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180-Gallon Mixed Reef

Mixed reef tank, in-wall, with a basement sump.
Mixed reef tank, in-wall, with a basement sump.

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
Mixed Reef
Total Water Volume
180
When did you start this tank?
Jun 19, 2021
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
72
Aquarium Width (inches)
24
Aquarium Height (inches)
36
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
Internal Overflow
Aquarium Sump
YES
Sump Water Volume
60
Aquarium Stand
Wood
Aquarium Controller
NO
Protein Skimmer
YES
Protein Skimmer Make and Model
Reef Octopus 250
Aquarium Reactors
  1. Carbon
  2. GFO
Return Pump
Reef Octopus S-8
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Powerhead
Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List
EcoTech MP40
Aquarium Lighting
  1. Hybrid Fixture
Lighting Equipment List
ATI Hybrid
Lighting PAR and Goals
500-200
Dosing Equipment
  1. Calcium
  2. Alkalinity
Dosing Equipment Detail
Kamoer
Auto Top Off or ATO
YES
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a heater or heaters
Water Temperature
78

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Sand
Substrate Level
Other
Nutrient Export
  1. Refugium
  2. Macro Algae
  3. Protein Skimmer
  4. Filter Roller
  5. GFO
  6. Carbon
Water Changes
YES
Water Change Details
Kamoer AWC

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

Fish List
  1. Angelfish
  2. Anthias
  3. Blenny
  4. Chromis
  5. Clownfish
  6. Dragonet
  7. Goby
  8. Surgeonfish Tang
  9. Wrasse
Total Fish
13
Coral List
  1. SPS Coral
  2. LPS Coral
  3. Zoanthids
  4. Soft Coral
  5. Mushroom Coral
  6. Other
Invert List
  1. Anemone
  2. Crabs
  3. Starfish
  4. Shrimp
  5. Snails
  6. Clams
  7. Urchin
  8. Other

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

Fish Feeding Frequency
Multiple Daily Feedings
Coral Feeding Frequency
Do Not Feed Coral Directly
Fish and Coral Feeding
  1. Flake
  2. Pellet
  3. Frozen
  4. Live Food
  5. Algae Strips
Auto Feeder
YES

Additional Aquarium Information

What do you think are the keys to your success in reefing?
Ignoring it
Beautiful tank. I am looking for inspiration on stocking my first ever tank and enjoy yours very much.
 
Great looking tank!
 

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