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Hello, I am new to the forums but have been keeping reef tanks/fowlr tanks for the past five years. I recently picked up a 125 gallon tank that was brand new from craigslist for $100 dollars so that was too good of a deal to pass up. So, since I have picked up this tank, I was looking to see...

First want to start off by giving you a little background information about myself and the tank. I am a total noob to the reefer hobby so will be looking for help frequently. I have took the last 2 months browsing this forum for help and research. I have previously been in the African Cichlids...

Hey everyone! Very excited to finally be closing in on starting my 225 build that Ive inherited from my landlord. Pretty exciting, however Ive been doing a lot of tank overview and planning this build out as its quite a massive upgrade from a 90 (my last tank). I noticed on all connections of...

Hi All, When I set up my first 60 gal tank, I was a lurker who used the information from the members to educate myself and help build the tank. When I finally registered to post on forums, I didn't have the necessary pictures organized to do a build thread. I wanted to at least share a picture...

Hello Internet, I'm moving the sump and 40g frag tank for my 120g system (closer to 180g all in with sump and frag tank attached). The DT is plumbed through the wall and I've done the measurements should have no issue with the sump holding the tank and frag water during WC or power outages, was...

Hey everyone! This will be my first build thread! Im excited to show you guys my progress! I already have a custom made 250 gallon tank with dual owerflows and 50 gallon sump. Items still needed (3) Current USA eFlux Wave Pump Kit (2100 GPH) (About 5) DIY Frag Racks 1 Pound Bag of Frag Plugs...

Hi folks! Hopefully I am not too late for that build contributor flair but my new tank finally arrived! It's a 48x24x20 1/2" starfire tank with a synergy ghost overflow, dual returns, and a Trigger sump. Stand and tank were made by Crystal Dynamic. Planned equipment list: Apex Classic from...

Hello all I wanted to document and share the build of my new tank. I recently found a Coralife 29 Biocube with stand on Craigslist for only $90! Which was perfect because I had been dreaming over YouTube videos of reef tanks for months. The tank is filled with; 20# Pukani dry rock, carved...

Inspired by @Gweeds1980 request for me to help him research his new Feather Star and his online journal, I've decided to take my own gamble and build a tank built specifically for and around this species. While this will be a slow build due to classes starting back up, I'm ready to take this...

I broke down my 150g system a few years ago and have just been doing freshwater since then. Recently picked up a 32g Coralife Biocube and plan to do another reef tank. This is where it stands now: Tank: Coralife LED Biocube 32g Temp Control: InkBird ITC-308 Chiller: JBJ Artica Nano Heater: 2...

Ever since I first started with my biocube 29 I have loves the idea of a cube tank. I love the depth that I can play with for the aquascape. I've never been a fan of the "rubble wall at the back" scape most standard tanks have so I knew I would need a cube. I looked for a long time and a 60g...

Some background: I grew up working with my dad with freshwater tanks, and had wanted a saltwater tank for a long time. About a year ago, I finally bit the bullet and invested in a basic 10 gallon set up. Just some live rock, a hang on back filter, and a power head. I was immediately hooked. I...

Hey guys I'm just a kid lovin the hobby check out my Instagram 180_reef_beast I post my 180 reef often also starting a 75 gallon anemone tank should be fun and could also use some pointers ! Instagram ... 180_reef_beast

My parents have been long time saltwater fans and we had a tank throughout my childhood back in the early 90’s. They haven’t had one in a many years, while I’ve gotten deeper and deeper into the hobby. They’ve finally gotten the chance to build their dream home, and they wanted to put a massive...

Hi Everyone, Im hoping someone has experience or knowledge regarding the jbj 28 g nano. Currently i have the stick canopy w leds 26 w 14k and 1 w blue actinics. I wanted to switch my lighting to the aqualife halo for the following reasons: 1) color pop 2) create more distance between corals (i...

Floating dropoff aquarium

Hi all! I am setting up a new nano reef to transfer everything from my Evolve 8 into. I wanted a tank that was longer vs square like the 8. So, I got the Imagitarium Arc 6.25 gallon bowfront glass aquarium. It's an AIO, but I plan on modifying some of it. For starts, I'll be replacing the stock...

Hey all, I was wondering if it was plausible to setup a small frag tank for my office (20-40 g). I have an established reef tank at home, but would like something fun and pretty in my home office. It would only have softies and easy LPS. I have some basic questions. 1) What would you consider...

Hey Everyone! First off thanks for having such a wonderful community for people like us. I have been browsing around a bit and this place seems like a great treasure trove of information.:) I am not 100% new to the hobby as I have had tanks my whole life growing up. Nothing to serious though. I...

I will be moving my fish/coral from my 125 to my 93 cube. 93 cube has been up and running for over a month. I used 50% old water from the 125 and 50% new water. 93 cube has new lighting , dead rock, & sand. What is the safest way to transfer fish and coral? What is the best way to keep cyano...

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I'm in the planning stages of a new tank. I currently have a Red Sea Max E-170 that I've enjoyed so far (8months 13days), but I want to get a sump and a bigger tank. I've been looking at a bunch of different tanks, but I really love the Red Sea look and the Reefer 350 or 425 are both very...

So here is my tank build !!! I currently have a 400g reef and I love it, but it is on the entrance of the house so I cannot enjoy the tank as much as I would like to... Since we bought the house I knew I wanted to remodel the lower level, move the kitchen, tv room, get rid of some walls...

Ok, so let me start this off on the right foot here. I'm going to be new to the SW side of things and have millions of questions, but there is no way to ask them all now. A little bit about myself before I start asking questions. I have had multiple FW aquariums (from 10gal to 120gal) and am...

So I've decided to jump back into the hobby and it's been a while, so I'm going to document from day 0: Picking up tomorrow: 90 gal Aqueon glass tank LFS built stand Eshopps R-200 Refugium sump Reef Octopus INT 150 skimmer Mag 7 pump Megaflow overflow Aquaillumination Hydra HD 26 x 2 I'm...