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Just wanted to share with anyone here : So far I have had this box running since the end of rap (so I guess about 3-4 weeks ?) it has grown ISO , Tet, Nanno, and rodo with ease and has extremely fast growth to where you can harvest every few days with all these strains (due to the light and...

I am setting up a new Nuvo 10 frag tank and will be installing the coralife mini UV just wondering what option you guys think is best there are a few that spring to mind 1) plumb into return pump in between pump outlet and return nozzle 2) run a dedicated pump in a line and mount the UV...

Hello, I want to build a new large mixed reef tank, 300gallon (106x27x24inch) / 1150Liters (270x70x60cm). Any tips or tricks are appreciated. Stand will be made of 60/40 3mm steel with adjustable legs, any tips for how to "rust-proof" it? Also quite important is the fact that it would be...

I want to build a large length aquarium stand for my 75g aquarium. The aquarium is 48" L and I want to make the stand 60" long. Question is, can I do this without a center support? I'm going to copy the stand that The king of DIY makes. I want the stand to be 60"L x 22"W x 32"H 2x4s or 2x6s ...

Recently, I have been getting into building custom lights and want to make a larger fixture for my grow out system. The dimensions will be about 10" wide by 24" long. Question is: In your opinion, which configuration is better for spectrum blending? Cluster or grid? The lenses used will...

Recently, I setup a 50 gallon Rubbermaid stock tank grow out system which has become the perfect opportunity to create custom lighting tailored to the optimal spectrum for coral growth. After a little research leading to BRStv stating: Chlorophyll A collects light most efficiently at 410-430nm...

So I have my 90 gal mixed reef with a wrasse two clowns a yellow tang and a bristle tooth tang, I do have lids but I really enjoy the look without them. I wouldn’t mind to much either way but do you guys feel that I need to keep the lids on the tank?

I don't live particularly close to any reef shops. The closest one is about 2 hours away. I try to buy from local reefers when I can, but of course there are always pieces of livestock that LFS shops can get that local people don't have, or aren't willing to part with. This presented me with the...

So this is a stand I originally built for an Oceanic Hex tank that has since popped a seal and I’ve released to the Aquarium Gods. I now have a 65gal Aqueon that is like to start a new mixed reef with. to allow the fit I added the braces on left and was wondering if this is enough support for...

So I wanted to add some branching rock to my aquascape to give it texture the issue is I don’t need a whole lot and just a tiny bit to add that needed texture what are some ways I can achieve this cheaply?

My tank is filled with water and is on a stand and has been that way for over a year, unfortunately I didn’t put a background on when it was empty and due to all the corals in there I really wouldn’t want to drain it so what are your guys ideas for putting a background on my tank?

Hey all! It's been a while since I've been on the forums, but I have moved homes this year and want to get all (at least the majority) of the tanks I've accumulated on as few racks as possible for now. There are a few that have individual stands (my 125, a 33, the 150 will get a new stand), but...

Tank assembly begins in 2 days!! I've decided to go with the Herbie overflow method, but my main problem is I don't have an overflow box. So if my return pump dies, I'm stuck with a solid ~20 gallons of water draining into my 15 gallon sump. I see a problem with those numbers. ~`~ The three...

I am currently designing a custom tank build and I have a simple question that requires a good bit of background to explain. I am aiming for a turnover rate of 30-40 for a 75gal frag tank that I plan to make as my display. Dimensions: LxWxH 38”x38”x12” I am going to drill holes in the...

I made a video walk through of how I built and set up my 220 gallon mixed reef tank. Expanded overflow and plumbing. Expanded explanation of the hood.

here it is my first ever diy frag rack if you guys have any show me pls

This filter looks really cool but it doesn't seem like rocket science to make a DIY version. Anyone down to bat around some ideas? Very cool and I may mess around with it. http://royalexclusiv.com/Dreamboxen/Dreambox-filter-sytems-3-0:::58_129.html...

Well, it's about time I created a tank thread for my aquarium. I've been apprehensive about posting anything as I was waiting for the tank to age a bit. Then I ran into some issues and now, finally, I am ready to share my reef tank. A little about myself: I am a Mechanical Engineer working on...

Figured I'd share this here as well. I used 1/2 inch veranda PVC trim to construct the false wall and wave box on our upcoming 75 gallon display. I used mortise joints for added strength and to provide a channel for the PVC solvent cement. The internal dimensions came out to be roughly...

We will be documenting our upcoming 75 gallon display tank buildout here. Stay tuned and subscribe to #shelteredreef