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150G FOWLR tank

almost 20 years old FOWLR tank - just re-aquascaped
almost 20 years old FOWLR tank - just re-aquascaped

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
FOWLR
Total Water Volume
150
When did you start this tank?
Jun 1, 2007
What is your aquarium made of?
Acrylic
Aquarium Length (inches)
48
Aquarium Width (inches)
24
Aquarium Height (inches)
30
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
Internal Overflow
Aquarium Sump
YES
Sump Water Volume
20
Aquarium Stand
custom built wood
Aquarium Controller
NO
Protein Skimmer
YES
Protein Skimmer Make and Model
Bubble King Double Cone 200 + RD3 Speedy
Aquarium Reactors
  1. None
Return Pump
Neptune Systems COR-20
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Powerhead
Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List
5 powerheads
Aquarium Lighting
  1. LED
Lighting Equipment List
2 Aqua Illumination Hydra 52
Auto Top Off or ATO
YES
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a heater or heaters
Water Temperature
78
Heating and Cooling Equipment Detail
Ranco digital temperature controller

Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters

pH Level
8.2
Specific Gravity
1.024
Salt Brand
Fritz
Trace Element Dosing
Vodka

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Bare Bottom (BB)
Substrate Level
No Substrate
Live Rock
50
Live Rock Type
Fiji live rock
Nutrient Export
  1. Protein Skimmer
  2. Filter Sock
Water Changes
NO
Water Change Details
25% water change every 3 months

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

Fish List
  1. Angelfish
  2. Butterflyfish
  3. Clownfish
  4. Surgeonfish Tang
Total Fish
7
Coral List
  1. Other
Invert List
  1. Snails
Total Inverts
10
Livestock Quarantine
  1. Fish

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

Fish Feeding Frequency
Multiple Daily Feedings
Coral Feeding Frequency
Other
Fish and Coral Feeding
  1. Pellet
  2. Frozen
  3. Algae Strips
Auto Feeder
NO
June 2007!! Congratulations, and thanks for sharing. 😃

P.S., excellent selection of fish!
 
Congrats on having a tank for that long!
 

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