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The Back 40

My 40 gallon cube is my first attempt at reefing. It's the "Back" 40 because my wife's tank is way cooler. Hers lives up front.
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My 40 gallon cube is my first attempt at reefing. It's the "Back" 40 because my wife's tank is way cooler. Hers lives up front.

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
Mixed Reef
Total Water Volume
40
When did you start this tank?
May 25, 2024
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
24
Aquarium Width (inches)
24
Aquarium Height (inches)
24
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
All In One Tank
Aquarium Sump
NO Sump
Aquarium Stand
Just a lame stand...
Aquarium Controller
YES
Protein Skimmer
NO
Aquarium Reactors
  1. None
Return Pump
Standard aquatop 475gph
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Wavemaker
  2. Surge Device
Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List
Hygger wave maker with controller. Vivid creative aquatics random flow nozzle
Aquarium Lighting
  1. LED
Lighting Equipment List
Xr15 radion g6 pro
Auto Top Off or ATO
YES
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a heater or heaters
Water Temperature
76

Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters

Specific Gravity
0
Nitrate or NO3
8 to 12
Phosphate or PO4
0.04
Salt Brand
Aquavitro
Trace Element Dosing
Fuel aminos

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Sand
Substrate Level
Deep
Live Rock
35
Nutrient Export
  1. Floss
  2. GFO
  3. Carbon
Water Changes
YES
Water Change Details
10 gallons twice a month. Works perfect
Nutrient Export Details
I bet exporting them nutrients

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

Fish List
  1. Blenny
  2. Cardinalfish
  3. Damselfish
  4. Wrasse
  5. Other Predatory
Total Fish
6
Coral List
  1. SPS Coral
  2. LPS Coral
  3. Zoanthids
  4. Soft Coral
  5. Mushroom Coral
Invert List
  1. Crabs
  2. Starfish
  3. Shrimp
  4. Snails
  5. Other

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. Flake
  2. Pellet
  3. Frozen
Auto Feeder
NO

Additional Aquarium Information

What do you think are the keys to your success in reefing?
Never freaking leaving the room.
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Member Reef Tanks
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