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Black widow reef

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
Mixed Reef
Total Water Volume
55
When did you start this tank?
Mar 18, 2025
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
42
Aquarium Width (inches)
13
Aquarium Height (inches)
19
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
No Overflow
Aquarium Sump
NO Sump
Aquarium Controller
NO
Protein Skimmer
YES
Aquarium Reactors
  1. None
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Powerhead
  2. Wavemaker
  3. Surge Device
Aquarium Lighting
  1. LED
Auto Top Off or ATO
YES
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a heater or heaters
Water Temperature
79

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Sand
Substrate Level
Deep
Nutrient Export
  1. Protein Skimmer
  2. Floss
  3. Carbon
Water Changes
YES

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

Fish List
  1. Chromis
  2. Clownfish
  3. Goby
  4. Wrasse
Total Fish
10
Coral List
  1. SPS Coral
  2. LPS Coral
  3. Zoanthids
  4. Soft Coral
  5. Mushroom Coral
  6. NPS Coral
Invert List
  1. Anemone
  2. Crabs
  3. Starfish
  4. Shrimp
  5. Snails
  6. Clams

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

Fish Feeding Frequency
One Daily Feeding
Coral Feeding Frequency
One Daily Feeding
Fish and Coral Feeding
  1. Pellet
  2. Frozen
  3. Live Food
Auto Feeder
NO
That is some incredible progress for only having the tank a couple of months!
 

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

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

    Votes: 21 32.8%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 9 14.1%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 9 14.1%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 13 20.3%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 10 15.6%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 12 18.8%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 3.1%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 4 6.3%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 2 3.1%
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