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  1. airvicconcre

    Tank tang confusion #reefsquad

    Hello all. #reefsquad I have a pretty new system with juvenile fish. I have a 150g DT with 2 Vlamingii (will remove soon) 1 Pacific sailfin tang, a regal tang and 2 lawnmover blennies (which are so graceful to watch) my lfs has a new stock, he has a couple of tangs that interests me such as...
  2. Jaymzha

    Hello Hey guys. New here from Philly. Thanks for all the tips.

    Hey guys, New here from Philly. Been really learning so much from you all. Thanks for the tips. Here's one from a newbie for those who still use test tubes. >>>DIY drying rack Really appreciate you all.
  3. Tyler N

    Build Thread First Build: IM Nuvo Lagoon 50g AIO

    Hey everyone! I wanted to post my first build thread in here. I bought an Innovative Marine AIO 50g Lagoon tank with APS Stand to start out. I filled it with live rock and Aragalive Fiji Pink sand from BRS. I am holding off on anemone and coral additions until the tank has been established for 6...
  4. airvicconcre

    Very new aquarium.

    Hi all. I have a 150g DT and a 75g sump (which I maintain at 35g) my DT has three fishes, a couple juvenile Vlamingii and a juvenile Hippo tang. Tank salinity is 1.021. I plan to start reefing in 6 months time so I would like to gradually increase the salinity to 1.023/4 for my fish to get...
  5. feresadas

    Nano 15 gallon build: advice needed

    I have purchased this tank, and aim to build my first aquarium. The goal is to have a primarily Euphyllia dominated LPS tank, with one or two islands of pulsing Xenia (to avoid spreading). with a small(?) amount of fish. I live in upstate NY with temps ranging in home from 65-74℉ (18-23°C). if...
  6. W

    Nano Build A week and a half in after adding fish

    Hey all, just wanted to document my journey with my 13.5 gallon reef tank. Had the tank up and running since august 20th. Added fish on the 13th of September along with some cleanup crew containing one peppermint shrimp and 3 snails. So far I’ve been feeding pretty heavy and haven’t had any...
  7. brandon14295

    Build Thread My first big salt aquarium 75g

    I finally got my 75g tank up and running. This is my second salt tank (first was a small 10g with two snowflake clowns). I have one clown left (the smaller one jumped out a couple weeks ago) and Im hoping to find him another partner and tank mates. I have 60 lbs of caribsea life rock on egg...
  8. Dantetsuken

    How to add some colour?

    Hi, While I hope to get at least 1 anemone in a few months - tank is only 8 months old and has had fish in it for 6 - I'd like to add some colours byt unsure what to go for. Currently I have 3 small zoa frags and a kenya tree (if I remember it right); Had an outbreak of cyano while I was on...
  9. Wolf2880

    New to aquariums

    Fluval flex 15 stock. Going to have 2 clowns and a clean up crew after a few months looking at upgrading the lights so that I can try my hand at corals how would you attach the Fluval marine 3.0 lights to the lid? Tank has been cycling for a month and it is ready for fish.
  10. Mikey-D

    Tank of Dreams

    "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...
  11. Munkiful

    Hello New from Canada!

    Hey all! My name is Haley, I'm a professional classical saxophone player currently studying at the university of Alberta! I keep fish for a hobby, and recently started saltwater. I tend to second guess myself, but at the same time I'm a perfectionist. I'm sure I'll be asking plenty of questions...
  12. SombreroBen

    HELP! My Cleaner shrimp eating? My GSP

    So I got my first coral( a gsp) and glued it to a separate rock. I noticed within the first few hours it started to open a tiny bit. But, like 2 hours later, my cleaner shrimp starts tugging on it. I don't know if its cleaning or eating because it closed up again. Please Help.
  13. R

    Hello Intro

    Hello everyone, I'm Ray. I live in Orlando fl. Currently I do not have a tank set up. I'm in the research stage. I've always wanted a reef tank but due to the amount of travel with previous jobs I didn't think it would be a good idea to start one. Now I don't travel at all. I joined the group to...
  14. Scrap_Life

    Rate my aquascape! (Newbie here)

    Just about done, please let me know what yas think, I will take all suggestions and concerns I am new to the reef world.
  15. dustynavy

    Build Thread Dusty's 75 Gallon First Reef Build

    This is my first reef build and I have no experience. Help and advice are appreciated. Thanks for your support during this adventure. Here is the equipment I have and everything is returnable minus the stand, tank, and rocks. Any thoughts or suggestions? -75 Gallon aqueon tank -Black stand...
  16. GunnarH

    Build Thread A SW newbie's BioCube 32 gal

    I have an amazing wife. For Christmas 2021 she got me a Coralife LED BioCube 32 gallon AIO with the specially made stand. Assembly was fairly easy, using standard tools. After assembly of the stand, I wiped the tank on the inside with a wet cloth and performed a test installation. We'll...
  17. PHXHobbies

    Starting up a 180 GPD Saltwater Tank - Ideas

    Hi all! I have been in water purification for many years and I have always wanted to venture into saltwater. I have been not only helping a local fish store but also taking care of the tank at my workplace recently along with troubleshooting RODI for many years, I feel that now is the time to...
  18. E

    Hello Thanks for the add!

    Hey, guys! Thanks for the add and the invite to introduce myself. I'm in Atlanta, though I'm from Mexico City, and I'm rediscovering the hobby. I had made one attempt to have a salt water tank in the 90s, before LEDs were even heard of; when keeping coral in your tank meant finding the coolest...
  19. hmcsbonner

    Build Thread 36 Bow Front week 7

    Greetings! Just (mostly) cycled and diving in to building this under water world. 36 gallon bow front. 50 lbs dry rock, couple bags of live and argon sand. Just added two clowns, 6 snails, 3 hermits, and a cleaner shrimp yesterday. Will be building this out with softies and LPS. Here to learn...
  20. H

    Seeking advice for a monitor/controller system

    I have a 13 gallon mixed reef in my office at work. Everything is flourishing and I test the water every 2 days to stay on top of it. But I was wanting to add a monitor system so that I could monitor it on weekends, holidays and vacation days and cut out some of my routine testing. I’m new to...
  21. trey.bardonski

    Hello Greetings!

    Hello! I’m a reefing novice out of Vancouver, WA. I started back in January with a 29 Gallon Oceanic Biocube, and now I’m up to three tanks! Those are the BioCube, an AquaOne Mini Reef 150, and an IM Nuvo Fusion 10. Planning on offloading the Cube (the fiancé is not pleased with the number of...
  22. B

    Dry rock not becoming alive?

    This is my first tank. I have done a lot of research and listened to my friends (which maybe I shouldn't have). Anyways, tank has been running for 2 months now. Bought live sand and a couple of live rocks and mixed in some dry rock. Waited, got inpatient and added Turbo Start to speed up...
  23. polyppal

    Some new gifs for newbies

    My new default reply to emergency threads :beaming-face-with-smiling-eyes:
  24. C

    Build Thread New Reefer Reviving A Red Sea Max C250 AIO

    This past weekend we officially became owners of a Red Sea Max C250 AIO system! When we picked it up we thought the tank looked like it was relatively clean. BOY WERE WE WRONG! Here is what we started out with: I'll admit, it's probably not the worst tank you guys have...
  25. andrewt258

    Crocea Clam General Questions

    Hello Everyones, I wanna start by saying Im new to the hobby. I have a fluval 13.5 about 6 months old. I recently purchased a crocea clam from AlgaeBarn (1.5-2in). I did temperature acclimation and drip acclimation. The clam is on a clam holder on the bottom of the tank for light acclimation...
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