Salman123
Community Member
Hi, my name is Salman and I am 13. I am in 8th grade and am in the North New Jersey area. It's been a year since I started my first (and only) saltwater tank. I have always wanted to start a build thread but it just felt like so much time. Anyways, here we go. I first started this tank when I was 12-13. It went through many highs and lows, and an almost impossible amount of bullying. I got this tank off Facebook marketplace for $400. It's a 75 gallon tank with a custom built sump with Calcium reactor, skimmer, filter socks, and return pump. I then bought two AI hydra 32 lights for $525. I started off with two clownfish, and when it was cycled I added a damsel (it's been the bane of my existence). I have played around a lot with clownfish (I think I deserve the badge clownfish master) I had at one point 10 and at one point 1. I had two tangs that unfortunately passed away but I do intend on getting them back (different ones). I also had two Anthias but now I have two lyretail Anthias. I have been doing some research (obviously during school) and have decided to start doing a little coral spree on Facebook marketplace. Also, side note none of this was funded by my parents, I had to start many small businesses to afford this. What's funny is that because my dad made me pay for it when we went to the lfs he would pick out the most expensive corals or most expensive equipment. (Hence the lights). Below are many pictures, the last one is the most recent. Would love to hear everybody's feedback! Would love to grow more, and reefing tips are much appriciated.
