Hello everyone, I am currently going to be starting my 50 gallon lowboy tank so I am just wondering what you guys recommend for stock options the tank dimensions are 48 x 24 x 10 I would really like one showpiece fish like a small tang but not sure what I would go with really looking for your...
Hi everyone quick question I am wandering how many lights do I need for a innovative marine 50 gallon laggon I am currently using Ai prime lights and the length is 29.92 and height is 16.62 and width is 23.62. Thanks
Hi, I recently purchased a 50 gallon aquarium by innovative marine and was wondering if my planned stocking list works for the aquarium. Any advice is apppreciate!
My list:
2 storm clownfish, 1 Midas blenny, 1 flame back angel, 1 neon goby, 1 fire fish, 1 green chromis, 1 damselfish, 1 Bangaii...
Hi, I just purchased the IM 50 ext w an 32 gal sump and am thinking about what I will stock it with for future. My plan was having 2 storm clownfish, 1 Midas blenny, 1 flame back angel, 1 neon goby, 1 banggai cardinal, 6 green chromis. please let me know if this list works and any advice if you...
Hey everyone, I hope all you are doing well. As I said in the title I would love to keep an angelfish, a butterfly and a tang if possible. And I am not planning on getting a bigger tank. My tank is 80W x 42D x 65 cm. Here is the list of the fish that I am interested in getting. Pls note that i...
All-I am looking to get back into the hobby after a 30 year hiatus.
The only place in my house that would accommodate an aquarium is the kitchen bar.
I am looking at the Waterbox 50 and it would go on top of a Marble countertop supported by two 3/4” plywood cabinets.
I am trying to gauge...
I am planning on upgrading my 14g AIO cube to a Seapora 50g (36x18x18) This will be a 100% diy stand, sump and canopy system. I plan to reuse as much of the old components and rock I have in storage and as many of the new ones i can from the 14g. I made some to scale rough drawings to figure...
Reef ready 50 gallon aquarium with stand. Has current loop system installed (both light and wave maker controller with display module/ remote) and comes with 1060 gph wave pump, 46” Current Marine LED light, tank mounts for lights, 75 gallon sump with over flow (has built in protein skimmer and...
I am building a clownfish wall for breeding and want a large sump and I have 72 inches long. How big should I go? I was thinking 75 gallon atleast?! Is that too big? 50 gallon?!
should I buy a fancy one or should I get a cheap tank that fits my measurements and build my own? Or should I just...
Hello All,
I'm starting this thread to document my new build! To give some background, I'm new-ish to reefing (but not aquariums), and currently have a 75 gallon with 20 gallon sump setup in my Dining room. Well, life happens and I'll be taking that tank down in order to install a piano for...
What's up everyone!
I had a nano reef Biocube 14 gallon back in college but now that I am settled (& have more cash) I am getting back into the hobby! I am by no means an expert so all constructive criticism and advise is welcome. There isn't much material out there regarding the Waterbox 50.3...
Hello,
I am looking into setting up a Waterbox AIO 50.3. The only spot it works in my house is in my home office which has a brand new low pile carpet. Of course I want to make sure this tank is stable. Any recommendations? I was thinking putting some plywood or foam between the stand and the...
What's up Reef2reef, I've been lurking for a couple months & Finally got started on my build for a AIO Innovative marine 50 gallon lagoon. Just finished my aquascape & now need advice on what reurn pump to get, along with power heads or wave makers.
My 1st options are the vectra s2...
We've been cycling a 53 gallon saltwater aquarium for about 20 days now, using a Red Sea Reef Mature Starter Kit for adding the nitrifying and denitrifiying bacteria. Our setup includes live rock, live sand, a protein skimmer, and a biofilter media block. We have been cycling according to...
Hi all, just looking for any opinions or experiences on frag tanks. i worked in a reef store recently so i get the jist, but i am about to purchase a low boy style frag tank like this, but i don’t really like the black rim around it. any suggestions for around 50 gallons? thanks all
Ok, well I'm finally posting my build now that its been up and running for a year and I am upgrading to something larger.
Tank is a RS 250 MAX - picked up used but in good condition.
For filtration, I've added a custom algae scrubber to the right hand chamber, I use intank media basket...
My 50 gallon aquarium has cycled. My question is when I should add a CUC and what are recommendations for a CUC. I plan on having two clowns, Six line wrasse, Royal Gramma, and possibly one more (would like opinion for another) or concerns of list. I plan on just running soft corals to start and...
Hello everyone,
I joined the forum about a year ago and so far I’ve just been following a bunch of different threads, chiming in here and there, reading everything I can and just generally lurking. I’m finally ready after about 18 months of planning and accumulating equipment to start my...
This is the SCA 50 gallon system I bought off amazon to go in my new apartment. This is my 5th tank build, but first brand new tank and first time using a cube.
Here’s the tank when it arrived. Well, a little after it arrived. I got excited and started opening boxes before I remembered to snap...
hey everyone is looking for a few last suggestions for cool fish in my 50 cube. So far I have 3 fire fish, Banggai cardinal, melanurus wrasse, sand sifting goby, and a stary blenny. All fish are fat and healthy. I’m looking for a few more fish to complete my stocking list. I know I can get...
Hi there guys!
So im new to the hobby and very interested in keeping a reef aquarium.
I noticed my father had a an empty 50gal tank in his garage and felt I can put it to good use,
its a normal tank with a fall back filter, hood light, and heater, I understand this filtration and light wouldn't...
New still in wrap 50 gal acrylic aquarium, manufacturer: Clear for Life 36"L x 15"W x 20"H $200
Wet/dry filter, used less than 3 months then put in storage, has internal overflow box (via suction cups), hang on filter box with siphon tube and pre filter, bio media, ect. 24"L x 8"W x 14"H...
I recently inherited a 50g tank (48" x 13" x 19")that had been used as a freshwater tank. It came with a 10g sump, completely unused - my relative never set it up, was just gathering dust in the attic. I'm not new to saltwater or reefing, but I am new to sumps - my 9-year-old BioCube has never...
HEllo R2R
Im going to need your guys help on this one.
A little overview
I am starting a build thread as soon as my Tank arrives i have ordered the 50 gallon starfire cube from SCA, I hope starfire glass is as good as people say it is as (i have never seen it in person).
As of now i have...