R2R Username: @maxwell
Tank Thread: Maxwells UK reef tank
Introduction:
It's an honor to be asked to give the details of my tank. The tank has been running since 2015, and it's not always been easy, with several major setbacks and a learning curve that continues every day. The current system, like most, involves the trial and error of equipment, supplements, and lighting to achieve something that actually grows in nature, as I'm not a fragger—only when I damage something or there's...
Tank Thread: Victory Reef 600 Gallon SPS Dominant 4.5 years Growth
Introduction: This month, we're excited to present this awe-inspiring reef from Austin, TX! This reef is owned by Dr. Billy Franklin and maintained by Wes Corbyn (@IntrinsicReef), owner of of Intrinsic Reef Design. Both of these men bring their unique visions and experiences as hobbyists to bear on the plan and formation of this beautiful reef, and so in this article, we will hear from both men with regard to the details...
R2R Username: @Olys_Tank
Tank Thread: My Reef Tank 2019
Introduction:
Hello, Reef2Reef! I've been in the hobby for around 28 years. It all started when my mother decided to get her children some pets. As some family members suffered from asthma, we couldn't keep any animals with hair or fur, so she decided to buy a freshwater tank. Each family member took care of a seperate fish species. After a few years of success, we had 10 different fish and water plant breeding tanks in the cellar...
R2R Username: @Alex Costa
Build Thread: Rebirth
Introduction
Hello everybody. My name is Alex.
I currently have a 2000-liter tank that was set up in 2015 when my previous 750-liter tank became too small for the fish and corals.
Sadly, on a trip to my parent's house, a power outage was responsible for decimating the first version of this tank (which I named Monolith because of its dimensions and shape). My first impulse after that was to dismantle everything and get rid of the...
R2R Username: @Swiss Frag Reefer
Build Thread: RedSea Reefer 425XL / SPS Corals
Introduction
Hi my name is Thomas Schwegler (@Swiss Frag Reefer)! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to present my reef tank here on Reef2Reef! I am originally from Switzerland, but (since a couple of years ago) I now live happily in the US in Nashville, TN. I had a freshwater tank as a child but eventually got out of the hobby. 6 years ago, I saw somewhere an advertisement about saltwater aquariums. I...
R2R Username: @Ancient Mariner
Build Thread: Custom 100 gallon built in stair landing with slide access
Introduction
I'm Ken Figueroa from Decatur, Georgia USA, and I'm honored that my reef has been picked as the May 2023 Reef of the Month. The tank is built into a staircase landing with an aquarium room under the landing and accessed through a coat closet. The built in aquarium and aquarium room were built in 2002 when we did a full house renovation. The tank slides out about 8 inches...
R2R Username: @lilopop11
Build Thread: 6G Tank With Hang On Filter
Introduction
Ok, I would like to introduce myself, my name is Lulu Aulia Rachman (ID: Lilopop11). I'm from Indonesia. First, I want to tell you about the first time I became interested in this hobby. Having a reef aquarium was my dream since I was a teenager (of course, like most reefers). The Finding Nemo movie was the beginning of it all, but at that time (around 2004), everything seemed impossible, besides I had no...
R2R Username: @Dragon Lee
Build Thread: A Corner of My NPS tank
Introduction
It's a great honor for my tank to be selected as the ROTM. Thanks to Daniel and the rest of Team R2R.
I'm Jiageng Li. I live in a seaside city. Maybe it's because I'm a Pisces, but I liked everything about aquariums ever since I was a kid. In 2016, I had my first saltwater tank which was a 183-gallon FOT (Fish Only Tank). In 2021, I decided to set up a NPS tank because I was amazed by an orange Gorgonian in my...
R2R Username: @MantisReef
Build Thread: Mantis' 400 Gallon Pennisula Reef
Top Down
Introduction
I was humbled when I got the notification that my system was chosen as Reef Tank of the Month. What an honor it is to be added to this group of incredible tanks that have preceded mine here. My name is Brad Blankenship (@MantisReef here on Reef2reef), and I have been a reef keeper for over 30 years. I have always been fascinated with the ocean and the wonderful creatures that call it home...
Ian Cosford's Zoa-Dominated Reef
R2R Username: @iancosford
Introduction:
Hi my name is Ian. I'm from the UK, and this is my third tank.
First, thanks for featuring me as tank of the month. Although I don't post on Reef2Reef, I do use it as a tool for advice and information. I've seen the other tanks of month and am amazed to be included. I'm very active on the Facebook groups, but I mainly post pictures on Instagram under the name @iansreef (find Ian on Instagram HERE). I started...
