noob

Hello everyone, since I upgraded to a bigger tank. My water changes uses a lot more water, and means more trips to the LFS for RO water. Was looking into getting a RODI unit but can’t decide which one. As usual, I don’t want to break the bank lol. I am also going to post my city’s water tests...

The main purpose of this build thread is to show other people my age that YOU CAN DO IT! This hobby isn't just for all the oldies here (although where would we be without the oldies?)Although the going gets tough (and expensive) it is possible to have a successful reef as a teen. And while I am...

Hi guys! It’s finally growing algae! I have the urge to clean it so badly but from what I’m told that’s just part of the beginning part of having a salty tank. #krustytank I’m super new to the hobby does anyone know what happens after this stage?

I've read in multiple forums that people are undecided about why some bubble tips are bulby and why some are stringy and my belief is that it has to do with flow. I have one anemone that's half way in to some flow directly from my wave pump and the other half gets pretty stagnant water. The part...

Thought I'd made a build thread to keep a record of the changes my tank goes through and to get feedback from other keepers! I'm not testing my water too often yet but I intend next month to start doing water changes with Red Sea blue bucket and dosing all for reef to maintain and alk of 8 or...

So when COVID19 hit, I decided I needed some office mates. Did a bit of research on the YouTubes and figure out a simple tank with a couple of Clowns, goby/pistol pair and some sweet looking coral would be fun to work on and nice to have in my office with me. Settled on a BioCube16 and went to...

I know close to nothing about everything, but I'm going for it anyway. :p I'm hoping to build my box and stand all DIY. Proposed dimensions : 19" deep 36" long 12" tall 1/4 " acrylic The stand will be plywood and a few 2x4's. 3/4 plywood on top, 3/8 on the side. I hope to also construct a...

I have no clue what algae this is and I also don’t know how to use this websit but I’m hoping for some help

Hello, my names jake. Thanks for visiting! This Is my first time setting up and maintaining a reef(its just rocks now though). Also my first time joining a forum. Ok now I'll start with my set up. First I got the tank, rocks, and sand. Put sand in then rock then added my water and salt figured...

Hi all. It seems like Aiptasia looks different in the several threads I’ve been looking through. I have a 20g RSM and going through last days of cycling. Just want confirmation as to what this is. Came out of nowhere since yesterday. It’s the only one that I see. Thanks in advance for helping a...

Hey guys! I'm new to the forum but have been lurking for a while now. I'm about to start my first saltwater reef aquarium and just wanted a quick opinion on the parts before I order them. I know a smaller aquarium isn't recommended for your first aquarium but I don't really have space at this...

Hi everyone! Happy that I found a form that I can talk with people with a similar interest! I am new with saltwater, although I do I have family that has saltwater tanks. I am set to do my first tank with little help as possible from them! :) So I am purchasing a Fluval EVO 13.5 and I was...

Hello R2R community! Hope everyone and their families are healthy! I noticed this little guy last time I did a water change, and buried him before I could get a pic while I was vacuuming the substrate, but I was just feeding some reef roids and noticed he popped up again, kinda looks like some...

So new to the forum but not so much to the reefing world... but I do have one question... for now, I ended up purchasing the waterbox 10g, now the question is what light to go with.. 3 choices all ranging from budget to expensive(ish) . Is it worth to spend the good chunk of change and get the...

I’m new to saltwater and I’m wondering what salt dissolves they fastest.

Hello! I have done some research and I’m ready to start my first saltwater tank. I found a very cheap 32.5 Gallon Fluval Flex used for saltwater up for sale (used) and I’m thinking of buying it. With a few adjustments in lighting and powerheads, I want to turn it into a reef tank. The tank...

Hello. I am new to saltwater and I’m thinking of starting up a tank. I have freshwater tanks rn and I’m wondering if I can use the same dechlorinator to convert tap water into water for freshwater fish, but with saltwater. Meaning I would add the salt to the dechlorinated water. Would that work...

Greetings everyone! I'm brand new to the hobby (Just set up my first tank yesterday), and I need some help identifying a critter. Here's the setup: I have a Coralife Biocube 16 CaribSea Arag-Alive Fiji Pink sand 3 dry rocks purchased from LFS (I can't remember the name, but I think it was Ocean...

Hey Guys, I started into this hobby few months back. I have 25G (96L) nano Salt Water Tank and its a Fish Only Tank. Since i am on strict budget i had few questions. Hope you guys can help me out. Tank Inhabitants : 2 Clown Fish 2 Green Chromis 1 Yellow Tang 1 Blue Regal Tang 1 Turbo Snail 1...

HI ReeftoReef Community, So I was playing around with my 3d Paint to see how I would have my corals after some research. The reason me and my mom got into this is because we like movement in our tank, that is not just fish. It seems the two favorite ones we like GSP & Xenia are very evasive...

This is just a 10 gallon standard I'm setting up as a nano reef. Going to stock it with easy softies to start, a shrimp goby and pistol shrimp, a couple motile inverts. For now it's just got an emerald crab, a few hermits, and a certith snail. I just got the light in today to round out my...

I have a Waterbox 170.4/5 on the way, and it has a 1" ID return hose. I purchased the Ecotech Vectra M2 as a return pump for it, and I was wondering, how did you guys plumb your Vectras? I want to make sure I did it right. Lol! Pictures would be extremely helpful!

Hello to all that read this! I have been dreaming about starting up my first reef tank for the past year or so and in the process I have learned quite a bit. On the knowledge side of things, I feel like I'm ready to get my hands wet and to start learning through first-hand experience. I find...

I purchased a used 4 bulb T5 fixture, and look to replace the bulbs soon. It's an aquatic life fixture and I believe it still has the OEM bulbs in it. Its running 1 White, 2 Blues, and 1 Purple bulb. I'm looking to keep softies, and maybe LPS corals in this tank, and I'd like them to grow, and...

So i started my first saltwater aquarium in July. I have debated on doing this but hey why not. R2R has helped me a lot in the short time and maybe doing this will help others and maybe me too! So i have a biocube 16g. Nothing to special. I have always loved tropical fish and now that I’ve got...