What's up everyone, here's a run down on my diy setup! As of now there approximately 600 to 700 dollars , and quite a few hours in this one, it's running and looking great to my eye , pretty much went all black box (did my research to try and find decent equipment) let me know what ya think!😁
20 gallon long tanks converted to rimless and resealed new silicone (×2)
Stand from thrift store With some mods to support the tank and sump
Nicrew hyperreef gen 2 100w with controller
Hygger 200 w heater
Ink bird temp controller
Orlushy DC 4000 return pump with controller
Devopet 8 watt uv sterilizer and aquatop pump
3g aqueon cube as ato reservoir
useek auto top off
Clear and black acrylic for over flow and sump baffles
Various pvc pipes and fittings



Marco rock dry rock
Live rock from Underwater Wonders
A couple fish from Biggs Lagoon
This is a killer build, and proves reefing doesn't have to break the bank! Excited to see how it develops
Looking good buddy! Its really coming together. Did you end up finding some good bacteria?