diy aio

I recently moved, and rather than doing the big transfer with my 75g, I got the bug and decided to get a rimless 60g cube to transfer into. Maybe will make the moving easier??? Time will tell... That being said, I couldn't find a pre-made AIO for the tank, so... we're making one! Thoughts on...

This is my second saltwater tank and first build on reef2reef (also posting on another forum). I’ve been doing freshwater for 30 years or so (as long as I can remember), and started a 20 gallon nano about a year and a half ago. I used a Waterbox Clear Mini 6 to build a custom AIO using 1/8"...

It begins! This thread will be my attempt to document (the good, bad, ugly) adventures and learnings of a DIY AIO 33.5g FOWLR (plus inverts!) tank. August 2023, The Build Plan: Starting with an empty 33.5g Waterbox tank. Adding a DIY AIO sump in the back (semi-inspired by the IM Fusion 40)...

Looking at a tank locally to me with a crack in the back sump wall. Descriptions are in the pictures from the seller. My concerns are the crack obviously, can it be re done to do a cleaner job? Structural integrity concern’s me. Thanks

Hi! Can someone please help advise on what parts I need for my AIO tank? The original pump that came with my tank isn’t quite suitable for my needs so I’m trying to update my parts but I’m completely lost on what I need. So far I have: return pump Tubing for return pump 0.5” barbed elbow...

Hi everyone, I am currently building a custom tank with a false wall/back chamber. However, I'm quite unsure in terms of the baffle design and their dimensions. This is my current layout: Do you think that baffle #3 should be lower than #2 to get a better water flow/exchange within the...

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...

Hi. I’m currently planning on making a DIY AIO tank. I’m planning to use acrylic as the back compartment (overflow and baffles) and ive ordered them seperate of each other. How do I connect the acrylic sheets to each other? And how do I connect it to the glass? I’ve also bought some black...

First ever post so hello R2r, Looking to get into the marine hobby and will be setting up a reef tank I have been doing research for a very long time and have already begun collecting equipment and other bits. Have already purchased Hanna Checkers for Calcium, Alkalinity & Phosphorus ULR...

As the title says... let’s see your All in one mixed reefs. I have just completed a DIY build (see build thread) and am now starting to look into some nice corals to fill the tank (over time, obviously).. I’m really interested in a mixed reef. G me some inspiration and ideas for corals. Jim

Hello Reefers, I wanted to share how I built my aquarium3 years ago, I wasn't a Youtuber at that time but for some reasons I filmed most of the process and I wanted to share my experience with you. This built work flawlessly, can't complain much about the design, it works, but I'm always...

I was wondering if anyone has used bio pellets in a reactor in the chamber after their skimmer. I have an AIO tank (DIY) and have a spare chamber that I am looking at putting a biopellet reactor in. However, this chamber is after my skimmer and before my return pump chamber. I have read a few...

So this past Friday (January 31st), I came home from work to find some water on the floor around my 16 gallon Biocube. I looked, and sure enough there was a leak. The next day, I bought some aquarium silicone sealant and bought a 29 gallon tank from Petco along with a cheap 30 gallon HOB filter...

I’ve been slowly amassing the materials to start up a new 40-gallon reef tank. It’s been 6+ months in the making, and I’m now just getting around to posting photos. Needless to say, I’ve been taking my sweet time. My last tank was an Aqueon 150 - not the greatest tank for a third-floor...

It's ironic that the first time I actually make a thread about my own system it would be something tiny. A lot of you know that I'm a saltwater aquarist at a public aquarium, so I work on systems like this 5k gallon reef I also have my personal 150g and 250g coral propagation flat (flat is...

Hi everyone I saw the Innovative Marine 20g dropoff peninsular and fell in love but after making a cart with tank and all goodies with the cart at about a grand. I looked at my fiancé and said I need to rethink this .. So after collecting tanks for the past 3 years or so. I decided to take a...

Helo fellow reefers! Hope you are well. Some awesome setups here. True inspirations. I would like to share with all of you my new 5g AIO DIY build. The Reef : 300mm (l) x 350mm (w) x 300mm (h) - Water level 270mm AIO box: 300mm (l) x 80mm (w) x 300mm (h). 1. Overflow chamber: 50W heater and...