I run a gaming network for GTA5, Ark, Conan and various other survival games. Some other fun facts. I have 3 Australian Shepherds, Kyrie 7, Jasper 6, Maisie 11months . . I used to be big in the reef world fell...

Hi guys, I bought a secondhand reefer 250. The previous owner rebuild the sump. Now there is extra space for more water on te right side, very lovely. However, on the spot where the water goes down into the pre-existing sump section there's a lot of noise. Does anyone have any suggestions on...

What’s up reefers this is my tank I’ve been working on its kinda of a mix of everything coral wise, 65gal with 2 ai primes Looking for some ideas to spice things up or whatever you have to say

Hello all! I am needing some prospective on some fish suggestions.. 40 gallon tank: 2 established clowns A new royal gramma basslet what can I get away with? I’d love as my as possible with what I am working with any and all suggestions will help! (just added new rocks reason why it’s murky)

Hello everyone, So i made a huge mistake as this is my first saltwater tank. I got my tank running about a week ago with some live rock and live sand. After about 4 days i decided to add coral as the store totally gave me misinformation. This is the light I have Lighting: 30W LED 12K White &...