setup

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...

Hi All, Just purchased a used system I am back in the hobby again. Picked up a Elos system 120, 90 gallon tank. Need help setting up the system GHL and profilux 3.1. Have no clue how to use. Also would love someone to help aquascape my tank and buy corals from. Any suggestions of help...

Hello everyone, I have a reefer 350 and I wanted to try out a small DIY project on my sump. I don’t know exactly how to go about this so I need some help. So I was looking at a YouTube video on the BRS page on Kalkwasser. Here is the link . So I had an idea, on the video aound 8min 15sec...

I am new to the hobby and have a few questions with regards to the setup. I am setting up a reef aquarium (220 gallons) from scratch. It is set up as an island where you see three sides. The reef aquarium is on the first floor of my house. The basement houses the Sump (150 gallons) which is...

Hello! Beginner here in search of some much-needed advice. I got this tank super last minute from someone moving out of the country today. It was her ex-roommate's so she doesn't know anything about the setup. I have freshwater tanks but never saltwater, so I need help! I'm not even sure what I...

Hi, I've set up the first batch of Live rock, used aquaforest cement, works pretty good! (i bought the rocks from a previous owner with the tank 2nd hand), i'm guessing there's 25kg but really i have no idea... It's my first setup, so any advice is greatly appreciated! I think i need to add...

Hey fellow reefers, I am about to start filling my 120 gallon tank and 30 gal sump, I am going to be using sugar grain size sand as I want to have a sand shifter eventually. What is the best way to fill the tank: Filling the sump and then tank or Filling tank and letting it overflow to sump...

I have finally made up my mind to start the process of upgrading my reef tank from cheap $55 petco non drilled tank because of the money pit that it has been with minimal success because of limitations of this tank. ive added all kinds of extra equipment to make up the differnce but this setup...

My RO/DI system came in today so I'm making rodi water right now. I'm going to glue my dry rock in place and it's also currently aquascaped in my tank (picture below). Tell me if you think that setup blocks too much light. I have more rock which would make it even as far as pound per gallon but...

Would anyone have any advice for a 13 year old wanting to get into the reef keeping hobby? E.G. setup, easy corals/anemones/inverts? I've done a lot of research, and I can't decide between a Biocube 32 tank, since not as much money (probably) would go into salt/rock etc., or if I should start...

i have pacific sun hybrid lamp x4 39watt tube and 2 145 watt leds can someone tell me the best t5 combination i make regards marco

We recently bought a 120 gallon tank that is drilled. It is our first drilled tank but have had saltwater tank in the past. My husband has epilepsy and Parkinson's and cannot plumb it but we are able to take care of it once it is plumbed. We live in Streator, IL if you can help it would be...

Selling a remora aqua c hob skimmer with a maxijet 1200 pump=100 obo Euro reef rs80 selling with non working pump, the magnet is stuck in the pump body but needle wheel and ceramic shaft are still perfect.= 80 obo 2 koralia nano 12v pumps brand new in box, ppurchased not being told they...