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  1. ForTheLoveOfCoral21

    Build Thread 50 Lagoon Innovative Marine Build Thread

    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...
  2. wonderphil-reef

    Guess there is a leak :(

    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
  3. jsammon96

    Build Thread 40b Redo (with upgrades)

    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...
  4. rennjidk

    Nuvo 30L build

    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...
  5. R

    Nano Build 25 gallon cube reef in progress

    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...
  6. revhtree

    QUESTION OF THE DAY Build threads, Build Thread Badges, Build Thread Updates, Build, Build, Build!

    Build threads, Build Thread Badges, Build Thread Updates, Build, Build, Build! They can also be called Journals! :p Build threads are very important to R2R and to people who are looking for help on R2R. Build threads provide motivation, inspiration, learning tools and more for others. Soooooo...
  7. A

    Build Thread Waterbox Peninsula Mini 25

    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.
  8. ForTheLoveOfCoral21

    Build Thread Reefer XL 300 G2 System (65 Gal) - New Tank Build

    So, i have made my decision for the new tank build. I will be doing this in stages as life is extremely busy with work right now! ( Which is good!) The "bones" of the build, so to speak, will be the Reefer XL 300 G2 system from Red Sea. ( 65 gallons ) First piece of the puzzle will be picking...
  9. S_orourke21

    Redsea 750xxl v1 build thread

    Recently picked up a redsea 750xxl tank (glass only). It was replaced via warranty as the overflow glass was cracked during shipping. I decided to take it on as a new build and see if I could tinker with it and make a beautiful reef tank. 1st thing obviously was building the stand I was going to...
  10. Slocke

    Eelysium

    Tank build specifically for the purpose of housing a variety of small eels. Though it was time to show what I'm doing with this tank and the fairly unconventional setup. Current stock: Fish: Banded snake eel 26" Gold spotted snake eel 25" Snowflake eel 15" Engineer gobies 10" Magnificent...
  11. bar|none

    Build Thread Glass Cages SPS Dominant 200 Total with Fish Room

    Lights On! Nov 1 - 2022 Custom 155 gallon display from Glass Cages. 200+ gallon total system. Display Dimensions 50" x 30" x 24" First Post Historical Below.... Tank is next to fish room I am building Sump will be in Fish Room Custom Steel Stand Exoskeleton over a custom marine...
  12. talal reefer

    Build Thread Red sea peninsula 650

    Hi guys , never been a part of a forum before so iam excited for this new experience i want to share with you my dream tank build i have been in the hobby for a while in a 250 reefer and i am returning with a big upgrade my tank is a red sea peninsula 650 Equipment 1- 2 ATI straton LED 2-...
  13. rawhideshaba

    Large Build If I'm moving the tank i'm upgrading it too!

    57 Gallon rimless Deep blue 3' to 225 Gallon 6' in wall Ok so I have a waterproofing company coming to my basement soon and this means I need to tear down my current reef tank and move it to an area away from the outer wall of my basement. I see no reason in moving something I'm not 100% happy...
  14. R

    Build Thread Reffetsevla's two sided Mixed reef, IM 20g Fusion Pro

    First tank in several years (First ever was in 2007), I made the cardinal sin of choosing a smaller tank, and I have already started planning the upgrade, should be about September when I start piecing that together, will be a 75g Innovative Marine INT. For now, the IM 20g Fusion Pro (first gen)...
  15. A

    Build Thread Dream reef super silent tank 170g

    Excited to start my build thread. Just ordered most of the equipment and will continue over the coming weeks. I am upgrading from a 32 Gal Fluval Flex that I have had for over a year now. for my build, I wanted to choose the quietest equipment possible because it will be in my home office. I...
  16. annablankenheim

    Build Thread Anna's Waterbox 220.6 Build Thread

    Hey everyone! My name is Anna (Ah-na, like the Frozen princess) and I'm a long time lurker, but first time poster! I started reefing during COVID with a 50 gallon SCA cube. I've been bitten by the bug and currently have a Waterbox 220.6 shipping as we speak! I'm super excited to document my...
  17. CallMeLloyd

    Build Thread Lloyd's Reef Tank - 55 Gallon

    Hey everyone! New to the hobby and almost done with the cycling process. I will be posting my Reef tank journey here. Hopefully it will help some people along the way!
  18. squidarcher

    What are some of the most interesting build threads?

    I absolutely love looking through everyone's build threads (Especially the monster ones!), and there are many weird/interesting techniques that i see people use on their tanks! Aquascapes are also very interesting to see. What are your favorite build threads, or ones that you think are...
  19. kiswanson

    Nano Build 40 ounce PNW Pico reef office tank

    Next office build! A PNW 40 oz “reef” system! Just running rodi water right now. Thinking of adding a few pieces of cycled rock, a little sand, and, this may be crazy, but a few pocillopora frags. I’ve always had good luck with pocillopora, so I thought it’s my best bet for an sps. SPS in such a...
  20. Blakethereefguy

    AIO Build Starting new build after moving (IM Nuvo 20)

    After breaking down my old setup that had been running strong for 4 years the best decision was to part ways with everything that needed life support. I kept most of my dry goods and am finally starting my first build thread. So join me on my journey or let us call it round 2 of this IM Nuvo 20s...
  21. D

    Build Thread Under the Dome - 29g long

    Current progress: If you read further down, you'll see that my 425 build got put on a major hold and I'm using what would be my QT as a DT, and a small 10g as a QT instead. Right now the 29g rolls with a Seaclone 110 HOB skimmer and 2x Nicrew Hypereef 100's. For flow I'm using a UnicLife W-10...
  22. radreef02

    RadReef - RedSea 200XL reef build

    This is the beginning of my redsea 200xl. My complete restart of reefing. started 3/23/22 Livestock plan currently : 1 small yellow tang 2 small gladiator clownfish planning to do all types of corals. No plan yet.
  23. R

    Build Thread Red Sea e260 Build Thread

    This tank has been up and running for a bit but I thought I'd start a build thread for it. Monday 17/01/2022 I bought a second hand Red Sea E260 from my LFS that came with all equipment including the sump upgrade for $5000 AUD. about $3700 USD Tank 2 x stock Ai Hydra 26s 2 x return pumps 1 x...
  24. jtone_philthy_aquatics

    Build Thread Red Sea reefer xl 200

    Starting up a new build thread for my newest system redsea reefer xl200 build radion xr15 blue g5 Bubble magus 3ex skimmer Jebao dosing pump 13 watt uv Phosphate / carbon reactor Swapped out filter sock for filter cup (redsea) (X2) innovative marine wave link pumps ( med ) set on pulse...
  25. R

    Build Thread First Build - Aquatop Recife Eco 24g

    Assuming work doesn’t run too late, tomorrow will be starting day for my first tank. Tank - Aquatop Recife eco 24g cube ready to go. It’s really quite nice looking, but I imagine the skimmer/light may need to be upgraded sooner than later Location - I’ve already received comments about the...
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