R2R Username: @Reefer_punk
Build Thread: Reefer_punk's new build thread
Introduction:
Hi to all of you, Reef2Reefers! First of all, I am unbelievably honored to have my tank picked as Reef of the Month! It is humbling to be selected and included among all of those great and out-of-this-world setups that have been featured as Reef of the Month before me!
A little about me: I am 34 years old, and I live in a town near Amsterdam, Holland. I have four children, a true reefer in crime as a...
R2R Username: @inland_reef
Build Thread: Inland Reef's Coastal Lagoon
Introduction:
Hello all! First off, I want to thank Reef2Reef for picking my reef tank as May’s Reef of the Month! I have been following along the Reef of the Month winners for years and can say the previous winners have some incredible setups. I'm honored to be selected from the hundreds of thousands of beautiful setups there are in the world and compared to the caliber of previous Reef of the Month winners!
Let me...
ABOUT THIS ARTICLE
This article was authored by @Dan_P, @taricha and @Rick Mathew. We collaborated in the development of the experimental methods, the cost of the project and the analysis of the data. The project was started in August of 2021 with the purpose of understanding the quality of the data received from ICP-OES measurements. Our intent is to bring some clarity to the reefing community in order to help evaluate, interpret and respond to this data. What follows are the outcomes of...
Guide to Common Hitchhikers in Reef Tanks
by @A Young reefer
The purpose of this thread is to hopefully assist hobbyists in obtaining the correct id and method of treatment to common hitchhikers. Both; the good ones and the bad ones.
1) Anemones
Some times called the flowers of the sea, many hobbyists keep them intentionally for their striking colors and their one of a kind symbiotic relationship with clownfish.
However not all species of anemones are wanted in reef aquariums like the...
As many of you may know, I love my gobies but Discordipinna griessingeri has got to be my favourite. And I'm sure if you have ever kept or read about this species you will enjoy it.
Now, let's cover the first question that may spark up... What is this? So far all I've mentioned is "Discordipinna griessingeri" and nothing else. The genus discordipinna is a small genus part of the subfamily Gobiinae. Gobiinae, often known as the "True Gobies", are found in all Oceans and some lakes and rivers...
Calcium reactors are perhaps the best method for providing calcium and alkalinity in reef aquariums with a medium to high calcification demand. It is a system that does not introduce unnecessary ions, does not depend on evaporation rates and has very low operating costs, with a significant safety. The reactor consists of one or more chambers, which are filled with a medium consisting of calcium carbonate and optionally magnesium carbonate. Aquarium water previously mixed with CO2 is...
Creating Mature Food Webs and Nutrient Processing Pathways
by @ReefGeezer
HI everyone. My name is John. I’m ReefGeezer on R2R. Here’s a picture of my 90 Gallon “Someday to be Reef” tank at about one year old. I had done some scrubbing of algae and Cyanobacteria for the picture, so it shows a little better than its actual state.
I started this tank with dry rock and a small amount of live rock using bottled bacteria and some ammonium chloride. It was running ok now, but at the time...
Filefish in Marine Aquariums
Jay Hemdal C. 2022
Filefish, (often called leatherjackets in Australia) have enjoyed a moderate level of popularity for many years as marine aquarium fish. As a group however, there is some variation as to their relative appropriateness for particular aquariums. This article outlines these differences in their care requirements, allowing home aquarists to make a more informed choice of the fish they decide to add to their tanks.
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Neptune Apex and CoralVue Hydros: Personal Opinion and Experience
@Nanojoe
Personal opinion and Personal experience // Disclaimer
The scope for this article is to dive a little deeper and, in turn, hopefully help the hobbyist on how they should invest their hard-earned cash from a hobbyist perspective.
I do have hands on experience with both the Neptune Apex and CoralVue Hydros products, although my experience is weighted toward Apex products. I have worked with the Apex products for...
Guide to DIY with T-Slot Aluminum
10/2024 ADDENDUM: For building with 8020’s Quick-Connect rail, please see a build HERE
T-Slot aluminum extrusion is an ideal material for building modern, strong tank stands and canopies. And it isn’t as difficult as you might think, essentially you are playing with a supersize Erector kit! Using simple fastening methods and careful planning, even an individual with no experience can build a high tech stand quickly and easily!
Standard DIY disclaimers...
