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Finally getting back into the hobby after a 5 year break. Looking for a 120-210g setup and all the components to go with. Don't need everything together, willing to buy everything separate. I want to be able to set this up as a ULM tank with auto water changes, top off, etc... Things I am...

Hello, I have had a saltwater tank for many years, but I travel often and like the tank to be as automated as possible. I currently have the following setup: 90 Gallon Tank Sapphire Sump Tank Protein Skimmer Icecap Algae Scrubber (1 week old) Automatic fish feeder Live Rock A few soft coral...

Selling a nuvo 40. Includes tank, stand, 2 Intank media baskets, mighty jet return pump, nuvo skim skimmer, and Clearview screen. Located in the Orlando area Price is $400 *Will be taking down and cleaning this week*

Hello All! I am posting this thread to provoke discussion about the Innovative Marine NUVO Fusion 20 (and other desktop models) filtration, setup, hacks and upgrades. I will begin the discussion by presenting my filtration setup and hopefully you guys can give me pointers and discuss your own...

About 5 months ago I set up my first tank ever and chose saltwater. It’s a Innovative Marine 20 gallon AIO. I feel like something is missing and don’t know an exact time line on how fast a tank of this size matures. I will step by step walk you guys through what I’m curious about, stocking...

One of the big concerns people seem to have with Quarantine Tanks is the additional cost. After dropping hundreds to thousands of dollars on a Display Tank, the last thing many might be inclined to do is buy another set of equipment that they will only use infrequently... After a trip to Petco...

Going through my phones gallery, I noticed that I have built quite a few stands :D Thought it would be nice to see what other people have been building lately for some future project inspiration! Here's a few I've completed (most of them for others) Show us what you've built! A Maple 35 Gal...

Hi all, I have 6 juvenile clownfish form the same clutch and I am thinking about placing them in them in their own clown/nem system. What would you recommend in terms of volume. Not much space for another full setup, so I was thinking about an AIO approach. Any thoughts/recommendations? Also...

Hi everyone, I'm kind of new to this hobby (I had a freshwater tank when I was a kid) and I want to do it right. A friend gifted me with a 5 gallon tank 3 months ago in which I started a small slice of ocean. So far I love it and already started research for a 75 gallon in the near future...

What is the best way to add a refugium to a rs250? I seen where people convert the ato container but I bought mine used and it didn’t come with one. Any input would be appreciated

Hello all! A customer of mine is building a tank into a wall. I ordered him 2 hydra 64hds but they are out of mounting kits and im horrible with coming up with diy set ups. I can however follow instructions very well. Can you guys please bounce some ideas off of me for mounting set ups? Water...

Hey guys, New to the hobby, had my tank active for a little over a month now, and I'm ready to add a light to get it ready for corals. However my setup/location makes choosing a light difficult. To start I want to stress that because I'm new, I will likely not be interested in any difficult to...

Hey all, figured i’d start a thread and see where it goes. Been in the hobby as a whole for about 5 years now. Had a 40 breeder for about 2 years when i still lived at home. I still miss that tank. Being my first full reef, it taught me everything i know about this hobby, along with a lot of...

This was the humble start of it all. Little was I aware of how much I would learn, make mistakes and fall in love with this hobby. Started with my purchase of an Aquatop Nano. Wasn't a fan of the black stand so I bought some adhesive vinyl flooring and gave it a more fitting look.

Hello All! I am looking to get back into the hobby after about 8 years. I know all the co$tly perils of trial and error, so I am looking for a member who has a successful tank, similar to the one I want. I know I want the following: -Frag Tank (Independent) -Some Fish (not picky. just for my...

Hey all! Wanted to share my current setup and how my livestock is doing. I have a couple euphlyia, a mushroom leather, a mushroom, a zoa colony and a GSP colony. I have around 9lbs of liverock in the tank.For fish, I have a Wisconsin white clown and a snowflake clown. I also have a bicolor...

Hey guys. As my first set up. I’ve spent quite of time reading and learning about the foundation of a good and healthy tank. And leading up to other things after the aquatic landscaping part. take a look at the 1st and 2nd attempts. 1st - is live rock is against the back glass motif. 2nd- is...

Looking to see if anyone has successfully kept a deep sand bed and has some suggestions . I have a carpet anemone so need at least 4” Now since we are mostly trying to mimic ocean conditions has anyone ever layered the sand like 40% coarse crushed coral ,40% special grade and 20% sugar...

Hi guys :) I am about to get my first saltwater aquarium. I have some experience with freshwater and nano freshwater. Because it is my first I wanted to ask you about my planned setup and if you have any better ideas or additions. Tank Waterbox Cube 20 Equipment AI Prime HD (would prefer a...

I’m posting on behalf of my friend, he’s shut down his 180g planted discus tank and wants to go FOWLR as he’s figured for all the time and money he puts in to the planted he’d rather go FOWLR.... he not ready to reef just yet. He wants to know if he would be better off with a cheato refugium...

Hello all, Just a quick question to all my fellow reefers, if you had to choose between one of these two products of nitrifying bacteria like if you had no other choice (gun to head type situation...bit extreme but you get my just)..what would it be: Fluval biological enhancer...

Hi All, Just plugged in my APEX unit and its blue. Trying to connect through my PC. I can connect to the Apex Setup.#### however once I click on one of the two links it takes me to a login screen. What do I log in here with? I don't have an account yet, should I go create one and log in here? I...

I’ve used BRS reefsaver rock for a long time. I’m setting up a 180 and looking to purchase some rock. I can’t find a single review about the biotek rock, yet it looks the same as the reef saver and about a $1 per pound cheaper. Any experience with the biotek rock. Thank you.

Hello everyone, I'm restarting my 5 gallon nano sometime this week or next week and when asked if I was going to use sand or go bare bottom I wasn't sure.. but now I was thinking, Why not use miracle mud/ mineral mud? I've never used it before, but I've heard of people using it and giving great...

So I'm looking at getting my quarantine tank setup. What are your thoughts on cheap stuff from petco/petsmart? Buy one of their cheap 1 per gallon 20 gallon tanks a cheap glass heater and a cheap sponge filter. Or do you all user something different for your QT setup. I want to keep it on...