Alexander1312
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I started this tank in December 2023. At this time, I had a little more than 1 year of reefing under my belt.
Tank basics
Tank Type: Mixed Reef
Tank: Innovative Marine 150 EXT [150 gallon]
Sump: Innovative Marine RFS39 [57 gallon]
Net water [est]: 150/140 gallon
Salt: Fauna Marin
Light: 2 x Quanta ATLAS + 2 Quanta Helix Blue - connected to Hydros
Flow: 2 Maxspect 350 gyres
Return Pump: IM Might Jet XL
Hydros controllers: X4, 2 x XP8, WaveEngine v2, control XS.
AquaWiz KH controller - connected to Hydros
Skimmer: DELTEC 1000i
Ozone: Ozotech Poseidon 200
Media reactor 1: Activated carbon + phosphate adsorber [both Fauna Marin]
Media reactor 2: Zeolite reactor (dual pump with auto flush)
Major and minor elements: Fauna Marin Balling Light
Dosing pump 1: Ecotech Versa - Alkalinity + Traces
Dosing pump 2: Ecotech Versa - Calcium + Traces
Power backup: Bluetti Elite 200 V2
ATO: Hydros
Heater 1: Aqualogic Contoller / Helio 2 x 350 watts
Fish Feeder: AVAST
Fish list
Note: Many/most of these fish were purchased and/or quarantined by my go to fish vendor High Tide Aquatics. I selected each and every one of these fish for compatibility and being reef-safe. Of course, there were other fish I liked but I was able to show restraint for the greater good of the tank.
Corals
Unfortunately, I am not great in keeping good track of the corals I have in my tank. There are various SPS, LPS/gonies/hammers/torches, leather corals and some NPS in this tank.
Reefing practices (as of June 2026)
Pictures taken without filter - unfortunately, roof sun light led to glaring.
Tank basics
Tank Type: Mixed Reef
Tank: Innovative Marine 150 EXT [150 gallon]
Sump: Innovative Marine RFS39 [57 gallon]
Net water [est]: 150/140 gallon
Salt: Fauna Marin
Light: 2 x Quanta ATLAS + 2 Quanta Helix Blue - connected to Hydros
Flow: 2 Maxspect 350 gyres
Return Pump: IM Might Jet XL
Hydros controllers: X4, 2 x XP8, WaveEngine v2, control XS.
AquaWiz KH controller - connected to Hydros
Skimmer: DELTEC 1000i
Ozone: Ozotech Poseidon 200
Media reactor 1: Activated carbon + phosphate adsorber [both Fauna Marin]
Media reactor 2: Zeolite reactor (dual pump with auto flush)
Major and minor elements: Fauna Marin Balling Light
Dosing pump 1: Ecotech Versa - Alkalinity + Traces
Dosing pump 2: Ecotech Versa - Calcium + Traces
Power backup: Bluetti Elite 200 V2
ATO: Hydros
Heater 1: Aqualogic Contoller / Helio 2 x 350 watts
Fish Feeder: AVAST
Fish list
Note: Many/most of these fish were purchased and/or quarantined by my go to fish vendor High Tide Aquatics. I selected each and every one of these fish for compatibility and being reef-safe. Of course, there were other fish I liked but I was able to show restraint for the greater good of the tank.
Corals
Unfortunately, I am not great in keeping good track of the corals I have in my tank. There are various SPS, LPS/gonies/hammers/torches, leather corals and some NPS in this tank.
Reefing practices (as of June 2026)
- Regular (weekly) water changes [<10%]
- Weekly water testing (Salinity, Alk, CA, Nitrate, Phosphate)
- Alk target: 7.5 dkh
- CA target: 425-440 mg/L
- Nitrate target: <20 mg/L
- Phosphate target: <0.15 mg/L
- Monthly ICP
- Only buy quarantined fish.
- Two part major and minor trace elements dosing [Fauna Marin Balling Light]
- Feed enough but not too much (LRS, PE Mysis, TDO, Fauna mix pellets, reef jerky]
- 2x /week DIY coral food
- Nitrate management: carbon dosing + Zeolite
- Phosphate management: GFO
- Too many fish in the tank to keep nutrients in check [nitrate and phosphate]
- Flatworms (red) - looking for less obvious advice how to resolve (not flatworm X)
- Lower PH (7.8-8.1)
- Coral growth seems to get out of control and I am not able to keep up
- Still on journey to dial in certain trace elements
Pictures taken without filter - unfortunately, roof sun light led to glaring.
