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Clown Evo

Originally my Hospital tank, turned into a clown refuge from Bullying clowns from main DT
Introduction
I’m Scott, got into reefing Early 2017. Did it for 3 and a half years, moved and jumped back in 49 months later.
Originally my Hospital tank, turned into a clown refuge from Bullying clowns from main DT

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
Species Specific
Total Water Volume
13
When did you start this tank?
Oct 2, 2024
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
18
Aquarium Width (inches)
12
Aquarium Height (inches)
12
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
Internal Overflow
Aquarium Sump
NO Sump
Sump Water Volume
0
Aquarium Stand
Yes, came with tank, found it on Craigslist from a fellow upgrading his setup. Brought it home, put in some elbow grease to get it cleaned up, placed in garage on the way to beer fridge. That way I can check in on the tank when grabbing a lager.
Aquarium Controller
NO
Protein Skimmer
NO
Aquarium Reactors
  1. None
Return Pump
Fluvox
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Powerhead
  2. Other
Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List
Little power head, and split return.
Aquarium Lighting
  1. LED
Dosing Equipment
  1. Other
Dosing Equipment Detail
Have a galaxy coral in this tank. It has 2 majonos on it and not in the greatest of shape. It’ll bounce back I’m sure, recently added a peppermint shrimp for Majano feasting, at least I hopeful to that. No dosing. Quick 20-25% WC weekly.
Auto Top Off or ATO
NO
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a heater or heaters
Water Temperature
78
Heating and Cooling Equipment Detail
Eheim heater. This is new, the other heater was fine, but I bought a new one, I replace heaters regularly if no controller to turn on off in case of heater malfunction.
Frag Tank Details
4 Anemones in there. Two came from my main tank, and are in recovery from being freed off there crevice hold by a Sicce pump blasting. One of them already divided.
Additional Equipment Detail
Got a UV sterilizer for it, don’t use it currently

Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters

Salt Brand
Brightwell Neo marine
Trace Element Dosing
No
Water Chemistry Detail
WC weekly

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Other
Substrate Level
Shallow
Live Rock
20
Live Rock Type
Caribe Sea branched. I have about 6 cases of it in the garage if you want some, I’ll barter, hit me up. Use bio cubes also for bacterial needs.
Nutrient Export
  1. Carbon
Water Changes
YES
Water Change Details
20% weekly
Additional Maintenance Details
As little as possible, but out of respect for the life it’s supporting, I do my best to give it some love considering it’s my 3rd tank now, and hobby takes up some time.

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

Fish List
  1. Clownfish
Total Fish
2, Always have enjoyed Clowns. My first tank, clowns were always hosted by an anemone. Got 2 Darwins that were always together, eventually one of the Darwins paired with my regular Oscellaris, but there were no issues with 3 in my tank. The pair had a huge anemone, the little Darwin found a rose BTA and was happy. Then got a Lightning maroon that was given to me. That changed the tank dynamics but that was my first tank, I digress.
Coral List
  1. LPS Coral
Total Corals
1
Invert List
  1. Anemone
  2. Crabs
  3. Shrimp
  4. Snails
  5. Other
Total Inverts
20
Livestock Detail
Lots of snails, one hermit, peppermint shrimp, scuds galore, and pods
Livestock Quarantine
  1. No Quarantine
Favorite Fish
Kinda want a yellow tail Coris in a FOWLR setup
Favorite Coral
Chalice or Acan Lord, maybe Acanthophyllia, Blasto’s, sticks, can’t decide
Favorite Invert
I’m sure a Oeacock mantis if I had one, but I love scarlet reef hermit crabs, or Tongan Nassarious snails. Coco worms are sweet too.
Never Livestock
Purple lobster, Resentful addition to my first tank 2019. Nighttime fish attacker!!!

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. Flake
  2. Pellet
  3. Frozen
  4. Live Food
What brands of foods are you feeding?
Everything
Auto Feeder
NO

Additional Aquarium Information

What do you think are the keys to your success in reefing?
Fascinating marine life, something to occupy the space in my brain dominated by OCD. Great distraction from life’s trials and tribulations.
Do you plan on keeping anything in there besides clowns and anemones?
 
Just those guys, my wife looks at my Red Sea tank and says there’s too much going on. The simplicity is kinda nice in the Evo. There’s a peppermint shrimp, a few kinds of snails, 1 hermit, and both clowns seem content. My Red Sea is a Sardine can, a little overboard.
 
Just those guys, my wife looks at my Red Sea tank and says there’s too much going on. The simplicity is kinda nice in the Evo. There’s a peppermint shrimp, a few kinds of snails, 1 hermit, and both clowns seem content. My Red Sea is a Sardine can, a little overboard.
A couple clowns and a nem is always a classic!
 
Just those guys, my wife looks at my Red Sea tank and says there’s too much going on. The simplicity is kinda nice in the Evo. There’s a peppermint shrimp, a few kinds of snails, 1 hermit, and both clowns seem content. My Red Sea is a Sardine can, a little overboard.
Fair enough! My wife would be the one telling me to put more in there
Henry Winkler Reaction GIF by HBO
 

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