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I have a clarisea sk 5000 that gave the motor shorting error code. I followed the instructions on the website stating that most issues have to do with a wire disconnecting, but that wasn't the case for me. Looking around online, replacement motors would cost close to $200 to ship to the US. I...

Source Code and regular build https://github.com/telenkov88/reefrhythm-smartdoser Overview This project aims to provide a highly precise and stable DIY solution for dosing pumps with a user-friendly interface and extensive IoT integration capabilities. It's designed to automate and simplify...

Hi Everyone, I would like to do a tank stand with a bar top. We are wondering if this stand looks good or if I need to adjust the frame of the structure. Any input would be great. I would do the testing in my software, but I unfortunately don't have that. The top represents the tank and the...

I currently have a sump area I would like to hide. I’m good at diy. I have the means to cut wood and build something. However I currently am using fabric and Velcro. I want something that looks nice and maybe even gives the ability to screw things on to the back as I’d like to have a control...

Hi everyone, I found this kind of aquascape I want to do in my new build. I found one place that does this kind of rockwork but I’m looking at over 2500 for it because of the crazy shipping costs from the origin company in Asia (I am in Canada), otherwise I would buy it right away. Anyone...

WTB metal halide pendant. My AquaMedic pendant just died and I'm looking to replace it. Will consider ANY metal halide pendant or fixture, with or without ballast. Would love to find another AquaMedic pendant or other small, double ended, metal halide pendant--but will consider any metal...

Hello everyone, I'm Alex, and after 8 years of being involved in the hobby, I'm about to start my largest tank yet. This thread will serve as a diary to document the entire build process and the tank's development. Since I reside in Germany, I'll be doing the same in a German forum and likely...

Looking for somebody who has installed some led lights, strips or otherwise, with a switch that’s controlled by the door opening and closing. I can easily find a kit on Amazon labeled for gun safes… does exactly what I’m looking for…. But I want a colored LED, not white. Which apparently is...

Hey all! For sale is a glass sump in good condition. I got this sump when I purchased another reefer's whole setup, and I just don't need it. I looks homemade, I didn't build it, and I've never run it, but it does hold water, and looks like it would be a great sump for a small to medium-large...

Hello! I am finally back in the hobby! What started with leak testing a 10 gallon aquarium in the backyard which led to the wife approving a freshwater planted tank(went out and got a 20 gallon:beaming-face-with-smiling-eyes:). I have been scouring Facebook marketplace for about 6 months trying...

Hello, I am debating on building a tank out of acrylic and I’m wondering if i use 1/4” thick acrylic, what would be the max size tank I could build that would be safe? I could go bigger, i was looking at 1/2”, but it’s pretty pricey at that thickness. Also do you have any recommendations on...

Reason to do this. Hate having to pull out my torches glued on rock every time I want to inspect the health of my torches. Also waste glue by reglue back on rocks. Sometimes i would damage the coral by taking it out. With this I can take out and inspect with ease. Also able to take pictures and...

Heya, wanted to share my build of a DIY ATO! This is for my 8gallon nano. I’m lucky that there is a shelf above my tank and I definitely put it to use! It’s not the absolute prettiest thing out there but it’s not as ugly as a plastic water bottle. It’s also sort of niche in that I think this...

I used polycarbonate sheets and polycarbonate netting, acrylic screws, and a jigsaw! And super happy with how they turned out :)

I purchased the IceCap Algae Scrubber PRO Small 14 Watt since it seemed like an easy plug and play way to get into algae turf scrubbing. It replaced my chaeto refugium so I was hoping for it to be an upgrade. First impressions were mostly positive leaving a bit to be desired when it came to...

I’m currently working on getting a sump plumbed into my RS max nano. I havnt had great success finding something like this to refer to for advise so I thought I will post my progress on here. Tank is mid cycle, Iv accumulated everything needed for the sump. Now, what’s the best way to plumb it...

I'm looking to build a stand for an in-wall tank, so there is no need to wrap or otherwise make it pretty, however, I do want to be able to place the sump under the stand, and have decent access to it from what will be the 'back' of the tank. I plan on using 2x6's for the legs, using the bog...

Hey all so this is my return to the hobby after over a decade. My last tank was a custom built 90gal total water 120g peninsula tank. I tore it down when I was leaving for school and I haven’t been able to get back in for one reason or another. With that said I am planning my comeback and I...

I always read cup measurement whenever I read about diy additive recipes. How many grams would be equivalent to one cup? Like I wanna make magnesium solution, recipe by Randy Farley which mentions “Dissolve Epsom salts (3 cups) and magnesium chloride hexahydrate (5 cups) in enough purified...

Hello, Does anyone have the original sponge for there Deltec mc500 / mc501 and can they compare it to a sponge of known porosity (pores per inch aka PPI) or measure it with a ruler? I bought a mc500 used without the sponge since it's so easy to diy one and you won't make me pay 15 bucks for...

Hi everyone, I am planning my first diy lamp. I already have one led fixture but i always wanted to do one myself. I wanted to check some doubts regarding the electronics. I don't know how i could limit the current because the leds i am looking have different max current, some 1.5A and others...

Hello R2R - At long last, it's happening. After 18 years in this hobby I'm jumping in to build the tank I've always wanted: a peninsula reef room divider. Background: I first started keeping marine fish when I was a poor college student working at a small aquarium shop in Blacksburg, Virginia...

Hi everyone, I recently set up an Apex controller for my aquarium, and I'm thrilled with its capabilities in managing and monitoring my tank. It's made me keen on having more control over my equipment. However, I've noticed that each piece of reefing equipment comes with its own controller box...

HI All, Looking for the best long term Nitrate solution. Currently have rather high nitrates so i have been looking at adding a Turf Scrubber, Algae Reactor or Refugium. For how easy it seems i have either settled on reworking my sump to accomdate a Fuge or to DIY my reactor into a Cheato...

I'd been wanting to give this a shot for a bit but finally decided to get it done after installing a Biopellet reactor a couple days ago. Designed and 3d printed my own lid for the Reef Octopus 110 Excuse my messy stand I gotta do some cleaning for sure. Ran the line to a cheap plastic...