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Just joining the group. I have a new EVO 13.5. I had a saltwater tank many years ago, since then mostly fresh water tanks. Right now I have 2 40 gallon breeder tanks. Planted community tanks. I may in the future think about converting one to a reef. But for now, just want to the get the...

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!

( Note the picture is not final layout or placement, just a temporary spot til i find the right home) I've decided to start my first Salt Water build after a couple years of fresh water! I'm planning on taking it pretty slow setting up, but am almost ready with the initial items for the setup...

Hi all! New to the forum officially, but a long time lurker. I’m from Michigan but currently live in DC. I joined the hobby many years ago when I lived in Florida and had a 55 gallon reef tank. I was a grad student (in marine biology) and had very little money so I scraped by with some of the...

Hey what’s up guys! I’m new to R2R and this is going to be my second reef tank. I bought several live rocks from the LFS at around $11 a pound and I’ve noticed several hitchhikers from Feather Dusters, Digitate Hydroids, brittle stars and I have seen a slug try to catch a ride on one of my green...

So, I pulled the trigger on the Innovative Marine Fusion 15 back in October. The tank got delivered and naturally, life got crazy. Finally coming back around to it and getting things up and running. This is my first build from the ground up. I inherited a 55 gallon tank from a friend about 4...

Hi everyone! I'm new to MD and new to the saltwater hobby. Does anyone have recommendations on local fish stores? and if any of them QT/ will QT for you? I live in Gaithersburg.

Hello, I’ve had my tank up and running since the end of August. Around October I started seeing what I thought was diatoms. They started slow then exploded and covered my rocks and sand. The trochus snails are eating it which is making me believe it’s diatoms but at this point I would think they...

Hello all. #reefsquad I have a pretty new system with juvenile fish. I have a 150g DT with 2 Vlamingii (will remove soon) 1 Pacific sailfin tang, a regal tang and 2 lawnmover blennies (which are so graceful to watch) my lfs has a new stock, he has a couple of tangs that interests me such as...

Hey guys, New here from Philly. Been really learning so much from you all. Thanks for the tips. Here's one from a newbie for those who still use test tubes. >>>DIY drying rack Really appreciate you all.

Hey everyone! I wanted to post my first build thread in here. I bought an Innovative Marine AIO 50g Lagoon tank with APS Stand to start out. I filled it with live rock and Aragalive Fiji Pink sand from BRS. I am holding off on anemone and coral additions until the tank has been established for 6...

Hi all. I have a 150g DT and a 75g sump (which I maintain at 35g) my DT has three fishes, a couple juvenile Vlamingii and a juvenile Hippo tang. Tank salinity is 1.021. I plan to start reefing in 6 months time so I would like to gradually increase the salinity to 1.023/4 for my fish to get...

I have purchased this tank, and aim to build my first aquarium. The goal is to have a primarily Euphyllia dominated LPS tank, with one or two islands of pulsing Xenia (to avoid spreading). with a small(?) amount of fish. I live in upstate NY with temps ranging in home from 65-74℉ (18-23°C). if...

Hey all, just wanted to document my journey with my 13.5 gallon reef tank. Had the tank up and running since august 20th. Added fish on the 13th of September along with some cleanup crew containing one peppermint shrimp and 3 snails. So far I’ve been feeding pretty heavy and haven’t had any...

I finally got my 75g tank up and running. This is my second salt tank (first was a small 10g with two snowflake clowns). I have one clown left (the smaller one jumped out a couple weeks ago) and Im hoping to find him another partner and tank mates. I have 60 lbs of caribsea life rock on egg...

Hi, While I hope to get at least 1 anemone in a few months - tank is only 8 months old and has had fish in it for 6 - I'd like to add some colours byt unsure what to go for. Currently I have 3 small zoa frags and a kenya tree (if I remember it right); Had an outbreak of cyano while I was on...

Fluval flex 15 stock. Going to have 2 clowns and a clean up crew after a few months looking at upgrading the lights so that I can try my hand at corals how would you attach the Fluval marine 3.0 lights to the lid? Tank has been cycling for a month and it is ready for fish.

"If You Will Build It, They Will Come" Hello Everyone, My names Mike and I'm starting my offical first true tank. I tried before and without proper research and patience I failed, lol. Currently deployed and with access to time and you guys I have begun my build. Wont be home till October so...

Hey all! My name is Haley, I'm a professional classical saxophone player currently studying at the university of Alberta! I keep fish for a hobby, and recently started saltwater. I tend to second guess myself, but at the same time I'm a perfectionist. I'm sure I'll be asking plenty of questions...

So I got my first coral( a gsp) and glued it to a separate rock. I noticed within the first few hours it started to open a tiny bit. But, like 2 hours later, my cleaner shrimp starts tugging on it. I don't know if its cleaning or eating because it closed up again. Please Help.

Hello everyone, I'm Ray. I live in Orlando fl. Currently I do not have a tank set up. I'm in the research stage. I've always wanted a reef tank but due to the amount of travel with previous jobs I didn't think it would be a good idea to start one. Now I don't travel at all. I joined the group to...

Just about done, please let me know what yas think, I will take all suggestions and concerns I am new to the reef world.

This is my first reef build and I have no experience. Help and advice are appreciated. Thanks for your support during this adventure. Here is the equipment I have and everything is returnable minus the stand, tank, and rocks. Any thoughts or suggestions? -75 Gallon aqueon tank -Black stand...

I have an amazing wife. For Christmas 2021 she got me a Coralife LED BioCube 32 gallon AIO with the specially made stand. Assembly was fairly easy, using standard tools. After assembly of the stand, I wiped the tank on the inside with a wet cloth and performed a test installation. We'll...

Hi all! I have been in water purification for many years and I have always wanted to venture into saltwater. I have been not only helping a local fish store but also taking care of the tank at my workplace recently along with troubleshooting RODI for many years, I feel that now is the time to...