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Reefer 170 Mistress Upgrade

IM 20g tank upgraded to a Reefer 170.
Build Thread Link
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/reefer-170-mistress-upgrade.1164093
Introduction
Started out as an IM 20g tank and found a to good of a deal on this reefer 170. Transferred everything over from the IM 20g April 9th 2026. Love zoas and shrooms along with a few lps especially chalices. It’s been through some neglected/rough patches but trying to get it back going into the right direction.
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IM 20g tank upgraded to a Reefer 170.

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
Mixed Reef
Total Water Volume
33
When did you start this tank?
Apr 9, 2025
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
24
Aquarium Width (inches)
20
Aquarium Height (inches)
20
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
Internal Overflow
Aquarium Sump
YES
Sump Water Volume
10
Aquarium Stand
Red Sea
Aquarium Controller
NO
Aquarium Controller Make and Model
BN-Link Smart Plug power strip.
Protein Skimmer
YES
Protein Skimmer Make and Model
Ice Cap nano skimmer
Aquarium Reactors
  1. None
Return Pump
Jebao 6500
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Powerhead
Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List
Pair of AI Nero 3
Aquarium Lighting
  1. T5 Fluorescent
Lighting Equipment List
4 bulb ATI fixture
Dosing Equipment
  1. Calcium
  2. Alkalinity
Dosing Equipment Detail
Pair of kamoer single dose pumps.
Want to switch over to a ice cap kalk stirrer
Auto Top Off or ATO
YES
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a heater or heaters
Water Temperature
78

Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters

pH Level
7
Specific Gravity
1.026
Nitrate or NO3
6
Phosphate or PO4
0.40
Calcium
420
Alkalinity
8.5
Magnesium
1425
Salt Brand
Tropic Marin pro reef

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Sand
Substrate Level
Shallow
Live Rock
25
Nutrient Export
  1. Protein Skimmer
Water Changes
YES
Water Change Details
Try 10% every 2 weeks

Aquarium Tank Inhabitants (fish, coral, invert etc.)

Fish List
  1. Clownfish
  2. Wrasse
Total Fish
4 pair of clowns, blue hippo tang, and 6-line wrasse
Coral List
  1. LPS Coral
  2. Zoanthids
  3. Mushroom Coral
Total Corals
30
Invert List
  1. Crabs
  2. Snails
Total Inverts
10
Livestock Quarantine
  1. No Quarantine
Favorite Fish
Clowns
Favorite Coral
Zoas and shroom

Aquarium Nutrition (fish, coral, invert etc. feeding)

Fish Feeding Frequency
Multiple Daily Feedings
Coral Feeding Frequency
A Few Times Weekly
Fish and Coral Feeding
  1. Pellet
  2. Frozen
Auto Feeder
YES

Additional Aquarium Information

What do you think are the keys to your success in reefing?
Patience and stability.

Aquarium information

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Member Reef Tanks
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