build thread

Hello! I am just about ready to start up my first reef tank. I know this first time through will have plenty of ups/downs/unknowns, but am super excited, and look forward to learning in part through the more experience reefers out there. My First Build Short Version- There is none, sorry...

Here's my build thread. I'll try and start from the beginning when I started before ending up with the 20gallon AIO I have now. May take me a few days to find pics and get them posted. Here's how it started: A Fluval Chi 5g (was freshwater, but the pump failed and I decided to repurpose), a...

I started back into the hobby 4 months ago and forgot how much patience is required. My nano tank is still pretty new, but I decided I want a little bit more space and a cleaner setup for the long term. So....instead of keeping my little practice WaterBox for a year and then starting a new tank...

So I was going to do the traditional buy a larger saltwater tank and then get a quarantine tank etc. later, but decided I would flip that. I'm not doing things quite by the book, or like many do them. I picked up an inexpensive hang on back Aqueon 29 gallon and the following items: 30...

Hey folks just wanted to share my new build for a 100g tank. I'm getting back into the hobby after taking a 12 year break. This time I'm going with more automation to make it more manageable. This past weekend I finished the control panel and hope to be adding some new inhabitants very soon...

I setup a new, small tank in our living room - a Biocube 32 with Coralife stand. We're beginning this as a low-maintenance FOWLR, but I'm sure I'll get sucked into upgrades and keeping more kinds of coral down the road. We've previously has 3 other medium sized mixed reef aquariums. I setup...

Welcome to another installment of "how come you've never been married"? With your host, Michael. Before we begin, let's lower our heads in prayer. "forgive me father, for I have sinned. It's been two weeks since my own account put a hit out on me.." Now, let's follow along as we turn this...

Guess I’ll throw myself into the tank build mix, which I’ll preface by saying this wasn’t my smartest decision while married. The Wife is 31 weeks pregnant and our 2-yr old just started to love fishies … so naturally I impulse bought a tank. As it is usually said, this will be an...

So I figured better late than never... I will be getting my first fish tomorrow! In the meantime here is my first ever tank build thread! Equipment: Tank - 40 Breeder w/ FijiCube 600gph Overflow Stand - Made by a friendly local reefer found on FB. Rock - ARC Reef Stacker Dry Rock(65lbs...

I adopted this tank a couple of months ago. Decided to break everything down and sterilise it. Removed old silicone and rebraced with all new solicone on the inside. Got a stand and finally it's up. So far I have 3 fishes that are in QT for another week (2nd batch of fish going into QT...

90 Gallon Pro-Star Rimless AIO Set-Up. Red Sea ReefLED 90w Lights. Reef-Power RP-M Power Heads. Marine DC Pump DCQ-6000. Delivery Date: 12/20/21 Live Rock Arrives: 12/15/21 Final adjustments made to our rockscape: 12/24/21 First rock goes in: 12/25/21 Unfortunately we couldn't get the...

After 15+ years in the hobby, I have started building my dream tank. My Red Sea 3XL 900 was delivered in February 2021 and sat in my garage until October 2021. The tank is now set up and plumbed. Waiting on me to build the habitat negative aquascape. Work hours and the holidays have slowed...

So guys it took me a while to get started and get to know R2R a little but here we are! November 15th I started my first ever reef tank. It’s a 15gal AIO and I added an extra pump for flow and also a very quiet return pump and skimmer since it’s in the living room. I set it up with coral sand...

My first saltwater tank is about to turn 1 year old, so I have decided to start this build thread journal. I will post all about my progress over the past year and keep a running thread of new updates :) A little background about my tank: My boyfriend surprised me with a tank of my choosing as...

Hello reef2reef I’m starting build thread for my first reef. I have been running freshwater planted tanks but I’m going to be shutting down my high tech shrimp tank. I originally got into the freshwater to get a grip on the hobby. My wife and I live in a tiny home on wheels so my tank will be in...

I got this Miracles 120g tank from a fellow reefer @hart24601. I haven’t figured out every detail of the build but my first goal is to get the cycle started. It will be a mixed reef with a good amount of SPS. I moved the tank with help from friends a few months ago. It’s a beast with 3/4 glass...

Let's get into the AIO DIY build Here is a link if you have not seen the Build Thread for the DIY stand - OHReef's DIY 20 Gallon Long Stand - Build Thread Current Equipment: Sicce Syncra Silent 1.0 - 251GPH Eheim 75W heater 2 - Current USA eFlux Wave Pumps 660GPH (only running 1 currently...

Hey Everyone, This is going to be the build thread for my DIY AIO 20 Gallon Long Reef. Everything was built from scratch. This idea has been in my head for years, and has finally come to fruition. To begin, I designed the stand. I work from home (even before COVID came around) and wanted to...

Hi All, I am new to the forum and looking forward to learning and engaging with you all! I have been trying to get this aquarium up an running since 2018 and after various delays, life, moving, etc.. I have finally started cycling my main 150 Gallon DT! It was really fun going back through...

After 3 years and 1000s of hours of youtube researching (I think I have watched every BRS video available) and learning coral reef biology with my mixed reef 65 gallon tank I have started my next reef project. I feel like Ryan and Randy are family!! I have purchased the Waterbox Reef XL 270.6...

Hi Reefing community, I am new so any guidance welcome. Classic freshwater tank experience but wanted to dive into saltwater and finally (kinda) have the finances to do it. I was initially going to wet my feet with a 123L Fluval AIO but found my new IM 70g drop-off tank for a steal (80% off!)...

Well the journey starts here. 11/29/2021 I've done Freshwater Planted Tanks on and off for 20 plus years now but the kid won a bet with me and made me promise to do a reef tank. And since I can't break a promise ;-) ... I wanted a Reefer S850 but I could not make the numbers work so I put my...

Build equipment Red Sea Reefer 200XL 2 x Tunze 6095 Syncra Pro (550 GPH) - Sicce (Return) Reef Octopus Classic 110INT 4” Internal Protein Skimmer 300W Titanium Heater Element - Bulk Reef Supply Kessil A360X & Hybrid 4-bulb t5 fixture 2 x BRS dosing pumps for 2 part Reactors BRS biopellets...

First ever saltwater tank! Started with bc an Aqueon 55 LED starter kit and went to upgrading! Current upgrades include: Cheap soon to be replaced powerhead Viparspectra 165 lights Next up I will be upgrading powerheads and filtration! Current Stock Ocellaris clownfish Orange ricordea...

The journey started back in February when I pre-ordered the new S-1000 for our new home. It was delivered to my LFS back in July, and the house was finished late in October. Throughout the year, I've been working on acquiring and building various pieces of the puzzle. The light at the end of...