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Evo Mixed Reef

My first salt water tank has 2 clowns a clean up crew with some Zoa and Mixed Coral
My first salt water tank has 2 clowns a clean up crew with some Zoa and Mixed Coral

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
Mixed Reef
Total Water Volume
13
When did you start this tank?
Aug 20, 2024
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
12
Aquarium Width (inches)
10
Aquarium Height (inches)
12
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
All In One Tank
Aquarium Sump
NO Sump
Aquarium Stand
Metal stand
Aquarium Controller
NO
Protein Skimmer
YES
Protein Skimmer Make and Model
Fluval PS2
Aquarium Reactors
  1. None
Return Pump
Stock Fluval return pump
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Powerhead
  2. Wavemaker
Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List
AI Nero 3 , 1/4 in dual VCA RFG
Aquarium Lighting
  1. LED
Lighting Equipment List
AI Prime 16HD
Auto Top Off or ATO
YES
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a heater or heaters
Water Temperature
78

Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters

pH Level
8.2
Specific Gravity
1.026
Nitrate or NO3
20-30 ppm
Phosphate or PO4
0
Calcium
440
Alkalinity
10 DKH / 179 ppm KH
Salt Brand
CoralLife

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Sand
Substrate Level
Shallow
Live Rock
12
Live Rock Type
Live Rock
Nutrient Export
  1. Algae Scrubber
  2. Protein Skimmer
  3. Floss
Water Changes
YES
Water Change Details
2 gallons every 2 weeks

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

Fish List
  1. Clownfish
Total Fish
2
Coral List
  1. LPS Coral
  2. Zoanthids
Total Corals
10
Invert List
  1. Crabs
  2. Snails
Total Inverts
19
Livestock Quarantine
  1. No Quarantine

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

Fish Feeding Frequency
One Daily Feeding
Coral Feeding Frequency
Once weekly
Fish and Coral Feeding
  1. Pellet
  2. Frozen
Auto Feeder
NO

Additional Aquarium Information

What do you think are the keys to your success in reefing?
Asking a lot of questions and doing research.

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