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Big Bertha

180 Gallon mixed reef
180 Gallon mixed reef

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
Mixed Reef
Total Water Volume
180
When did you start this tank?
Apr 14, 2021
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
60
Aquarium Width (inches)
30
Aquarium Height (inches)
24
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
External Overflow
Aquarium Sump
YES
Sump Water Volume
20
Aquarium Stand
steel
Aquarium Controller
YES
Aquarium Controller Make and Model
GHL P4
Protein Skimmer
YES
Protein Skimmer Make and Model
Lifereef
Aquarium Reactors
  1. Carbon
  2. Phosphate
Return Pump
Abyzz a200
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Powerhead
Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List
Tunze
Aquarium Lighting
  1. LED
Dosing Equipment
  1. Calcium
  2. Alkalinity
Auto Top Off or ATO
YES
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a heater or heaters
Water Temperature
77

Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters

pH Level
8.7
Specific Gravity
1.026
Nitrate or NO3
0
Phosphate or PO4
0.04
Calcium
425
Alkalinity
8.65
Magnesium
1500
Salt Brand
Nyos
Trace Element Dosing
custom

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Sand
Substrate Level
Shallow
Nutrient Export
  1. Refugium
  2. Macro Algae
  3. Protein Skimmer
  4. GFO
  5. Carbon
Water Changes
NO

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

Fish List
  1. Surgeonfish Tang
Coral List
  1. SPS Coral
  2. LPS Coral
  3. Soft Coral
  4. Mushroom Coral
Invert List
  1. Anemone

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. Pellet
  2. Frozen
  3. Algae Strips
Auto Feeder
YES

Additional Aquarium Information

What do you think are the keys to your success in reefing?
consistent ph and P04
Wow that tank is full of coral! Have you had any ups and downs with your tank? (I'm assuming mostly ups)
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 20 32.8%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 8 13.1%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 9 14.8%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 12 19.7%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 14.8%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 11 18.0%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 3.3%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 4 6.6%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 2 3.3%
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