First 30 gal restoration project

Update:
-Hydroids seem to be under control. Only 2 frags were infected, removed as much as the frag as possible and refragged. Havent noticed any since.
-Noticing a bunch of little pineapple sponges growing on rocks
-Added a few more corals, Pavona (cactus coral), Miami Hurricane zoa, King Midas Zoa, Green Violet tip Hammer.

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Tank Upgrade: Swapped out the lights i had (some no name brand i picked up at lfs for $40 bucks) for a Nicrew 100W. Hanging them about 10 inches from the water and running them at 5% white, 35% blue, with ramp up at 11-12 and ramp down from 8-9. Before and after.
 

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IF YOU HAD TO OPERATE EVERYTHING ELSE MANUALLY, WHICH AUTOMATED SYSTEM WOULD YOU KEEP?

  • Auto top-off

    Votes: 54 58.7%
  • Automated dosing

    Votes: 6 6.5%
  • Mechanical filtration / roller filter

    Votes: 4 4.3%
  • Automated water testing

    Votes: 3 3.3%
  • Automatic feeding

    Votes: 1 1.1%
  • Lighting schedule

    Votes: 16 17.4%
  • Controller and remote monitoring

    Votes: 3 3.3%
  • Leak detection and emergency shutoff

    Votes: 1 1.1%
  • Automatic water changes

    Votes: 3 3.3%
  • None. I prefer to operate everything manually

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Something else (explain in the comments)

    Votes: 1 1.1%
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