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Hello fellow fish fanatics Purchased a 400 gallon tank pretty much complete kit lots of good equipment from Facebook marketplace out of all places I don't know much right now but a buddy of mine is gonna guide me through and see what we can do Picking up the tank soon and pictures will be...

Hello everyone, Ive been off and on in the saltwater hobby for a while, primarily due to relocations and having to tear down and sell everytime. Now that I’m in my forever home I’ve had the itch to start again. I ended up picking up an oceanic 125 and stand for literally 100$. Man these...

My tank is about 3 months old. Moderately stocked 55 gallon reef tank with 29 gallon sump. Stocking list m: 2 clowns Sixline Wrasse Royal Gramma Tonini Tang Mixed corals. Softies, LPS, SPS Sump Filter Sock (changed ever few days) Refugium with chaeto and AI Fuge light running opposite of...

Decided to go a different direction. Continental USA Shipping included. 1 Brand new 30" AI Blade Grow, Box Opened, Nothing removed. - $SOLD 1 Brand new 30" AI Blade Glow, Sealed - $220 All sold! *Not interested in trades at this time.

Hey R2R! I’m brand new to the hobby and need some advice because I’ve done all of the things my LFS has suggested and I’m stuck. My first cycling round (65 gallon AIO Red Sea purchased second hand on marketplace.I have my tank stocked with dry rock and live sand.) was a fishless cycle with...

Neptune systems Cor20 return pump. Compatible with Neptune apex control system or stand alone. New in box with shrink wrap. This was my backup pump. Currently in-between tanks and not sure when I'll restart or what equipment I'll use. Retails for $400 new. Great controllable pump for fresh or...

Im new to the hobby and i had a bubble coral that die when it got stuck on my filter. Because of that my gf gift me this one, but i cant idd and i need some help with that and also need to know if it is ok. I also have a small remain of the bubble one but i think it melted down.

I’ve been a long time stalker never poster and finally made an account last week and will be going to get my first tank, some live rock, and a filter today! I don’t even have salt for the aquarium, but I’m hoping the live rock will be okay in the 5gallon bucket with the canister filter running...

Hey, it's nice to meet everyone! I've been lurking in these threads for a while and finally decided to sign up! I'm pretty new to the reefing hobby, I am just getting started as of January this year. Prior to that I had a freshwater red cherry shrimp tank. I started with a fluval 13.5 marine...

Hello, I'm new to reef keeping and have run into an issue. If I need to be more patient please let me know. I'm building a nano 13.5g and started the cycle a week 1/2 ago. I'm using the Dr Tims method with the ammonium chloride and nitrifying bacteria in a bottle. However, my ammonia has been...

Hello I've been a lurker for quite a while and decided to hop on and contribute. I used to be the "Freshwater and Saltwater Expert" as a teen working at my LFS. this was in 05' I got out of the hobby soon after once I became an "adult" but now I'm back!!!! I have a 29 gal Marineland Exhibit...

First Let me say... I have been in FRESH water for years..... Always wanted to chip off the salt block... and well, I have started to do just that... I currently have 5 Freshwater Tanks ranging from 10-75 Gallon. and one 14.5 Gallon Salt thats and established tank been up for a while, I...

Hey everyone! I’m Darren (37/M/Toronto, eh) and I’m excited to be joining the reefing community! I’ve always been fascinated by the ocean and the incredible ecosystems that thrive within it. After some research and a lot of learning, I’ve finally taken the plunge into the world of reef tanks...

Incredibly new to the hobby (my first saltwater tank has been ordered and is on its way to me currently!) and have been soaking up all the YouTube, Reddit and everything else I can find ready for setting up my tank! Any and all advice to a complete newbie is welcome, I have been keeping...

Hello, So nice to be here, I have been here before without an account when researching for corals and setting up my first tank. Now I have my very own Marine tank, I think it is time to join the community that I have found so very useful. I hope to be able to learn and share experiences with...

Entry #001 - 1/15/2025 Hello, fellow forum members! This thread will serve as my public online journal for documenting the development and life of my 5 gallon pico-reef. I'll be posting entries including descriptions, water parameter measurements, thoughts, ideas, photos and video (including...

Tank is 6 months old now, never really posted, but I was only into freshwater before got into saltwater now there’s no turning back, looking to set up a 90g soon Pics from the beginning till now! clown pair, cleaner shrimp, royal Gramma, scooter blenny, mix of snails and an emerald crab...

Hello all, I am moving into my first home and would like to setup a bigger reef tank to move my fish to. I am looking at the Waterbox Marine X 90.3. I had looked at other tanks like the Cade Reef 900 S2 but the tank has a very deep dimension from front to back. I am concerned that the window...

Hello everyone! I'm currently cycling my 32.5g fluval flex and was thinking about possible filtration upgrades, including a refugium. I bought 2 intake media baskets and was wondering if i could turn one of them into a refugium with filter floss in the top compartment and then the bottom 2...

Hi all! Just got my first salt water aquarium ever! Super stoked, have been wanting to get into the hobby since I was 13 and now that I'm 26, in medical school, and have a couple bucks to my name the timing feels right. Just started cycling my Fluval Flex 32.5g a couple days ago and already...

Hello everyone, I’m finally able to slow down life and make somewhere home for a couple consistent years. I have never owned fish as an adult. I’ve moved so much in my line of work from America > Afganistan > America > South Korea > Germany > Poland > Germany > and now onwards to Brazil...

Hello, I hope you are all having a great New Year. I’m hoping this community can help me with me getting started and setup in Brazil. A little about me I’m in the Military and never had pets due to constant moving, deployments, rotations etc. Well the time has come for me to medically...

Currently in the cycling stage, but I'm looking to prepare for adding fish. I have a Fluval evo 13.5, and I have a plan for the tank (short term at least). I want to get a pair of clowns, a shrimp goby & pistol shrimp for sure, & if possible another cleaner shrimp, emerald crab & some snails (as...

We had freshwater tanks for many years and now have started with saltwater. I just got our tank set up a couple days ago and still playing with rock placement. So much to learn!

I'm not going to lie, it's a bit intimidating ordering fish online, but the fish stores never have the fish I want or the types of snails I'd need. So, what websites do you guys like/trust for ordering? What are some general rules of thumb when ordering, and any other advice you guys would have...