my first build

Now that I have things up and kinda running, thought I'd finally drop my build thread. Will do this in chunks So, this journey began back in November of 2023...finally making the decision to start a saltwater reef tank and start researching. I decided on an Innovative Marine Nuvo SR80 AIO as...

Current Stuff: -Fluval Evo Marine 13.5gal -Mini PS2 Fluval protein skimmer -Fluval M40 heater -Stock air pump -Stock filter -Stock lid+light What I want to upgrade: -Light ; AI Prime 16HD -Air pump ; Sicce Syncra Silent (not sure which version tho) -Something by Reef Octopus? -Temp...

"If You Will Build It, They Will Come" Hello Everyone, My names Mike and I'm starting my offical first true tank. I tried before and without proper research and patience I failed, lol. Currently deployed and with access to time and you guys I have begun my build. Wont be home till October so...

Hey, all. This is my first reef tank, and I am overwhelmed with all the equipment needs. I purchased a Waterbox 25g AIO peninsula tank and have an appropriate custom stand, but that is the only 'hardware' that I own at this time. Included below is a potential build list. If possible, I would...

Good Afternoon everyone, I am finally posting my tank after building it in September of 2021. Was nervous I was going to crash my tank so I waited to post until now. Tank Setup: Biocube 32 with a refugium and filter floss in chamber two. In chamber one I have the bio cube skimmer that I...

Take it easy on me…my first reef tank :) Im only two months in, and started with the standard Fluval EVO 13.5, some live sand and rock. After my cycle added some CUC and my fish (the Royal Gramma didn’t make it unfortunately). Current livestock; Darwin Clown (Fishy) Firefish Goby (Turbo)...

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...

OVERVIEW: Aquarium: Fluval Evo 13.5 MODIFIED Light: AI Prime 16HD Wavemaker: Jebao RW-4 Salt: Tropic Marin Pro-Reef (1.026) Filter Media: Chamber 1 - Floss Pad, Foam pad, Maxspect Nano Spheres Chamber 2 - Heater, Return pump, Carbon Temp Controller: D-D Temperature Controller Heater: Aquael...

So, I spent 6+ months collecting equipment and building stand, light fixtures, etc. Got the tank up and running in time for my boy's 2nd birthday. It was my gift to him. Originally started a a goldfish in a bowl, before evolving into a full blown mixed reef tank. I like challenges.

I'm new into the hobby and I don't have this tank finished and I already want to go bigger!:)

Hi all, and welcome to my build thread! Stock/Pics Updated 12/21/21 First, a bit about me: I've always been fascinated with marine biology and fish tanks in general. They're not only incredibly fun and relaxing to look at, but I love the idea of applied science and having a real slice of an...

Hey there R2R! My name is Lisa. I have been keeping seahorses for almost 2 years now and this will be my 4th time setting up a tank for them. I know, your thinking a tank every 6 months? Well, yes and no. A little backround. My father, a long time reef keeper, gifted me his 75g full setup when...