mixed reef

  1. SEPDXReef

    Acropora Bleaching / STN and Mixed Reef Coral Warfare

    Hello Everyone, I wanted to share my experience with a mixed reef and acropora bleaching / STN. I have been running my Waterbox Reef 70.2 (65 gallon system) for about 9 months at the time of writing this post and I have lost my fair share of acropora in that time. At first I chalked it up to...
  2. Brendanb5

    55 gallon stocking ideas

    I have a 55 gallon display with a 20 gallon sump. Moving over from my 32 biocube is a pair of clowns, a Royal gramma, a tailspot blenny, and a tiger pistol shrimp. The pistol used to be paired with a watchman goby and I’d like to get him another goby, looking for suggestions on what other gobies...
    • Brendanb5
    • Thread
    • 55 gallon community tank fish stocking mixed reef stocking ideas stocking list
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Fish Discussion
  3. CincyReefer07

    Large Build New 310g Mixed Reef Tank Man Cave Build

    ***New Post as of 6-25-24 on pg.6*** ***11-24-23 updates on pg.6*** Well after 7 years of having a 29 gallon and 75 gallon and being in my new home for the last 5 years, I’ve decided to put the finishing touch on my man cave and add a 310 gallon Planet Aquarium reef ready tank in it. I started...
  4. H

    Build Thread 340 Gallon Mixed Reef Build

    Hi all, I'm very excited to say I have purchased (on back order) a Waterbox Reef LX 320! I'd be very interested to hear some gear options. My goal is a stable mixed reef (maybe slightly SPS dominated) with reduced maintenance (going to be adding an auto water change system). I'm coming from a...
  5. T

    Build Thread 75 gallon mixed reef w/ 30 gallon sump build in progress.

    Just got into the hobby few months ago... finally bought my 2 tanks a 75 gallon and a 30 gallon sump. Also some other items. I’m currently focused on building the Marco rock aquascape, I’m trying to achieve an NSA arch in the center as main display kinda. I haven’t set up tank yet because we...
  6. jtone_philthy_aquatics

    Build Thread 40 breeder 20 long sump/ fuge

    https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8xXRwGU/ The video clip above is the most recent shot of the 40 breeder that I just cycled and I’m now adding live stock. I will be getting a decent amount of corals in a little less than a week! Can’t wait!! A lot of diy work went into this setup I had some ai primes...
  7. S

    Biocube 32 Lighting options

    Hi all, I recently upgraded my first tank from the Fluvial evo 13.5 to a biocube 32. I removed the lid from the biocube and am running a red sea 50 light (75% blue 20% white) as well as the stock fluval evo light on the front for some more supplemental blue lighting. I was wondering if anyone...
  8. L

    Stocking list

    I know i have had many of these threads due to my indecisiveness so haha the tank is a custom made 67 gallon tank 90cm x 60cm x 50cm (i have no idea what it is in imperial) sump is about 50 gallons? (i think) The tank arrives by the end of next month its probably going to be a mixed reef...
  9. L

    Build Thread Planet Aquarium 75 Gallon Mixed Reef Tank (First one)

    First saltwater tank, I lurked around the forums early 2010s but never really got to setting one up. Months ago I saw a pico reef and was amazed by it. That inspired me to start reading about saltwater tanks again. After university, I'm finally be able to start to set one up! I got my tank...
  10. Rene'

    Hello 3 Year Reefer

    I think I have figured out why flower pot corals are hard to keep.... They like dirty water! Mine has lived for 1 1/2 years, and now it's on its way out. It was very happy in my old 50 gal tank with a hang on filter. Hi nitrates and nitrites were always a problem. The flower pot thrived. When...
  11. chemicals

    4ft or 5ft reef tank

    Hi, in the coming month I’m going to order my first reef tank. However, I’m having a hard time deciding between the WB reef 130.4 or 180.5. They both fit my budget, although, I have a little more extra to spend on the 4ft one if I decide to go with that one. My question is, will I regret if i’m...
  12. HeyLookItsCaps

    Build Thread First tank on R2R - 120g with all the goodies!

    Been in the reefing community for about 14 years now, started with a biocube back in the halide/turnover days. here is a link for anyone interested in that. TOTM - 2010 many things have happened since then, moving 3+ times, eventually taking my larger tank to my parents house before the glass...
  13. BirdGuy21

    Build Thread SCA 150 - The Biggest Upgrade Yet

    My JBJ 45 had been running well for what will be three years come November. It’s been a great first saltwater tank but I had the urge to upgrade fairly soon after setting it up. I started seriously researching tank manufacturers and equipment around this time last year and sat down to create a...
  14. Adam1985

    Should I add supplemental T5’s to my Kessil AP9X setup?

    Hi, I’m hoping for some opinions on whether or not I should add supplemental T5’s to my 2’x2’x2’ (approximately) cube mixed reef. Total volume of around 202 L. I’m currently using a single Kessil AP9X mounted about 10” above the water. Light program is based on BRS suggestions for an AP9X on...
    • Adam1985
    • Thread
    • ap9x ati bulbs kessil lighting lighting fixtures. mixed reef mounting arm supplemental lighting t5 combination t5/led
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Aquarium Lighting
  15. REEF OF THE MONTH - September 2021: Vitaliy's Stunning 300-Litre Mixed Reef

    Reef Spotlight REEF OF THE MONTH - September 2021: Vitaliy's Stunning 300-Litre Mixed Reef

    R2R Username: @rusgum Build Thread: 300 liters of happiness Introduction Greetings from Russia! Honestly, I was not ready to receive an offer from Daniel@R2R to present my reef in the Reef of Month nomination cause there are lots of beautiful reef systems besides mine. Some words about...
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    • mixed reef moscow reef reef of the month reef spotlight rotm rusgum russian saltwater saltwater reef saltwater reef tank saltwater tank tank of the month totm
    • Category: Reef Tank Spotlight
  16. joefeets1

    LED options for 60 gallon cube

    So I recently pick up a used (24x24x24) 60 gallon cube. The light he gave me with it was a little T5 fixture which would be ok for some very low light corals. I need to get a lights and powerheads for it. I’m looking to have a mixed reef tank and am looking for a good light that can be mounted...
  17. kittenbritches

    Build Thread kittenbritches' Reefing Journey

    Update: Once I added a HOB refugium to my sumpless 40B, it was game over. The tank started leaking within a week because the extra weight pulled the tank too far out of level. As such, I upgraded to a Red Sea Reefer 250. If you'd like to start there, click here. If you'd like to read through my...
    • kittenbritches
    • Thread
    • 40 gallon breeder fishless cycle hob life rock mixed reef new 40 newbie reefer 250 upgrade
    • Replies: 779
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  18. Sk4peep

    Build Thread Pictures of my 10 gallon

    My second reef tank I recently tore down to upgrade to a 40b. Here’s some old pics
  19. Jaden9933

    Build Thread Jaden’s Nano Peninsula

    Hi everyone! About a week ago I had to unexpectedly move, but this was the perfect excuse for a tank upgrade! I ordered a 22 Gallon Low Iron Rimless Glass Tank by Mr. Aqua! My older brother helped me build a tank stand and set up a sump as quickly as we could! My stand blueprints were put...
    • Jaden9933
    • Thread
    • custom stand diy sump lps mixed reef nano refugium soft coral sps sump
    • Replies: 49
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  20. A

    Help with coral placement

    Hello, I am new to reefing and being overwhelmed with the amount of info on which corals can sit next to which and what light and flow each need. Should have done a lot more thinking while I was building my scape. I would like to have a mixed reef with softies, LPS, and eventually SPS. Here...
  21. strawberry_reef

    Build Thread 90 Gallon MIXED REEF Build Thread

    Well, it’s finally time, again. From 2009 to 2015, I ran a total of 650 gallons in tanks in my “fish room”. 180 fowlr, 90 LPS/Zoa, 60 SPS, 8x40 breeders for a mix of quarantine tanks and frag tanks. When I moved, I tore everything down and sold off everything I owned. Ever since then, I’ve been...
    • strawberry_reef
    • Thread
    • 90 build 90 gallon with sump 90/g tank stand build build thread diy diy aquarium stand mixed reef seapora
    • Replies: 88
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  22. M

    Build Thread 55 Gallon first reef tank

    Hey everyone first time posting here. My tank has been up and running for about a year now and it has been a great ride with a steep learning curve. My wife and I previously had a 35 gallon freshwater tank that we maintained very poorly and stocked from petsmart. Maintenance was basically wait...
    • Markht
    • Thread
    • 1 year mixed reef my first build
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  23. tornowe

    Kessil A360x lighting schedule

    I have a 14 gallon rimless mixed reef aquarium. I have been running the Kessil A360x tuna blue with manual adjustments throughout the day. Today I received a wifi dongle and am looking for some direction with programming the lighting schedule as well as some general questions about the light...
  24. Bouncingsoul39

    Build Thread My IM Nuvo 30L Mixed Reef

    This tank has been up and running since the beginning of June. Started with 20lbs of KP Aquatics “starter” live rock and 20lbs of Caribsea Fiji Pink live sand. Equipment: IM Nuvo 30L AIO Rimless low-iron aquarium IM APS aluminum white stand Current USA Orbit R24 LED Reef Lights x2 Tunze...
    • Bouncingsoul39
    • Thread
    • build thread member aquariums member build mixed reef reef aquarium
    • Replies: 39
    • Forum: Member Tanks
  25. Micah Guadagno

    Need light advice

    Hi! I need some advice on lights, I can’t decide between a Ai Prime and a Red Sea Reef led 50, I have a 60 gallon Aqueon corner tank, I’m probably going for a mixed with a few sticks. cycling right now and running my old Nicrew light atm. No coral. I understand for sticks I’m going to need more...
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