build thread

I introduced myself and my hubby at the beginning of 2022, but never started a build thread. I'm usually on my phone when I come to R2R and I was not about to try to write this on the phone. If you want to get straight to tank stuff, skip the next 3 paragraphs of back story. The title? Maybe a...

So I am stopping the previous 10G build thread.... I had to do an emergency tank replacement after the 10 gallon tank developed a leak. I came back from a weekend away and noticed there was a puddle of water at one of the back corners. I immediately rechecked the fish to make sure no one decided...

I've been out of the hobby for a couple years now. I kept a lot of my equipment and have finally decided it's time to jump back in. I've started with my Nuvo 20 AIO. Equipment: . Radion XR30 Gen4 . 100Watt Heater . Overflow caddy with ChemiPure Blue and filter floss . IM UV in other over flow...

So, my 29 gallon got taken down while I was at Basic Training and a 65 gallon JBJ AIO tank got put up. I am now home and able to enjoy the tank! Set up in June Current habitants Fish Oscellaris clown Carmel clown Fire goby Royal Gramma Inverts Tiger...

this thread is turning into a picture book. With life getting a little busier, I downgraded to a 65 gallon reef (from 250 gallons) and focused on growing out some of the corals I currently have. I added a small frag tank in the basement to collect some other interesting corals I come across...

So, i really want to set up a reef, but I was wondering, do I really need a sump for something under 40 gallons? The main limiting factor for me is cost. i have a finished basement, so I can go as big/heavy as I want, but ima teenage soon 2 be reefer so I don't have unlimited cash. What would be...

Ok, so to start off, this aquarium is a Fluval Chi, a 5 gallon, 10”x10”x12” aquarium that was a betta’s originally, I upgraded the betta’s tank, and turned the Fluval Chi into a saltwater aquarium, I forgot to take photos of me painting the back of it, and adding sand and rock. Also I am using a...

Ok, so to start off, this aquarium is a Fluval Chi, a 5 gallon, 10”x10”x12” aquarium that was a betta’s originally, I upgraded the betta’s tank, and turned the Fluval Chi into a saltwater aquarium, I forgot to take photos of me painting the back of it, and adding sand and rock. Also I am using a...

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Posting my build thread. I went with a Prostar Proclear 230. Lighting is four radion xr30 g5’s with the RMS brace. I went with a toplids custom lid. I have four mp40’s for powerheads. I’m running an Neptune Apex. Using the ORP, salinity, PH and temp probes. Also running a Neptune Trident and...

11/9/2022 ; Hi everyone. Starting off a new adventure with a new technique. Im building a cubic 16 inch tank starting from dry rock and sand. I will try my best to not use any MECHANICAL filtration (ie filter sponges etc) as much as possible (inspired by Dannys Aquarium from YouTube). The most...

Hi R2R- Thanks for stopping by my our build thread, hope this little project is fun and exciting for myself and the community here! MY BACKGROUND I’ve been reefing for about 5 years now, but like many of my fellow reefers, I have trouble deciding what to actually do with my builds. Do I do a...

just wanted to get a thread started as I build my new reef tank. It’s a waterbox 110.4 with two mp40’s,3 xr15’s and I’ll keep adding details as I get things setup. But for now here is a picture of the setup so far. Also my first attempt as rock scaping.

My first ever saltwater tank is now set up! I'm on Day 2 and the sand has finally settled and I'm loving what I'm seeing so far! Day 2 Test parameters: Specific Gravity: 1.021- added a bit of salt to get up to my goal of 1.025. Nitrites: 0 Ammonia: 2.0ppm - added at same time as bacteria...

Last year I got lucky enough to find a person trying to sale their custom made 12’ 400G tank. They were moving out of their house, and it did not fit in the new house. $1500 later, the tank was mine. It included the stand, sumps, and a bunch of miscellaneous equipment. I paid a LFS owner $1000...

It's been 20 years and we back in the hobby. I have always loved marine life and the ultimate beauty that come with it. But only in part to my grandson who loves clown fish and his sad face of dispair when we walked out of the Salt Water store. He was my motivation to get back in. 20 years ago...

Hello everyone, I've been out of the hobby for about 6 years but i had been quite active in the hobby prior to that dating back to 2002. I had 3 tanks in the past, a 85 gallon half hex, 29 biocube, and 20 gallon standard tank. My kids are now at the age where they have taken a real interest in...

I have an Aqueon 90 gallon Been setup now for about a year now. Ive been keeping reef tank for about 7 years and freshwater for 9 years Started with 10 gallon to 20 gallon to 40 gallon then now Will Add More Pictures in the Future DIY Stand and Canopy made by me DIY 40 Gallon Breeder Sump with...

Happy Saturday everyone! So, i have a pretty decked out Evo 13.5 gallon, and as like everyone else, got the itch to go bigger. The tank is the Innovative Marine 50 EXT - IM had a 40% off sale on this tank so i bit the bullet and got the tank and stand. Lighting will be two Hydra 32 HDs Flow...

So building a small acrylic tank, test how easy it is. It's only tiny, but I filled it with water today, and I think I have a small leak It's only one side. I used a different glue on that side compared to the rest. On that side, I used Tensol 12 compared to the other side using Acrifix 192

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...

Just picked up a 30L off of FB with a ton of extra equipment (most of which I am reselling). The only thing I kept was the tank itself, diy screen lid, and an old feeding port cover which works amazingly as a sump cover. The stand I found at Petsmart for $200 and has turned out to be...

So I'm starting my first into keeping coral with an invert-only reef in an 18-inch acrylic cube. The tank will sit in a corner and be visible from the front and audience left. I've started on the rockwork in three pieces and would love feedback: My tentative thinking is to start primarily with...

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I started my reef in October 2021 and have so far only documented the progress on Instagram @another_world_reef I'm posting here to gain insight from other reefers as I continue with my goal of having a flourishing soft coral reef.