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Dark side of the moon reef

Been through a lot of hardship with this tank but its finally becoming the reef I dreamed of!!!
Been through a lot of hardship with this tank but its finally becoming the reef I dreamed of!!!

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
Soft Coral Dominated
Total Water Volume
125
When did you start this tank?
Dec 1, 2018
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
72
Aquarium Width (inches)
24
Aquarium Height (inches)
24
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
Internal Overflow
Aquarium Sump
YES
Sump Water Volume
40
Aquarium Stand
Wood
Aquarium Controller
NO
Protein Skimmer
YES
Protein Skimmer Make and Model
Reef octopus
Aquarium Reactors
  1. None
Return Pump
Unknown
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Powerhead
  2. Wavemaker
Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List
Red sea wavemaker and unknown brand powerheads
Aquarium Lighting
  1. LED
Lighting Equipment List
3 red sea reef light 90
Lighting PAR and Goals
Not good with lights and stuff but I made the blue and white balance to what makes my tank look good!
Dosing Equipment
  1. Other
Dosing Equipment Detail
No dosing
Auto Top Off or ATO
NO
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. Neither
Water Temperature
78
Heating and Cooling Equipment Detail
None, the ambient temp of my house keeps my tank at an even 77-78 degrees!
Additional Equipment Detail
My tank was custom built bu the previous owner himself, nothing fancy but its a great build that Im happy to have taken over!

Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters

pH Level
8.2
Specific Gravity
1.026
Nitrate or NO3
15ppm
Salt Brand
Red Sea Coral Pro Salt
Trace Element Dosing
No dosing, I like how my reef naturally produces elements. Yes limits the corals I can keep but thats okay by me as Im not scientifically inclined as others!
Water Chemistry Detail
I would love to keep SPS corals one day but have a ling way to go so for now my reef is perfect for me

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Sand
Substrate Level
Deep
Live Rock
120
Live Rock Type
Carib sea rock!
Nutrient Export
  1. Algae Scrubber
  2. Protein Skimmer
  3. Filter Sock
Water Changes
YES
Water Change Details
15 gallons a month
Nutrient Export Details
None

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

Fish List
  1. Angelfish
  2. Blenny
  3. Clownfish
  4. Foxface
  5. Surgeonfish Tang
  6. Wrasse
  7. Eel
  8. Other Predatory
Total Fish
19
Coral List
  1. LPS Coral
  2. Zoanthids
  3. Soft Coral
  4. Mushroom Coral
Total Corals
8
Invert List
  1. Crabs
  2. Starfish
  3. Snails
Total Inverts
50
Livestock Detail
4 tangs, 2 eels, 2 lionfish, trigger, harlequin tusk, puffer, foxface, regal angel, midas blenny, melenarus wrasse, marine betta, 2 clowns
Livestock Quarantine
  1. Other

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

Fish Feeding Frequency
Multiple Daily Feedings
Coral Feeding Frequency
A Few Times Weekly
Fish and Coral Feeding
  1. Pellet
  2. Frozen
  3. Algae Strips
Auto Feeder
NO

Additional Aquarium Information

What do you think are the keys to your success in reefing?
Continuing in hard times, determination, and love for each and every one of my amazing fish.
Love the lion fish!
 
Beautiful lion fish, that would be my go to if I ever set up a fowler.
Thank you! He wasnt as easy as Nala my fuzzy to get eating but now that he has he is so rewarding to watch! Graceful fish :)
 
You’re reef is beautiful and I’m hoping to have similar soft coral, no dosing ( I’m no scientist either).the only corals we have are about 25-30 yrs old that came on LR, mush, Palys. I love tangs and my native Hawaiian YT is alittle smaller than yours and loved seeing his body change abit with growth. I lover Triggers as my husband had set-up his Mom a 65G round with picssso, Niger and I think yours, light blue? Anyway I’ve been on R2R for awhile and have enjoyed your posts.
Debra
 
You’re reef is beautiful and I’m hoping to have similar soft coral, no dosing ( I’m no scientist either).the only corals we have are about 25-30 yrs old that came on LR, mush, Palys. I love tangs and my native Hawaiian YT is alittle smaller than yours and loved seeing his body change abit with growth. I lover Triggers as my husband had set-up his Mom a 65G round with picssso, Niger and I think yours, light blue? Anyway I’ve been on R2R for awhile and have enjoyed your posts.
Debra
Also, we’re in the process of moving from 100G tall to 125L like yours. My Sailfin and Regal need more swimming room so I’m planning to aquascape with current in use LR and coral pieces and old dry rocks I collected into a 20gL to seed. I’m planning a NASCAR like track w/6’ front and back, open sides and bridges and cut through all along. I’m amazed at the beauty of these reefers corals, but I love our fish the best!
Debra
 
You’re reef is beautiful and I’m hoping to have similar soft coral, no dosing ( I’m no scientist either).the only corals we have are about 25-30 yrs old that came on LR, mush, Palys. I love tangs and my native Hawaiian YT is alittle smaller than yours and loved seeing his body change abit with growth. I lover Triggers as my husband had set-up his Mom a 65G round with picssso, Niger and I think yours, light blue? Anyway I’ve been on R2R for awhile and have enjoyed your posts.
Debra
Thank you :) I have a picasso, niger, and male blue jaw triggers! They are fun and amazing fish.
 

WHAT PART OF LIVING WITH A REEF TOOK YOU BY SURPRISE?

  • How much space the supplies and equipment take up

    Votes: 8 53.3%
  • Salt creep, spills, and cleanup outside the tank

    Votes: 2 13.3%
  • Planning trips or finding someone to care for the reef

    Votes: 5 33.3%
  • How attached I’d get to individual animals

    Votes: 2 13.3%
  • Making decisions when there’s no clear right answer

    Votes: 3 20.0%
  • How much the reef affects everyday household life

    Votes: 5 33.3%
  • Nothing in particular, I felt well prepared

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 1 6.7%
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