new build

I Absolutely love this b/c it's made SUPER SOLID and it's a space saver big time which will be perfect and match up with my custom sump and my new ProfiLux4 controller and my GHL Dosing pumps. I will be able to add 1.5l for my Alk, Cal, MAG, and use the 4th chamber for some sort additive for all...

UPDATE: I WENT 1.5'' drains and it will be getting reduced down to 1'' after a min of 5 inches - about -4'' below the Sch 80 Unions. It's a-coming! Just waiting on my Custom sump and let the plumbing began!.. All Plumbing parts will be either red or grey!

I used to be a member about 12 years ago with a 120g reef tank and had to move and was not able to have a tank.. But now I am building a new house and i am setting up a 300 gal reef tank built into wall with a dedicated room for equipment ect.. I had multiple tanks for 4-5 years but have been...

What's up reefers? I've mostly lurked around the forums, seldomly posting...however I'm almost finished with a big build. Here's the equipment list: Tank: Aqueon 210g Rimmed Stand: DIY **Will show pics of the build*** Lights: Ecotech radion XRw30 Gen 4 Pro x3 (adding two more shortly)...

Hopefully I can do some justice to this build and keep pace with some of the other builds going on in here, this being my first real build. Little back story...... I have been in the hobby for quite a few years, but on the other side of the spectrum (freshwater). I was running multiple tanks...

It has begun! My wife and I have decided on not going quite as large as I posted in my Introduction thread back in October. We were thinking the Red Sea Reefer 350 Deluxe. The Den where the tank will be is not massive but it can accommodate the Red Sea 250 Deluxe nicely. In fact the overall...

Hello, I am new to the forums but have been keeping reef tanks/fowlr tanks for the past five years. I recently picked up a 125 gallon tank that was brand new from craigslist for $100 dollars so that was too good of a deal to pass up. So, since I have picked up this tank, I was looking to see...

First want to start off by giving you a little background information about myself and the tank. I am a total noob to the reefer hobby so will be looking for help frequently. I have took the last 2 months browsing this forum for help and research. I have previously been in the African Cichlids...

New House - CHECK New Baby - CHECK Aquarium Build - Heck Yes!! After moving into our new home and welcoming our newborn son, it's definitely time to get back into the game! A little bit of background, I've always had fish but did not get into Reef keeping until I had the opportunity to visit...

Hello, So I am going to try to track this build on this thread. I recently found a good deal on a used set up which I think needs a little TLC and it needs a few other things as well. This is my first frag tank and it will be a long process before it is up and running simply because I have to...

Hey Folks, Been lurking here for a long one. I draw so much inspiration from all of the great members here. Now that I'm starting (very slowly) a new project, I figured I'd make a build thread of sorts. Now that I finally got this thing reef ready, I need some help! The tank came with this...

Hi guys, I'm starting a new reef tank and also wanted to start a thread at the same time in order to document the whole process. So here goes. I currently have a Red Sea Max C250 (current picture attached) it is 3 1/2 years old and it was also my first tank. It has served me well as a first tank...

So, I setup my 75g about 4 months ago and on the advice of my LFS I started with a HOB skimmer to help with my filtration. The tank is running well and water parameters are steady. I decided to go ahead and add a sump to the system. After a few weeks of collecting equipment and a tank I have...

Hey everyone, I decided to start this thread mostly to document my progress but feel free to chime in! I've been on R2R for a while but took a five year hiatus from the hobby, mostly due to my frustration with my Biocube and partially because I moved from Boston to Miami and could not make the...

Hi everyone! I am finally starting my new build. I currently have a 57 gal up and running for the past 2 years in Maryland. I am currently relocating to the west coast of Florida. I plan to cycle the 75 gal and then drive all the occupants of the 57 to the 75. A year ago I purchased the 75 gal...

Thinking of building a glass frag tank to be locat ed in my basement, which stays about 62 in the w8nter and 75 in the summer. Was considering using low e glass panels to keep heat in. Has anyone used low e glass for their aquarium? Pros and cons?

Hey fellow reefers! Well hello, I just started this tank up about three weeks ago. Prior to that I was lurking around the forums gathering as much info as i could to set up a tank for my S.O. which came out great, but after 3 months she wanted to do the switch from saltwater to freshwater due to...

I've always wanted to have a saltwater aquarium. But, as an active duty military member, I would move every few years and didn't want to attempt to move something this fragile as a reef system. So, I would setup smaller 20g freshwater aquariums...and typically give them away to people whenever...

Hello to all! I've been wanting to start this thread to document my progress on my new tank and also receive some constructive criticism. I have been wanting to build a larger mixed reef tank for awhile and have now started to put my plans into actions. I currently have a Biocube 14 and just...

July 11, 2017 today I am getting back into reefing after 10 years, I decided on the Reefer 21 because I do not have the room for the larger 45 gallon Reefer 170 (at least anywhere where I could enjoy seeing it). Additionally this is no small investment if done correctly so the smaller tank...

Hello there! I'm excited to have found this forum. It looks like a great group of people. I'm fairly fluent with fresh water aquariums but I'm new to the marine aquariums. I'm laying out a new build and just curious if I'm on the right track. I believe I have all the main components...

Hey everyone, thanks for looking at the thread and giving what advise you can. SO, I am building my first tank which will be a 180 gallon reef ready tank with a Trigger 39 underneath it. I am at the point of plumbing the tank and I've been seeing differing opinions on one piece of plumbing I am...

Hi everyone, new member of the forum and of the hobby. Figured it was time to make my first post and show off my build. This is my 2.5 month old reefer 250 and I'm in love. Equipment list: 2 X Kessil a360we lights with Spectral Controller 2 X Gyre GF230 pumps with advanced controller...

Hello, I have never done a tank build thread on here before, but I am getting ready to move on May 20th and I will be building a new tank in the new house. I currently have a 120 and am going to be building or getting something bigger :) The space that I am looking at placing the tank is next...

Hello Reef2Reef! I'm new here so let me give you guys a quick backstory before I dive in: I’ve been contemplating about building an aquarium for years. I’ve had my on and off days wondering if, as a college student, I could support myself both financially and physically with the extra burden of...