First Reef Tank Finally Stocked!

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I finally stocked my first reef tank this past weekend with some fish and wanted to show everyone what I have going so far. I am currently battling the hair algae (my clean up crew prefer one rock and won’t work on the other rock in my scape) but otherwise think I am ready to share. I am working on getting blackout curtains so there is less reflection and tank temperature change. I currently have 4 small coral frags, an anemone and clown pair, and my clean up crew! It’s a 13.5 gal Fluval Evo with upgraded lighting and a HOB protein skimmer.
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awesome to see you got some clowns like you wanted! what kind of coral did you pick up?
 
my corals are a vargas, pulsing xenia, a zoanthid, and an ultra kenya!
 
They gave me a 225$ for 75$ because I drove 2.5 hours to get it and they had told me the wrong price over the phone I feel very lucky!
its always a great feeling getting a good deal, I'm excited to continue to watch how the journey is going!
happy reefing!
 

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