Just a basic reef care guide for those getting their first start with reefing.

Hi made some changes to the rock work well adding really, wanted to get some opinions on it and also if I should chisel it a bit ?

This is my nano tank! I started it around Christmas.

Hey all! I decided to document my build of my first reef for two reasons: for feedback from you all and because I don’t know anyone IRL who is in the hobby and would care 😂 (other than my wife who is nice enough to pretend to match my excitement).

I started freshwater planted a long time ago and am very excited to give this a while after months of research.

My 55gal top brace broke which was the impetus for all of this. Months ago I set out to make a stand for a future tank. Unfortunately I...

So I will be starting my 125 build!

My wife and I purchased this used off of marketplace. Unfortunately our tank got a small chip in the corner at some point. So we will be getting a new tank in the next week or 2.

It has everything we need except lights.

We will be replacing the heaters and the pump.

We also got a RODI for free. I will need a new sensor and gauge for it.

(Sorry for the mess, in the process of cleaning it all out.)

Here I’ll be posting some DIY projects for those who are on a budget and can’t afford fancy reefing equipment or simply enjoy the aspect of making their own and seeing the impact it has on their system.

Day 1 of the 55 setup to day 1 of the 125. A long and fruitful journey. I’ll follow up with the diy overflow, sump, and filtration system I made for both tanks.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/im-a-reasonable-man-i-do-reasonable-things.920570/

I'm always doing something, right now I'm working on a hood and wire management for the fish room, as well as the three frag rack shelves.

My wife and I are starting our reef build and bought some used stuff to get us going. This is where we are today