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I am planning my future upgrade and consolidation of my tanks. I currently have a waterbox 50.3, an evo 13.5 and a 10g frag tank. I want to move away from AIO tanks and go to a sumo system. My goal is to consolidate my 13.5 and 50.3 together, while tying my frag tank into the sump so it shares...

So I’m about to do my first tank transfer I have the innovative marine 15 gallon but moving everything to a IM 20 gallon I know not a huge jump lol. I just had a few questions I plan on adding more dry rock to the main display tank besides the rock in my current tank and the seachem matrix in...

Hey everyone, I finally upgraded from two small nano to my dream tank IM 112 EXT. Below is a list of equipment I’m going with. -IM 112 EXT (white stand) -Fiji 30 sump -Hydra 64 and two AI PRIME -MP40qd and Nero5 -jebao DCP 10000 return pump -aquamaxx dfc-280 skimmer -200 watt titanium heater...

I have a biocube 32 and trying to know if the stock lighting is good enough for softy and lps coral i was looking at steves led light upgrade trying to see if that would be a good move or if i would l be fine with stock lights

Hi Guys, So I've made the leap to a bigger tank and need your guidance and tips on the best way to go about setting up. I've ran a Fluval Evo 13.5 for 2 years now where I have learned a lot and so have decided to get a D-D Reef Pro 900. I've been giving some thought to some of the equipment...

I’m currently working on getting a sump plumbed into my RS max nano. I havnt had great success finding something like this to refer to for advise so I thought I will post my progress on here. Tank is mid cycle, Iv accumulated everything needed for the sump. Now, what’s the best way to plumb it...

Hello reefers, After 1 year in hobby I finally spent some money for a minor upgrade, from 12G nano to 25G shallow nano. I have a few questions. 1. I want to change scape, I never liked scape in my tank. I will be getting some new ceramic rocks with different shape. How do I make sure I don't...

Hi y'all! I've been kicking around the idea of upgrading my system and going bigger. I was curious if anyone had some aquarium brands in mind they would absolutely avoid and who they would recommend for bigger tanks. I have a 75g now and was thinking I could use the same stand and equipment...

Replacing an APEX controller is often not an easy swap-out procedure. Even though there is the ability to create a backup (from the MISC tab in a local connection), that is often only ideal when reloading the same APEX after a factory reset. Even then, it often will not work when connecting...

Hello, I’m upgrading my fish tank to Red Sea g2 425 and I’m wondering if I put 25 packs of live copepods would it be enough to reproduce. I have 4 mandarin fish but I don’t think that my copepods will survive the move and I want to be sure I will have enough to kinda start again without...

I am undergoing an upgrade and I need to know if I'm crazy for pulling the trigger on moving my livestock. Backstory: I had a 20 gallon standard tank with a clownfish and tailspot blenny and a few coral (zoas, leathers, a few beginner lps). I lost a couple lps and in finding out why I found a...

Hello everyone. After further thinking and with some feedback from the community I opt to go the AIO route for now, coming from a very humble nano Bluemarine 60 tank. I had that tank for around 1 year and a half, I do not despise it at all, served me well the past year, however, I must point out...

Hello everyone, I have been using reef to reef for nearly 6 years now But never once made a post. I would like to introduce myself and my tanks. I am 18 years old and currently studying Marine Sciences at Stony Brook University. I have been a reef aquarium hobbyist since age 12 and the hobby has...

I’ve been reefing for a very long time. Last November after a few year break, I started up a 75 gallon. This was the first time I used dry rock, dry sand. (Zero stars..would not recommend!) The first few months were glorious, but then came all the uglies. First it was cyano like I’ve never seen...

I'm going to be upgrading from a 2 year old 90 gallon system to a new 170 gallon system that will be going in the exact same spot. I'm planning on transfering all livestock & rock immediately to the new tank (I'm completely replacing the sand with new). Is this safe or do I need to figure out a...

Started off about 2 years ago with an old 75 gallon tank I picked up at a garage sale with an old busted-up MDF stand. I redid the facade of the stand to cedar and added in 2x4 supports where I thought the stand would sag. Honestly I took it on as more of a woodworking project than an actual...

Hello - I have been trying to remove the stock skimmer to make room for two heater (redundancy) in the sump. Seems like there are numerous challenges with this due to the design of the Red Sea, i.e., light mount is blocking a possible hang on skimmer, cabinet too small for a sump etc. Anyone has...

As the title says, I upgraded to an Innovative Marine 25g lagoon FROM a Fluval 13.5. I've had the new tank running with no lights and the old ceramic media in the back for about 3 days now. I'm planning on putting the live rock in today and testing the parameters. I guess my main question is...

So I started about 6 months ago with a basic 10 gallon and 2 clowns. I decided to upgrade and found a used 20 gallon IM fusion nuvo with the AIO taken out and upgraded to have a sump with an overflow. Ive been running that tank for about 2-3 months and its making me not enjoy it as much based on...

Good afternoon, I feel like I should be considered a "new" reefer- I have been studying and reading and watching videos for years but only recently set up my first tank. It was a 20-gallon Tideline AIO. It has been running since May of this year (2022). I have an emerald crab, two peppermint...

Hey everyone. I have a Max Nano 20g and was wondering if anyone has any experience upgrading the return pump to a DC pump that can be controlled? I emailed Red Sea asking about the return area dimensions but oddly they told me they didn’t have that info available and I should just measure it...

-JBJ 65 and white stand -Custom made clear view lid -Upgraded return pump Sicce Syncra Silent 3.0 (714 GPH) -Aqua maxx fr-se Gfo/bio pellet reactor including Sicce Syncra Silent 0.5 pump (185gph) -In tank media basket -BRS Titanium heater and controller -ATO system This is a great deal...

Hello Everyone! I recently moved into a new house and my spouse insisted I upgrade to a bigger tank as this was the time to do it! I was initially going to go with a 75 gallon, but we have a wall in the living room that is 6' and she told me to just go with the 6' 125 gallon tank so we don't...

Newer to the hobby so sorry if this is a dumb question. I’m currently running a 60 gallon marineland aquarium with an inline canister filter. I’m looking to add a skimmer to the filtration. I’m new to the skimmers and I am planning on eventually upgrading to a sump with a 150-200 gallon DT. Are...

Currently have a 20" Synergy Reef Overflow purchased in 2020. I recently reached out to Synergy Reef for support and was told that they have discontinued the 20" models. What other external overflows are recommended that will fit the already drilled holes for my Synergy Reef Overflow. My tank...