build advice

I just got a Red Sea Desktop Peninsula and was hoping to reuse a stand I already owned. When I position the tank in the orientation of my preference, the AIO sump area hangs off the back of the stand by 1-5/8”. I’m curious if this could cause any issues with the seams of the tank? My gut...

Using the movement of this beautiful algae I’m working on landscaping , Does this flow look good? It’ll be a softie & LPS tank. I was finally able to do some deep maintenance after some procrastination (and replacing my RODI canister) and I decided to swap out a smaller power head I had in this...

I have a RedSea Reefer 350 v3, I have literally nothing other than the tank, stand, sump and a RODI system that needs new filters, which all need to be cleaned. I'm not trying to get fish or coral in ASAP but definitely want to get it cycling, like with just live rock or something that will...

Decided it was time I upgraded my 125 petsmart build, to something a bit more professional. After weeks of research on all major brands (Waterbox, redsea, Prostar, SCA etc) I finally settled on the innovative marine 200, I really loved the Eurobracing, aluminum stand, sump, and lets be honest...

Question for the brain trust here. Working on setting up my tank after many years out of the game. I finally got an RODI unit and made water. I tested all my piping and found a small leak on my return line. The leak is right near the bulk head. My question is do I need to replace that section...

Hello everyone, long time lurker but new to posting. 90 gallon display with 20 gallon sump, roller mat filter, oversized skimmer. Cheap Nicrew lighting, really want to upgrade to a couple AI or Kessil, but been running these for the last year at 50%. The lighting may be my issue, which I'll...

I want to upgrade to a 125 gallon aquarium, 72”! The agreed upon space is our dining room where we have a dining room table on order (92” long + chairs) which (unfortunately) gets the priority for footprint in the room. We think we can fit the Aqueon 125 gallon which is 72.5” (wide, so left to...

See build thread for context! First, we’ll need to pick a tank type. Let me know what kind of tank you’d like to use for this build.

I got my first freshwater tank from a friend who was moving and couldn't take it with them, and it wasn't long before I realized freshwater wouldn't be as satisfying as building and maintaining a reef aquarium. Being on a graduate student budget, I knew my best shot at getting into a reef tank...

Hey Guys - I picked up this custom tank last week, it’s already been drilled, plumbed and running for a year. The way it’s engineered is strange to me - there is a bulkhead drilled into the bottom left corner, and a pipe coming out - around 2” I’d say. Then there is like an overflow tower that...

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...

Hi All, I am embarking on a new upgrade to my 50 Gallon Nuvo (up and running for 2.5 years and now moving to a INT 100. Needless to say I am excited and anxious about the sump plumbing. Bellow is the draft of how I wanted to plumb the Bean Animal that comes with the INT Tanks. You will see...

Hey Guys, Just wondering what everyones thoughts are regarding the Aqua Ultraviolet twist vs the Pentair UV steriliser. Im new to the hobby and in the process of cycling my aquarium. I had Ich run through my Nano reef tank before I even got to the point of adding coral and I'm intent on doing...

Hi everyone! I’m starting a project for my adorable captive bred seahorse herd. I found an amazing 150 gal 36” cube on offer up for $200! It had a stand but it was way too tall for me (5’1” person here), so I decided to build my own! I made it so the stand had a 1” lip on 3 of the 4 sides. The...

In the process of downsizing my 350G acrylic tank. Although customized tank sounds more superior and stable option - I am getting stuck into a black hole of going back and forth and doubting all my decisions... Rimless is pretty but traditional canopy style might fit better with the overall...

I am newer to the hobby. I used to have a 29G Saltwater tank about 10 years ago and am confident that I've forgotten everything but I do remember really enjoying it. I made the decision to jump back in. I was going to start with a 55G tank but was talked out of that by the worker at my LFS...

I am newer to the hobby. I used to have a 29G Saltwater tank about 10 years ago and am confident that I've forgotten everything but remember really enjoying it. I made the decision to jump back in. I was going to start with a 55G tank but was talked out of that by the worker at my LFS, saying I...

Hello, I’m a reefoholic who has been in remission for about 6 years or so. I’m planning on making a full blown return to my reefing ways and I want to make sure I do it right this time. One of the main reason for my absence from the hobby was my wife was unhappy with the home that I was...

I have a Pro Clear 230 I am currently building and in the final steps before cycling. I know a sterilizer is useless during cycling and don’t plan on using one until later on but I wanted to go ahead and do my research and narrow down which one to get. I have been looking at the Aqua UV and the...

Hi everyone, I’m planning a bean animal backpack overflow on my new build, and also want to include an automatic fleece roller (the only style available here is pictured). Any suggestions on how to plumb the two return lines from the bean animal into the fleece roller? I’m sure someone must...

Here’s what I’m looking at: I know there are threads on here addressing electrical organization but I’m having an issue with search terms and finding good threads with multiple options, so please post your favorites! I’ve set up a fish room, so I hope to keep this compartment completely dry...