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Starting a build thread here for my Red Sea Reefer 250. I'll be doing an SPS Dominant tank with AWC/as much automated as possible since I travel with work quite a lot. The primary goal is for stability and minimal time with hands in the tank. I think a big part of this is going to be the fish...

I keep a nano reef with a blue striped pipefish. Anyone recommend any specific corals or macro algae?

I have been wanting a reef tank for years. I finally ordered a Waterbox Reef 220.6 tank and cabinet a couple of weeks ago. It’s back ordered, estimated 6-8 weeks, so 4-6 weeks remaining. This is my first tank. I am currently planning to have fish and mixed coral. My tank will be in my...

My 300 gallon / 1.100 liter drop-off display tank was in the living room, and now we remodeled the house and ended in the hall. Allowing a complete restart. Despite losing the peninsula feel, where the tank was initially build for, I do think the new place is ok, And now 4 months running and...

I got a new-to-me BioCube 29 with no lights. I inherited live sand, live rock, the tank, and the stand. After putting it in the spot of the 16 (after moving that tank catty corner) I put the Live Rock in, some new Special Grade aragonite and the water that was in the buckets with the LR. I...

Hey all, this is my first time joining/posting on a forum of any kind so I'm excited to share my progression. (unfortunately not too many 180.5 threads) I started reefing about 8 months ago with a 29g Aqueon and canister, which was a freshwater setup prior. That lasted a couple weeks due to not...

Hello, We just moved into our new house and have a perfect spot for a larger tank in our new front room. In our old house we had a 100 gallon display and 2 Waterbox 20’s, however we had to sell the 100 gallon while we were between places. For the new build we decided to go with the Redsea...

Hello reefers! I have been lurking around as a member for a little while now. Here is my current build. Looking to build a new stand and canopy in the near future. I currently have 2 clowns, six line wrasse, powder brown tang, 2 engineer goby, hippo tang, saddle puffer, blue spot grouper, a few...

On the eve of my tank build, I’m getting all of the goodies together and I’ve realized... wow this hobby is expensive I started to comb through my pictures of the stand assembly and thought, this would be a great time to document this somewhere and maybe help someone out in their journey...

Hello All! I can't wait to get a little more involved in the community. Buckle up this is somewhat of a long post but I am seeking advice in the last paragraph if you would like to jump ahead. Starting off I would like to introduce myself. I am a Marine Biologist and had originally hoped to...

I’ve actually been writing & re-writing this build thread since August. Every time I’m about to post it, I make another major change/addition & put it off by another month. But I finally decided to set it in stone & post! My thread index has the coolest/most unique sections in bold, if...

Well, where do I begin? I'm a student of Architecture in my beautiful 3rd world country Namibia. A geological location that feels pretty much like the butt side of the world in terms of what is available on the other side of the world. Nonetheless we fellow like minded reefers all have what...

I have gone back and forth about starting a build thread, but I suppose if I am going to invest this much time and money into a tank, I should share the experience. Maybe I can share some knowledge that I gain along the way and hopefully get assistance from fellow reefers. A little background...

So...Here is the goal...

Hi Everyone. My name is Matt. I have been reefing for 23 years (wow I am old!). Anyway, I have followed all blogs throughout my time, and now I thought I should make one of my own. We bought a new home. I currently have a 725XL reefer, but we figured the easiest way to move the tank was to...

It's been 20 years since I kept fish and now seems as good a time as any to start up again and it's amazing how much the hobby and technology has changed in that time. Since January 1st 2021, I've been slowly building my reef tank piece by piece. It's only been 6 weeks, and I don't event have...

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...

It's been 20 years since I kept fish and now seems as good a time as any to start up again and it's amazing how much the hobby and technology has changed in that time. Since January 1st 2021, I've been slowly building my reef tank piece by piece. It's only been 6 weeks, and I don't event have...

I'm joining in the Build Thread - at the encouragement of the moderators - and as Val Kilmer's Doc Holiday said in Tombstone - "I'm your Huckleberry!" My build thread will start with a what not to do. Or, if you do attempt to do this be prepared for what you're getting yourself into. Read on -...

What's up everyone! I had a nano reef Biocube 14 gallon back in college but now that I am settled (& have more cash) I am getting back into the hobby! I am by no means an expert so all constructive criticism and advise is welcome. There isn't much material out there regarding the Waterbox 50.3...

Hello, I wanted to post an update on my RedSea Reefer 450 Build. I have changed out some of the technique for optimisation and now going through a water cycle. Below are the updates with some photos. Aquarium: Red Sea Reefer 450 (90g) Plumbing: Converted to 40mm / 1 in. Lighting: 3x Radion G3...

I’m looking for advise on a stand for my 200 gallon (60 x 30) peninsula tank build. I’m looking for a decorative open stand. All plumbing, sump, reactors, etc will be located through the wall in the garage. Only the tank will sitting on the stand, nothing planned for underneath. My wife...

Background: Back when this pandemic first got started I bought a comet fantail goldfish and rapidly discovered the complexities of fish keeping. I gain knowledge and got to the point of buying a 55 gallon for my goldfish, as well as some buddies. It has been about half a year and I am not taking...

Hi there. So I’m jumping into the hobby again. Got my first taste around 2014 on a whim. Back then I didn’t realize the pit this hobby is and quit shortly after. This time, a little better prepared, I’m looking forward to building something as beautiful as some of the reef tanks I’ve seen on...

Hey everyone, A couple of days ago I took delivery of my Waterbox 70.2, this'll be my first ever reef tank and 2nd tank only to a small 36L freshwater aquarium that my gf and I have had for the last 3-4 months. So I guess I'll start off with a current parts list; Waterbox 70.2 Tank (Obviously)...