tank build series

  1. Newbiereefguy31

    Build Thread IM nuvo 25 build - new reefer - 90/10 method

    # 🐠 IM Nuvo Lagoon 25 Build Thread | Streeterville, Chicago | Serious Reefs 90/10 Method Hey R2R! Starting my first reef build and wanted to document everything here. Running the Serious Reefs 90/10 biome method on an IM Nuvo Lagoon 25 with the IM APS Stand in white. Would love feedback from...
  2. H

    Build Thread My reefing journey so far

    hello everyone, I wanted to take the time to share my experience I have had in the last year and a half in the reef keeping hobby. So far it has been a rollercoaster in every way possible from multiple tanks to nutrient imbalance and diseases. I will start with my very first tank it was a...
  3. Skunk_Works

    Build Thread Training Wheels Off: From Starter to SPS in a Waterbox 20G - 10.09.2025

    Hey everyone, This is my first Reef2Reef build thread, and I’m excited to finally share the start of my reefing journey! I’m about halfway through my cycle, lights off, fishless, and just letting the bacteria do their thing. My nitrite levels have stayed high for quite a while, but ammonia is...
  4. D

    Daniel’s 125 gallon (tall) mixed budget reef

    Hey guys, so after a year in this hobby and many more in freshwater, I’ve decided to upgrade my 60 gallon cube to a 125 gallon tank. The tank measures 120l x50w x 80h, so it’s a bit unique that way. I am going doing my masters, so I do everything DIY with second hand equipment from a WhatsApp...
  5. VSVP bet

    DIY 1300gal (ish) Glass Tank Build, Theoretical Build and Planning...

    Hey everyone, planning a monster tank here. I have several builds under my belt, ranging from drilling, plumbing and stand construction on a 125g, a custom AIO 33, and a few others... But nothing compared to this plan. I have a few questions, as I plan to get class cut and assemble this tank...
  6. jwood73

    Build Thread 90G No Rush Mixed Reef Build

    I just picked up a used 90G (rimmed) with acrylic sump for a decent price. This will be a long slow process for me (probably at least a year before I have it up and running as I need to accumulate the sump equipment, build the stand, cycle more rock, etc.). It is currently sitting in my truck...
  7. M

    Build Thread Reef tank build

    Hello my name Roy, I am from Massachusetts working on an amazing reef tank soon.
  8. Ann Enomy

    Disaster recovery/ rebuild thread.

    I just wanted to Start a thread on My re-build recovery efforts as I have had some great advise and would like to share the process as it is happening. Hopefully others can learn from my mistakes and avoid some of the heartache I have suffered. 4/21/23 19:22 GFCI tripped from faulty cooling...
  9. OfficeReefer

    Build Thread OfficeReefer's Study Tank - Reefer 250 v3 Build

    Hello R2R, I see a lot of folks writing about their builds now, so I will share some details below. I've been in the hobby for over 15 years now. My interest all started with an investor of mine that had an impressive 120g on display at his office. At the time, I started with a 55g without...
  10. porawhora

    Large Build 180g SPS dominant build thread

    Well, it’s been a while I’ve stayed busy working and maintaining my 75g tank. Lost my favorite timor wrasse- possibly to uronema. It’s finally time!! This will be the official start of my 180g SPS dominant build. I went to a LFS, and bought a used tank new stand and sump. The owner was supposed...
  11. Nate Chalk

    72x30x18 DIY build thread

    And away....we.... go! Glass is here, sump here, all the supplies to build and drill ready to go.
  12. Callieach

    Cube Build 60 Gallon Cube SetUp and Growth

    Hey, lovelies! So, we came in to a 60 gallon Cube over the weekend. Figured why not share the setup and transformation of this beauty? :D Got it cleaned, positioned, and filled with water and substrate yesterday morning. And the new skimmer for it arrived today. Woohoo! As of right now...
  13. JoshB94

    Large Build First 18 Months ... and 13 Tanks

    Hello R2R I'm Josh. Welcome to my first thread. I've been contemplating this for months. I got my first Partner badge today and it motivated me to get this going. The title might make me sound like a crazy cat lady for corals, but it's finally time I start a build thread of this hobby that has...
  14. Swanky

    Build Thread Day Late, & Always a Dollar Short!

    I've been meaning to work on this build thread, and seeing as how this is my very first foray into our wonderful salty world - I find myself with a week of vacation, and figured better late than never. Also, the timing couldn't be better as right about the Fourth of July here in the states, will...
  15. alimac122

    Build Thread Ali's 90g Cube Build

    So. I purchased a 90g tank sumpstand and accessories for $400 from a guy that’s going an upgrade/downgrade from 5 tanks to 2. It was too good to be true. so everything is loaded up, and I’m taking it home. I’m super excited to move my 36 to a 90. well. We get the stand in the front door and...
  16. C_mo97

    Build Thread My First All DIY Tank Build

    Hey Guys, So maybe you can tell from the title but I am building a complete system from scratch (Tank, Stand, Sump, and plumbing). I will post my progress on this thread so stay tuned. Here are some pics from the stand.
  17. midlife-reefer

    Build Thread First Reef Tank - IM NUVO SR-60

    A couple of weekends ago, I almost bought a brand new Innovative Marine Fusion Nano 20. It was on sale for $240 and came with lights. I debated and when I finally decided to pull the trigger on it, it was gone. It just disappeared from my shopping cart. POOF!! It was no longer available on...
  18. wolfthefallen

    Build Thread wolfthefallen's 4 Gallon cube

    So I had a 4.2 gallon deep blue cube sitting around, and itch to do something with a Coralife 30G Marine Filter with Protein Skimmer.. So what the heck, lets over skim and filter a little 4 gallon pico tank... Soo I grabbed some dry rock that I was not using and tossed it in, i just need to get...
  19. Jerry Ebner

    Build Thread 60 gallon marineland build

    60 gallon marineland build DIY stand. Cube tank eshoops cube sump Kessil h80 refiguium light Reef Oct various 6 dc return pump Reef Oct skimmer Dry rock curing currently Dry sand in box. Stuck waiting on rock :(
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