build advice

Hey Guys, Just wondering what everyones thoughts are regarding the Aqua Ultraviolet twist vs the Pentair UV steriliser. Im new to the hobby and in the process of cycling my aquarium. I had Ich run through my Nano reef tank before I even got to the point of adding coral and I'm intent on doing...

Hi everyone! I’m starting a project for my adorable captive bred seahorse herd. I found an amazing 150 gal 36” cube on offer up for $200! It had a stand but it was way too tall for me (5’1” person here), so I decided to build my own! I made it so the stand had a 1” lip on 3 of the 4 sides. The...

In the process of downsizing my 350G acrylic tank. Although customized tank sounds more superior and stable option - I am getting stuck into a black hole of going back and forth and doubting all my decisions... Rimless is pretty but traditional canopy style might fit better with the overall...

I am newer to the hobby. I used to have a 29G Saltwater tank about 10 years ago and am confident that I've forgotten everything but I do remember really enjoying it. I made the decision to jump back in. I was going to start with a 55G tank but was talked out of that by the worker at my LFS...

I am newer to the hobby. I used to have a 29G Saltwater tank about 10 years ago and am confident that I've forgotten everything but remember really enjoying it. I made the decision to jump back in. I was going to start with a 55G tank but was talked out of that by the worker at my LFS, saying I...

Hello, I’m a reefoholic who has been in remission for about 6 years or so. I’m planning on making a full blown return to my reefing ways and I want to make sure I do it right this time. One of the main reason for my absence from the hobby was my wife was unhappy with the home that I was...

I have a Pro Clear 230 I am currently building and in the final steps before cycling. I know a sterilizer is useless during cycling and don’t plan on using one until later on but I wanted to go ahead and do my research and narrow down which one to get. I have been looking at the Aqua UV and the...

Hi everyone, I’m planning a bean animal backpack overflow on my new build, and also want to include an automatic fleece roller (the only style available here is pictured). Any suggestions on how to plumb the two return lines from the bean animal into the fleece roller? I’m sure someone must...

Here’s what I’m looking at: I know there are threads on here addressing electrical organization but I’m having an issue with search terms and finding good threads with multiple options, so please post your favorites! I’ve set up a fish room, so I hope to keep this compartment completely dry...