reef aquarium

  1. Schmitty

    New to RSR but not new to Reef

    Hello everyone, I finally logged in to the Reef2Reef forum. Looking to share my experiences but mostly learn from all of yours. I have a 29g biocube reef tank with a couple fish but mostly Im determined to having a healthy and beautiful collection of corals. Right now mostly soft with duncans...
  2. Beej1254

    Bayer dip for corals..kill vermited snails?

    In my younger days of reef keeping (only just got to my second year) I didn't have a keen eye for the many hitchhiking pests on frag plugs. Thankfully after a closer eye developed and a good dipping regiment, I feel as though I've kept many bad things out. However, I have tons of vermited...
  3. Joshua Hurst

    Future plans? 1yr Anniversary

    So I found the receipt today from the day I bought salt to fill up the tank, and it's been a whole year! I wanted to write something to recognize it because its what I spend most of my time doing. I wanted to share a few of my personal goals, and get to know some of your guys plans! -first I...
  4. C

    Build Thread My little reef

    I have had several tanks in the past all reef tanks and one day I decided to get out of it and sold everything. After my tank was gone i missed it so bad that I bought another one and started all over. Here it is in the beginning with hardly nothing in it
  5. Garrett W.

    Build Thread Garrett's 80 Gallon Shallow Reef Build

    Hey there everyone! It's time for my new build! I am going with the Deep Blue 80g Rimless Shallow Reef tank! I ordered it from FishTanksDirect and am just waiting on it to be delivered at this time. I have a club member from my city currently building me a wood stand which will be delivered in...
  6. cwb_reeftank

    advice on how to keep a sand bed clean?

    how do you keep your sand bed look clean. I feel like after a day or two after a water change my sand looks like it did before I cleaned it. any tips or anything would be appreciated.
  7. The Past and Future of the Hobby

    The Past and Future of the Hobby

    The Past and Future of the Hobby At this time of year, we often look back on what has transpired in the past year both good and bad and think about it. For me, it was for the most part a good year in aquarium terms, as I wrote a fair amount, most of my tanks did well and I traveled more than I...
  8. cwb_reeftank

    calcium level

    ok I tested my calcium on Monday and it was at 390. I tested it today and it was at 410 and I have not put anything in my tank to raise it. I was wondering what would cause it to do that?
  9. yoffer39

    Another Video From Us Here @ El-HefeReefs

  10. pokegirl1332

    help identify and save my corals please?!?!

    I got a bunch of corals from the wwc live sales most of the ones I ordered are doing great but a few, not so much. I'm still fairly new to corals and I have these in a 120 gallon tank I upgraded to this july. the corals I'm posting came in a frag pack so I'm not entirely sure what they are...
  11. audikers

    Build Thread My new to me tank. 33 Gal

    Hello all. Here is my tank. It is a 33 gal with a HOB filter and a powerhead. I got it used from someone, and now I'm just getting it established at my house. It has its problems. Which I will tackle one at a time. Today I will be pulling all the rock out and spraying it all with peroxide...
  12. audikers

    Fish help for a new (to me) 33 gallon reef tank

    I have a new (to me) 33 gallon reef tank. It is a well established tank so I have already added coral to it. I am going to let it sit for a couple weeks before adding fish. BUT I would like advice on what kinds of fish I can add. It is 33 gallon, but as long and deep as a 50... just not as TALL...
  13. lightningreef2690

    75 Gallon Reef Stocking

    Hey everyone, So i recently stumbled upon a Lightning Maroon clown fish at a price so low i couldnt pass it up. So for the meantime i have him in a 5 gallon nano while i set up his new 75 Gallon mixed reef tank. The Lightning Maroon will obviously be the star of the tank, so i need to make sure...
  14. C

    Tank Setup Help

    I used to have a 55 gal Fish only tank with some live rock so not totally new but still a pretty much a newby . Before my aunt passed away she gave me a 130 gal acrylic tank and some other stuff. Problem is I don't really know know if I can utilize what i have from her and stuff from my old...
  15. Z

    New to saltwater aquariums. Advice needed.

    So I've been thinking of getting a saltwater reef tank for quite some time. Today I came across a post on a 55 gallon cube saltwater tank that comes with everything, even a clownfish. Only problem I have is how I would move everything, tank, live rock and sand, fish, etc. When I get to my house...
  16. alexjoha

    Large Build Alexjoha`s divider aquarium - 190gallon mixed reef

    About me: I work offshore so I`m away from my tank for 2-3 week at a time so I need a system that more or less can manage itself for that period of time. This tank will therefore be as automated as I possibly can make it, So that the tank sitter (girlfriend) has to do as little as possible with...
  17. F

    No water change reef tank?

    I recently have been spending time learning more about no water change systems that I have known about for years. Does anyone have any information on these or feedback? I am planning a HUGE reef tank and a no water change system like this is very appealing. One company I came across was this...
  18. jna042404

    DIY reef safe decor

    What type of sealer would I use over plastic? Specifically a small toy to make it salt water safe. I've read everything from silicone type 1 to UV resistant epoxy to you don't even need to seal plastic... I'd like to know from someone who has actually done this with no issues what I would need...
  19. cwb_reeftank

    Holiday themed coral

    with the holidays coming up what's some good holiday themed corals to have.
  20. Maven

    New 60 cube build

    Tank has been up and running 8 months now. Switched over from a 55 long with a canister. The sump has made life a million times easier. Currently have a sailfin tang, yellow wrasse, 3 bar gobi especially, lawnmower blenny and a mandarin. Adding clown pair this week more pictures to come. Been in...
  21. Chelsie

    Clowns loosing black coloring

    I have a frostbite clown and a phantom clown both babies still. When I bought them the black coloring was pretty dark but I noticed that since they have been in my tank their colors change. The change seems most drastic when the light changes from a whiter color to the blue. White light=paler...
  22. cwb_reeftank

    night mode?

    What does the night mode do on a pump and what is its effects on the tank. Also what is the purpose of it and is it good to use?
  23. cwb_reeftank

    Help!!!!! emergency

    my Jebao rw-4 has stopped working. I came home from class tonight and saw that my pump was not working. I have spent probably over an hour working on it trying to fix it and nothing is helping. does anyone have any suggestions on a new pump for a 55 gallon. I already have a hydor koralia...
  24. cwb_reeftank

    possible stocking list

    I have a 55 gallon tank and in it now I have a yellowtail damsel, a chrub angel, and a melanurus wrasse. my tank looks pretty empty right now but I have been looking at several different fish that would do good in my tank Fish list: Fathead Anthias (maybe 2) Yasha Goby Pinkbar Goby McCosker's...
  25. cwb_reeftank

    Red Sea Salt

    why can't I find any reviews on red sea salt. all I can find is red sea salt pro. does anyone on here use it? I just got some because my alk is to high for my system and I don't like doing a water change and it bring it back up. i'd rather keep it low at like 7-8 and not at 12.
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