large aquariums 180g - 399g

Hi everyone, my wife and I are in the beginning stages of designing our forever home to be custom built. One thing we know we want is a large DT, somewhere in the 180-360 gallon range. Of course, the final determination of the size of the tank will be based somewhat on the available space for...

Sump room behind tank, or, in basement? Hi everyone, my wife and I are in the beginning stages of designing our forever home to be custom built. One thing we know we want is a large DT, somewhere in the 180-360 gallon range. Of course, the final determination of the size of the tank will be...

Big things are happening! My ultimate end goal with this tank is an SPS dominate mixed reef that’s as stable, automated, and low maintenance as possible. Easier said than done, certainly. The tank Has arrived! Now to sort out a way to get in place and on the stand……

Short and simple. What do you all think, do I own a queen angelfish, a blue angelfish, or a hybrid Townsend?

Hi everybody, 180 gallons currently using a single Hydra 32. As I expand my aquascape, I decided to switch to 48" T5HO. My question is regarding the schedule and making sure I don't stress too much my corals during the transition. I decided to go with ATI 3x aquablue special, 2x purple plus and...

At the urging of our site host, I've been asked to make a 'member build' thread. Some very cool work here from extraordinary talents, so mine is modest at best, but perhaps it will provide inspiration to others. 5/31/22: I purchased the CADE1800 from AlgaeBarn and to my surprise upon arrival...

Hey everyone I have had many tanks, but now I get to join the large aquarium crew with a 180 display not including sump first step was sanding it and polishing the tank which took over 3 days Then building the stand to hold the whole wait of the tank. Then the process of sanding the stand and...

Hey Everyone, I am starting a little late to the build post. I am brand new to the world of aquariums but have chosen to dive in head first. Build List ProStar Rimless V2 200 Gallon Aquarium w/ BLACK Stand - Pro Clear Aquatic Systems COR-20 Intelligent Return Pump (2000 GPH) - Neptune Systems...

I have a roughly 275 gallon system, 210 DT and a 65g sump (probably closer to 250 honestly, neither is filled to top) I travel fairly often and am the main person that cares for the tank. my evap during cooler months has been 1-2 gallons a day, I can only imagine the summer months spiking to...

looking to take down my 300 gallon reef tank looking to sell all corals and fish no equipment though. I have 37 corals most SPS acropora I'll post pictures below. I live near Cleveland Ohio local pickup is always welcome I am willing to ship but you must pay for shipping and I'm trying to sell...

Hello all, This is going to be a very fun build and probably not the best idea I have ever had. ;) I have not been around fish tanks in over 15+ years I have owned a few but nothing to crazy. The most advanced tank I had was the first RSM250 haha and that was a good time. So this will be a...

Hi All, I reentered the hobby last March after almost a 10 year hiatus (Formerly W1dude on NanoReef). My GF convinced me to set up an 80g in our living room. Well, fast-forward to a new house and 1.5 year later: We are 1 week out from delivery on a 72" x 36" x 25" tall glass build. The...

We bought our house with the basement mostly finished but have remodeled almost everything in the last few years. The basement is long and the different areas never seemed cohesive so I was lucky enough to get my wife on-board for a room divider aquarium! The tank itself is 72x24x30 custom...

New to R2R, heard about it and was also investigating some ideas for my freshwater system. Have been in this hobby for more than 25yrs, mostly FW. Over the past few yrs I focused on nature aquarium style and detailed aquascape with plant selection. I kept a SW cube few yrs back with toadstool...

Hey everyone, I'm getting a 96" x 30" x 30" acrylic tank for a mixed reef aquarium, should be roughly 360 gallons with a 120 gallon sump. Would the Modular Marine 3000gph low profile overflow and EcoTech Vectra L2 (3100gph) return pump be sufficient for an overflow and return pump? (I'll have...

Hello, I am now the owner of a 210 gallon tank that is not drilled. I'm thinking of doing an internal sump of about 55 Gallons. I would start at 6" wide section for the internal overflow and live rock/bioballs under that and then expand to 1' to accommodate the skimmer, etc. My concern is...

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...

Ok folks it is time to get this party started! For this I will need the vast knowledge base of this forum so please feel free to offer up any advice or info that may pertain to this adventure. This should be a lot of fun. This will serve as a method of tracking the progress of what is currently...

Hey all, Planning a 170 gallon rimless peninsula build. An upgrade from my 90 gallon aqueon. Ordering glass soon, I've used some calculators available online but looking for more advice before ordering. With dimensions at 72Lx30Wx18H I am planning 1/2 glass. Which gives me a safety...

Hello all! Hopefully the title is catchy, unlike this build thread... I promise this won't start out all that rad :) So where do I start? I usually approach things with the end in mind as that's a recipe for success in my job, but this is for fun so we'll pitch that book in the trash to...

I will be restarting my 210 gallon reef after a 2 year hiatus. I was unfortunate enough to get tasked with spending my last 2 USCG years in Kodiak Alaska. My family stayed in Florida and my wife refused to step up and keep the reef going! :rolleyes: Not only did I have to sell all my livestock...