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20G IM Nuvo

20 gallon Innovative marine. Mostly softies other than some Duncan’s and an Acro
20 gallon Innovative marine. Mostly softies other than some Duncan’s and an Acro

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
Soft Coral Dominated
Total Water Volume
16
When did you start this tank?
Nov 8, 2024
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
24
Aquarium Width (inches)
15
Aquarium Height (inches)
13
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
All In One Tank
Aquarium Sump
NO Sump
Aquarium Stand
Homemade stand 2”x4”
Aquarium Controller
NO
Protein Skimmer
NO
Aquarium Reactors
  1. None
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Powerhead
Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List
Hygger mini wave maker
Aquarium Lighting
  1. LED
Lighting Equipment List
Smatfarm G5
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
8.2
Specific Gravity
1.026
Nitrate or NO3
5ppm
Phosphate or PO4
0.25
Calcium
425
Alkalinity
9.5
Magnesium
1200
Trace Element Dosing
All for Reef

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Crushed Coral
Substrate Level
Shallow
Live Rock
15
Live Rock Type
Caribsea Life Rock
Nutrient Export
  1. Refugium
  2. Macro Algae
  3. Floss
  4. GFO
  5. Carbon
Water Changes
YES
Water Change Details
4 gallons every other week
Nutrient Export Details
Built a refugium out of an IM 3 stage caddy. Have chaeto that grows like crazy with a refugium light on the back of the tank

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

Fish List
  1. Clownfish
  2. Goby
Total Fish
2
Coral List
  1. SPS Coral
  2. LPS Coral
  3. Zoanthids
  4. Soft Coral
Total Corals
14
Invert List
  1. Crabs
  2. Shrimp
  3. Snails
Total Inverts
14

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

Fish Feeding Frequency
One Daily Feeding
Coral Feeding Frequency
Once weekly
Fish and Coral Feeding
  1. Flake
  2. Frozen
Auto Feeder
NO

Additional Aquarium Information

What do you think are the keys to your success in reefing?
Consistency

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