build advise

When I set up my tank 5 months ago, the local fish store I work at didn’t have the best selection of rock, and it was only dry rock. But we just got a shipment of some really nice live rock chunks with lots of coralline algae on it. I’m wondering if it would hurt anything to add a small piece to...

Alright, so this is the start of my journey with my father on building a display reef tank. The tank is a little less than 90 gallons but with the sump installed it may be a little more than that. The dimension are 36 x 16 x 20 = 20736 cubic inches = roughly 90 gallons. I bought this tank used...

I originally ordered 3D printed media trays with flow direction that I would use for media bags in chamber 1 and a refugium in chamber 2… the story on that is in my other post here: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/refugium-build-decision-for-fluval-evo-13-5.1061800/#post-12656820 I still...

Hey Folks, I am searching for a 280 Gallon (8ft x 30" x 22") tank - one of the option that is tempting has 1/2" glass thickness. This is not my living room build but more of a garage build. Wondering if any one has long term success with this size and thickness ?

So it looks like my Reef Savvy tank is finally on the build table and am excited to finally get this build moving forward again!!!! My question is how much lighting do you think I should have on this tank. For this build I currently have 4 qty Radion XR30 Pro's (Red) that are planned to go...

I have a 525XL G2 and I'm ready to set up my ReefDose and I'd like to see pictures of your setup on a slide-out and how you run the wiring and tubes.

Hello, I recently got a deal on a aquatlantis aquaview 130. This is going to be an upgrade from my 72 gallon bowlfront in my basement, it’s going into the living room so it needs to be silent. Here are some of my concerns with the tank: The return pump plumbing looks to be 1/4 inch, kinda...

Hi all, i live in india and i've just started setting up a 150g DT and a 75g sump. ive added live sand and art rock in the main dt with two wave makers and an ato. my sump consists of a one cove i-200 internal protein skimmer, a media reactor, an algae reactor, a bubble magus roller filter, some...

I have been dreaming and dreaming of having my own saltwater reef tank. When my husband caught me reading a book about saltwater aquariums in my free time, I got the green light to go wild and get what I want! I found a local experienced reefer who wanted to upgrade his system and sold me his...

Hi, So ive been out the hobby a little while and i want to start up a new tank. Im looking at getting a Red Sea Reefer 170. Im looking to set up a predominantly SPS tank with some Euphillyia. Now, my question is, im not sure if i should get an AIO or the sumped version? Has anyone got any...

I have a ProStar 230 gallon tank I have been slowly putting together, still dry, and I have been debating since starting the project how I want my aquascape to look. The goal for my tank is a mix reef build, heavy on the LPS side since I like to see a lot of flow and motion in tanks. Like most...

Hello Everyone! I am looking at building a frame for my 125gal tank. I am looking for ideas on the best way to design the front of the tank for accessibility and function. My current plan is to have a metal base frame then adding wood around it for looks and function. Tell me you ideas or what...

Just like the title, I am starting to save for a new set up and wondering who is best for build quality, customer service and value and why. Thanks!!

I have decided to take on the challenge of a nano reef tank. I plan to keep some zoas, mushroooms, a leather and perhaps some Xenia or other softies. I have had my tank cycling and will continue to monitor the process.

1st I've ordered media baskets for the tank. Looking at chemipure blue 5.5 Oz is rated for 35 to 50 gal. So using it is a little over powered, but not super over powered. But that will go on the media tray on 1 side. Filter floss will go in top of both, but the basket with the blue will have...

Hey Reefers! 2020 started with me taking a new job where I thought taking a paycut would pay off in the end, lockdown started a few weeks later. 2020 ended like it did for many of you, with a lot of downs and some ups. 2021 started with me getting laid off - rough patch was turning darker. I...

Hey Reefers :) I am kind of new to the hobby. I have 29 Cube reef tank for 3 years before I moved to SoCal area and had to sell it. I am a big fan of the hobby and I want to start again. My previous setup was a simple AIO setup for keeping softies and easy fishes. Now, I want to build a much...

New tank is ready, I have Carib Live sand, RO water, and Fritz RPM salt. What goes first? o_O The internet has all kinds of theories and "best practices." So I am confused. Since I am new to the hobby, I don't have a container to hold 55 gallons of water, and do a salt mix for 12 hours.

Hello everyone, I'm starting this thread to help myself out a bit. I've got a Cobalt Aquatics CVue 40 that I'm not using at the moment and I decided to set it up as a frag tank. I won't actually be setting it up until I move from my dorm room to an actual house so I won't have to move it. I'm...

So I've narrowed in on my first saltwater tank that I'll get for my apartment once I move in a few months. I'm looking for any advice on anything regarding the equipment choices and stocking list. Waterbox AIO 35.2 (33 gallon 2'x2' cube). I chose this tank since it makes the most sense in case...

In the process of handling a 125 and I ended up with this CVUE 40 all in one. I thew together a quick aquascape, filled it, added some seeded rock and macro algae to the refugium and started the cycle. what would you do with this tank? I’m genuinely interested in some unique ideas, here are...

I’m looking at the IM fusion 40g and the JBJ 45g. Any pros and cons I should be considering?

Hello hello! I’ve recently started a 125 build. The tank is set, sump plumbed, filled with sand, rock, and water, and cycling! Now I need to figure out lighting. The setup came with 2 Kessil A150W lights. It seems to me that these will not be sufficient for a mixed reef setup (plus they’re just...

Hi all, My Evo has been up and running for a couple of months now and I was just looking for suggestions on possible further improvements? Thank you all so much for your time & help, it is beyond greatly appreciated! (: Current Build: Chamber 1 (AIO Intake) - Refegium (gracilia, 1/2lb live...

Now I have recently just purchased a WATERBOX 70.2 marine tank. Will do a build thread shortly. I'm now asking what people do regarding all their controller's and cables and how do you manage them? Never been a fan of having electricity and water in the same cabinet. Assistance and or...