set up

Please share the sump and cabinet set up of yours. I addicted to see folks cabinet set up. Here is mine:

I’ve been out the hobby for several years and trying to get myself familiarized again. I currently have a 3D background and one canister filter. The idea I have seen around is cutting holes in the background and placing the intake on the bottom right next to the heater and cutting another hole...

Good afternoon fellow Reefers!! I know I’m not technically new, however I consider myself a beginner in many aspects of the hobby so I would love some dumbed down, easy to follow advice. My situation: I currently have a 10g tank with just 2 clownfish (4+ yo healthy tank). I’m moving from a...

Hi guys. I’m moving into my first house soon and instead of trying to transfer my current tank within a day, I thought I’d just set up a brand new system and slowly bring my fish/corals over as my newer tank establishes. My quiestion is what’s the best go to tank? I’m looking around 1.5m...

Hey everyone! So I’ve got an AquaOne 255 Reefsys tank to set up. We decided on a Redsea skimmer, reefmat and dc pump. It’s a pretty tight squeeze but it all fits! However since we are by passing the filter sock compartment with the reefmat we are left with an unused compartment. The local fish...

With the announcement of the Maven, I’m looking to setup my next tank with Hydros. I have 2x Kessil ap9x lights, 4x MP40s (post Mobius and I do have a Mobius module), 1x Sicce pump (Syncra SDC 7.0 WIFI Return Pump (800 - 1900 gph) - Sicce), 2x BRS titanium heaters, and a few other thing being...

For sale: - Innovative Marine Nuvo 40 EXT - Innovative Marine APS stand - FijiCube Fiji-20 Advanced Reef Sump PLEASE READ: All items are brand new, have never seen water. APS stand is larger than the tank so that the plumbing drops down through the stand. The tank is supported on all four...

Hi I'm new to saltwater and looking into getting into the hobby I found this deal on marketplace looking to get some feedback. - 40 gallon sump - 150 pounds live rock complete with pump and stand - 150 gallon with Euro Bracing - circulating pump, pump itself - heater - lights Thank you

Hi, I am just at the beginning here trying to figure out the best set up that will allow me to be gone for at least 10 days and maybe save my reef and fish from dying as a result of my future mistakes. I read that the bigger the tank the easier to keep it stable so I decided to get CADE...

Hello, I have been doing weeks of reading, and I am still a long ways off from being able to start my first reef tank, but I have some groundwork I would like to expand on before making any commitments. My primary goal is cost effectiveness, with a bigger focus on corals/etc over fish. The...

Innovative Marine 20 peninsula for sale. Includes tank, APS stand (with custom doors), upgraded Eheim return pump, heater, and live rocks (anemone not included). Tank is in perfect condition and used for less than one year. Currently used as a frag tank Asking 250 obo, pick up Brooklyn NY Also...

I’m doing a 400 gallon in wall tank build for a local business- I was looking for an entire set up for them but the owner quickly ordered a new 400 gallon tank/sump/stand- so now I need everything except that.. rock/skimmer/ sand/ fish/ corals/ powerheads/ light/ controller is a plus-...

Hello everyone! I am new here and to the hobby as a whole. I have spent the last few months researching and I think I am getting close to making a tank purchase but I could use some help/advice. I have decided that a 120 gallon(ish) tank is what I am most interested in as I feel very confident I...

Here is a Very nice 65 Gallon show tank. Comes with wet dry filter system , slicce return pump,3 power heads 2 Hydor korilla and one maxpect and controllable led light fixture and new overflow with bulkheads. Beautiful stand and canopy. Stand has been waterproofed with easy seal rubberized...

Custom Visio glass 120 gallon saltwater aquarium, custom stand, sump and accessories for sale. Has been running for 3 years. Tank is 48"x24"x24" Stand holds display at 40" and side shelving is 6' tall. Stand is made from 2x6 and quality plywood sheeting Includes 2 Kessel tuna blue 360 lights...

Hello everyone, Moving very soon and cannot take my tank with me. With work becoming more demanding as well I can't remain in the hobby. Selling everything together for a very cheap price, I still maintain the tank and everything is fat and healthy. This tank and all of the equipment were...

hi all, i am looking for as many ideas as possible, the better half has gave me permission for a tank build in our new home! we are currently strengthening floor joist on the first floor to have the aquarium upstairs.. with all the work that is going on right now i am waay to busy to be looking...

Hey all, I bought a used Red Sea Max Nano 20g and will be using this thread as a personal journal of sorts and hopefully getting some feedback on my set up. Currently, it is sitting in the bathroom running a vinegar/water 1.5:18.5 mix through it. Using this to check for leaks, to clean the...

Does anyone else do this? Any time I travel to the beach with my family, I bring a 10 gallon setup to see what the local water holds. This tank has a few dozen almost transparent shrimp swimming around. Some of the best temporary tanks are ones that have sargassum weed...

Hello R2R you’ll see me posting lots of stuff on here as I’m combining everything into a large system. Today for grabs I have a lifeguard aquatics all in one nano tank. It’s the 7 gallon peninsula style. With a no name light I was able to still hit 220 3 inches under water surface (it did grow...

(Shipping & Local Los Angeles Pick-up Available) Hi! I work in films, games, and television as a Concept Design Artist, having clients as Disney, FOX, Lionsgate, Air Bud Entertainment, and more— but, first & foremost, I’m a lifelong reefer! I want to add a splash of sci-fi and fantasy into our...

Set up my first saltwater tank, a 90 cornerflo! A little cloudy bc I only had one clarifier packet, but I’ve dosed it w dr tims ammonium chloride and microbacter7 started w 8.2-8.3ish pH and zero nutrient, what should I be looking for in this cycle to indicate it’s completed? Loving my rockwork...

Hey guys, so quick backstory: inherited 180 gallon salt water tank, has 10 fish, two star fish, whole bunch of snails and a couple hermit crabs. Aside from Tangs looking like they're dying out of nowhere at random intervals, everything has been pretty good. Problem is the original owners took...

Hello everyone!!! How’s your quarantine going??? My names Caroline & my boyfriend and I are setting up a 75Gallon tank. We were wondering if there are any kind of Tang that we could put in the 75? I know that most of them require 100+Gallons .. but I really want one!! Also any other...

Hi all, What is the best to put between the actual aquarium (90G Rimless) & the stand. i was in between either styrofoam (either 0.5 or 1cm in thickness), thick yoga mat or one of these : thanks,