My Big Beautiful Budget Breeder Build
- Build Thread
- Thread starter Retro Reefer
- Start date
- Tagged users None
OP
OP
Retro Reefer
Slow and steady wins the race!
RichtheReefer21
Scrap Yard Reefer
Excellence Award
Reef Tank 365
Article Contributor
Reef Squad Emeritus
Hospitality Award
Undeserving, but it’s truly a honor to have my tank featured on Reef Tank 365
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/r...reefers-40-breeder-build.571699/#post-5840432
Heyyyyy Nowwww!
Congrats. Your photos are stunning!
RichtheReefer21
Scrap Yard Reefer
Excellence Award
Reef Tank 365
Article Contributor
Reef Squad Emeritus
Hospitality Award
Just fabulous!
OP
OP
Retro Reefer
Slow and steady wins the race!
OP
OP
Retro Reefer
Slow and steady wins the race!
This encrusting Gorgi came in as a hitchhiker on a piece of rock and although it’s considered a nuisance coral I like it for its movement. as long as it’s kept isolated on the sand bed it's not a problem.
RichtheReefer21
Scrap Yard Reefer
Excellence Award
Reef Tank 365
Article Contributor
Reef Squad Emeritus
Hospitality Award
Sweet hiker! Score!This encrusting Gorgi came in as a hitchhiker on a piece of rock and although it’s considered a nuisance coral I like it for its movement. as long as it’s kept isolated on the sand bed it's not a problem.
OP
OP
Retro Reefer
Slow and steady wins the race!
I have never been much of a tester after my tanks have cycled and stabilized but Im going to keep up with testing on this tank especially Alk.. I have a app on my iPad for tracking so I might as well use it 
RichtheReefer21
Scrap Yard Reefer
Excellence Award
Reef Tank 365
Article Contributor
Reef Squad Emeritus
Hospitality Award
I have never been much of a tester after my tanks have cycled and stabilized but Im going to keep up with testing on this tank especially Alk.. I have a app on my iPad for tracking so I might as well use it
I really need to get one of these record keeping apps.
OP
OP
Retro Reefer
Slow and steady wins the race!
OP
OP
Retro Reefer
Slow and steady wins the race!
I glued some 1” ceramic squares together to set my Cyphastrea on until I decide where to put it.. noticed yesterday it’s starting to encrust the base 
Should make for some real easy frags.
Should make for some real easy frags.
OP
OP
Retro Reefer
Slow and steady wins the race!
Little over 8 months wet, picture from yesterday
Last edited:
Victoria M
5000 Club Member
What app is this?I have never been much of a tester after my tanks have cycled and stabilized but Im going to keep up with testing on this tank especially Alk.. I have a app on my iPad for tracking so I might as well use it
Victoria M
5000 Club Member
Congratulations! 
RichtheReefer21
Scrap Yard Reefer
Excellence Award
Reef Tank 365
Article Contributor
Reef Squad Emeritus
Hospitality Award
I glued some 1” ceramic squares together to set my Cyphastrea on until I decide where to put it.. noticed yesterday it’s starting to encrust the base
;Woot;Wideyed;Drool
OP
OP
Retro Reefer
Slow and steady wins the race!
Fotocha
I have nightmares of jumping fish
- Joined
- Jan 6, 2019
- Messages
- 684
- Reaction score
- 1,876
- Location
- Hartford, CT
- What state or country do you live in
- Connecticut
Agreed I’m hoping my build will look half as good!
ChrisNH
Active Member
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2019
- Messages
- 305
- Reaction score
- 254
- What state or country do you live in
- New Hampshire
I have enjoyed reading through your thread. I have a used 40B and sump I picked up years ago I am planning to get running this summer when I collect more gear, it’s been great to see you using some of the same stuff I have been looking at.
Curious how you feel about the metal stand 8 months in? I am considering building a wood one but am lukewarm on the idea, those metal stands look like a nice alternative.
Curious how you feel about the metal stand 8 months in? I am considering building a wood one but am lukewarm on the idea, those metal stands look like a nice alternative.
