50 Gallon Shallow Reef

Jolleyreefs · Jun 27, 2017

Even though xenia is one of the most invasive corals it still adds some great movement!

Jolleyreefs · Jul 13, 2017

Not a lot to update. Algae appears to be leveling off. Thinking about using a media reactor for chaeto, saw it online, looked cool, might try it lol. For now the only new addition includes a new batch of mangrove props.

Jolleyreefs · Aug 9, 2017

Not a lot of updates lately except for a Big Bang. Noticed my tank was off when I came home so after checking plugs and not finding any problems I looked at the fuse box. My living room had tripped so I reset it and Boom! I saw a flash in my cabinet and found an exploded heater. After removing the water from my sump I haven't had any casualties but this is a reminder that heaters suck! Going to take a break from the heaters for a while.

Jolleyreefs · Sep 22, 2017

Finally taking the time to update what's going on. Like many others I felt the effect of Hurricane Irma. First off living in the Keys without a generator is a bad idea. I will be purchasing one soon. But I decided to evacuate and take my reef tank with me. After loading up 4 tough Rubbermaid 10g containers and 5 5g buckets with the inhabitants I was ready to go. I took everything to Port Orange FL south of Daytona Beach. Everything Survived!! Then the hurricane shifted. Once again I loaded everything up and ran to Charlotte. I am happy to report that no coral or fish died in the transport. I do have a lot of broken coral pieces which is to be expected. Out of all the containers I only ran a bubble box with air stone on the bucket with the fish. The rest sat in the truck bed and the bumps and brakes were my wave maker. I am now back in Key West and am very fortunate to have an untouched house, power, and internet. Now starts the clean up and restart phase. for now the coral and fish are still in North Carolina until my tank has cycled and is ready to be restocked. What a process, but the reward of not losing any of my inhabitants makes it worth it. Happy reefing and stay tuned for updates!