mixed reef

  1. DavidsAquariums

    Build Thread 40 Breeder mixed reef build

    Just coming back into this awesome hobby was away for a couple years and missed it to much! Setting up a 40 breeder mixed reef with a 15 gal sump,Was lucky enough to find a 15 gal today so I swapped out the 10 I was originally gonna use for the sump. Building a simple stand 32 inches...
  2. Luna Lagoona

    Build Thread Luna's Lil' Lagoon - IM 25 Lagoon - Canada

    You're thinking, "ANOTHER 25 LAGOON?!!! . . . Well, Yes! . . . but with a twist. This one is MINE! ;) ;Cat I am limited in size due to my current apartment situation etc but I would love to have a larger (but still shallow) tank someday! Once I have my own house maybe. Originally I was...
  3. jtone_philthy_aquatics

    Build Thread Red Sea reefer xl 200

    Starting up a new build thread for my newest system redsea reefer xl200 build radion xr15 blue g5 Bubble magus 3ex skimmer Jebao dosing pump 13 watt uv Phosphate / carbon reactor Swapped out filter sock for filter cup (redsea) (X2) innovative marine wave link pumps ( med ) set on pulse...
  4. MECOMI

    Build Thread Two Tanked too Enjoy It...

    I am not so sure about everyone else here, but my wife says I'm...OBSESSED :thinking-face: Let's talk about my reef!! And the amazing journey along the way. Biocube 32 - Continue reading to take the Two Tanked journey Red Sea Max S-500 - ...Dive deeper and Go Big Click here But what the...
  5. SunsetReefing

    90 Gallon system up for grabs

    Complete 90 gallon plug and play system, if your looking for a great saltwater starter tank, look no further. Complete dimensions w stand and tank 58 tall x 50 wide x 19 deep Tank only dimensions are 48.5 wide x 25.5 tall x 19 deep. Comes with over 100 lbs of live rock, 2 inches worth of live...
  6. C_Reefer

    Get A Brain! Which Genus Of Brain Coral Should I buy??

    Hello LPS Lovers! I've got a 24 gallon mixed reef which is sorely lacking LPS but has plenty of softies and some SPS corals. However I am really looking into getting a brain coral, as they just look totally wicked and have a kaleidoscope of colors. However I am wondering which genus of Brain I...
  7. Minhaj Qazi

    Safe Or Not ? Red Sea Carbon Sticking to Magnet

    Hi Reefers, I have a 146 gal Mixed Reef which is 2 years mature System and i dont have any Algae etc. Alk 8.5 dkh No3 -5ppm Po4 .10 ppm Mg 1350 ppm Tin 25ppm Salt 1.025 All Other parameters Stable. Less Corals Somehow Receding Continuously Specially Torches etc. Changed 50% water Thrice till i...
  8. CincyReefer07

    Can’t decide which brand branch rock I like best…help

    Which of these 4 different brands of branch rock do you guys feel looks maybe the most natural or interesting/cool if going for a natural looking mixed reef tank? Trying to decide which I like best and am having an incredibly hard time deciding. My tank will be scaped with a mixture of dried out...
  9. Pelagikos

    Just started Kalkwasser... Alk 11.4

    Just as the title says I recently started dosing Kalkwasser in my ato. 2tsp per 5 gallons. I go through about 5 gallons a week, In a 50 gallon aio peninsula waterbox mixed Reef. I'm concerned that the level may be too high? I started dosing because my ph was hovering around 7.8 and my...
  10. REEF OF THE MONTH - February 2022: Jay_Bro's 400-Gallon Dream Tank

    Reef Spotlight REEF OF THE MONTH - February 2022: Jay_Bro's 400-Gallon Dream Tank

    R2R Username: @jay_bro Build Thread: The Dream Tank Introduction: How do I start... maybe the beginning. I think I got my first saltwater aquarium when I was 17-18 to 22 years ago, I decided to play mad scientist to my current brackish tank and bump up the salinity in hopes to keep a...
  11. B

    Will 10 ml daily be effective using No3:PO4-X for the first time.

    Will dosing 10 ml a day of N03P04-X be enough to feed bacteria populations and eventually begin to drop nitrates? I have an approx. 200 gallon (757 L) system mixed reef. I currently have been using a large skimmer and gfo reactor for nutrient export. I have been using api for nitrates but just...
  12. R

    60 Gallon Mixed Reef Stocking

    Hi, hope everyone's having a good day I'm currently setting a 4' 60 gallon tank that I'm planning on being a mixed reef with mainly soft and lps coral with a few easier sps. For filtration I have about 55-70 lbs of rock, it's plumbed to a 33 gallon sump with a refugium and a Eshopps skimmer...
  13. Schraufabagel

    Anyone have a macro algae/mixed reef tank?

    I’m moving apartments in late March. I’m considering using the opportunity to attempt converting my tank to a macro algae mixed reef tank with mangroves. looking at either a 20 or 30 gallon tank at 2ft wide. Anyone have experience with these kinds of tanks? And if you do, do you have any...
  14. kennedysherman

    Build Thread Kennedy’s 90 Gallon Build

    90 Gallon Pro-Star Rimless AIO Set-Up. Red Sea ReefLED 90w Lights. Reef-Power RP-M Power Heads. Marine DC Pump DCQ-6000. Delivery Date: 12/20/21 Live Rock Arrives: 12/15/21 Final adjustments made to our rockscape: 12/24/21 First rock goes in: 12/25/21 Unfortunately we couldn't get the...
  15. jlayne503

    frogspawn not opening

    Hey experts, I have a frogspawn that I recently got and it has not been doing well. It was fully extended when it was at my lfs, but ever since I brought it home, it has never been the same. I have some other corals in the tank (acan, favia, candy cane, and a hammer.) They are all doing fine...
  16. B

    Fu Man Chu Lionfish in mixed reef? Good idea or stupid?

    Hi, I have a 255L (about 67 gallon) mixed reef, about 5 months now. Stock list: a blue tang, a flame hawkfish, a pearl blenny, a coral beauty. Planning to have a pair of clownfish later. Maybe a mandarin too. Coral: mostly LPS, some soft coral and 3 montiporas. All generic coral, nothing fancy...
  17. BelleReef

    Build Thread Mixed Reef Journal

    My first saltwater tank is about to turn 1 year old, so I have decided to start this build thread journal. I will post all about my progress over the past year and keep a running thread of new updates :) A little background about my tank: My boyfriend surprised me with a tank of my choosing as...
  18. N

    Build Thread Nano mixed reef

    This is my modified AIO Kent bioreef 94 litre. Running ten months now and things are going great. I add tmc all for reef, ab+ and live 8 species Phyto daily. I also dose iodine, manganese and occasionally magnesium. The fish are fed with a mixture of frozen brine and mysis shrimp and lobster...
  19. N

    10 month Nano 85 ltr modified AIO, afr and Phyto mixed reef

    My first tank after 20 years out of the game. 35 ppt 0.015 po4 0.2 no3 26.3 c - 27c temp Alk 8-9 slow swing afr ab+ iodine manganese magnesium 8 species live phytoplankton 10 -20 ml daily sometimes 100 if I need to use it up! salifert Kh/ph buffer in ATO @ 1.4 ppt.
  20. xWascallyWabbit

    Build Thread Waterbox Marine X 90.3

    Hello all, This will be my first build thread. I'm not a man of many words so I'll jump right into it. Equipment: Waterbox 90.3 Sicce Syncra Silent 4.0 4 stage RODI 2x AI Prime 16HD 300w titanium Heater w/ Ink bird controller. Sand and rock are on their way, I'll update when rock scape...
  21. Myinvert3dlife

    Build Thread Mixed reef Waterbox 100G System

    Starting a space to share my journey filling my new waterbox with mixed reef corals. Current equipment: - Echotech Vectra S2 DC Return Pump, Mobius controlled - 2x AI Nero 5 Powerhead - Deep Blue 9V UV Sterilizer - IOAOI DC210 Protein Skimmer - 200W Eheim Heater - Kessil AP9X LED Lights - BRS...
  22. kenbennedy

    Large Build Look what you made me do

    I have been reading for months at this point. Now that I am in the home stretch awaiting tank delivery, I cannot really procrastinate any longer and am thus starting my build thread. I had a 30 gallon LPS tank about 15 years ago at this point, and it would be fair to say I did a mediocre job at...
  23. ChuneReef

    Build Thread Red Sea Reefer 200XL: Noob's Mixed Reef

    Build equipment Red Sea Reefer 200XL 2 x Tunze 6095 Syncra Pro (550 GPH) - Sicce (Return) Reef Octopus Classic 110INT 4” Internal Protein Skimmer 300W Titanium Heater Element - Bulk Reef Supply Kessil A360X & Hybrid 4-bulb t5 fixture 2 x BRS dosing pumps for 2 part Reactors BRS biopellets...
  24. Dad2Wyatt

    Build Thread 55 gallon mixed reef

    First ever saltwater tank! Started with bc an Aqueon 55 LED starter kit and went to upgrading! Current upgrades include: Cheap soon to be replaced powerhead Viparspectra 165 lights Next up I will be upgrading powerheads and filtration! Current Stock Ocellaris clownfish Orange ricordea...
  25. J1a

    Build Thread My Acropolis

    Thank you for visiting my build thread for my aquarium Acropolis Acro: 1. (greek) the highest point; 2. Acropora, a genus of coral -polis: (greek) city This aquarium draws inspiration from the famous Acropolis of Athens. This scape reminds me of the majestic ruins on top...
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