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Fish and cheap as chips 28g beginner tank

First marine tank, never kept fish before. Followed the Reef dork super simple reef tank set up. I love using science and knowledge to fix problems rather than money, especially since I didn't want to invest heavily until I could maintain a tank.
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First marine tank, never kept fish before. Followed the Reef dork super simple reef tank set up. I love using science and knowledge to fix problems rather than money, especially since I didn't want to invest heavily until I could maintain a tank.

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
Mixed Reef
Total Water Volume
28
When did you start this tank?
Dec 1, 2024
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
30
Aquarium Width (inches)
15
Aquarium Height (inches)
19
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
No Overflow
Aquarium Sump
NO Sump
Aquarium Stand
Hardwood chest
Aquarium Controller
NO
Protein Skimmer
YES
Protein Skimmer Make and Model
Tunze 9004
Aquarium Reactors
  1. None
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Powerhead
Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List
Hygger 24/7
Aquarium Lighting
  1. LED
Auto Top Off or ATO
NO
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a heater or heaters
Water Temperature
79

Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters

pH Level
8.2
Specific Gravity
1.025
Nitrate or NO3
5ppm
Phosphate or PO4
0.03
Salt Brand
Instant ocean

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Sand
Substrate Level
Shallow
Live Rock
1
Nutrient Export
  1. Protein Skimmer
Water Changes
YES
Water Change Details
20% weekly but recently switched to 10-15%

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

Fish List
  1. Blenny
  2. Clownfish
  3. Goby
  4. Wrasse
Total Fish
5
Coral List
  1. Soft Coral
Total Corals
6
Invert List
  1. Crabs
  2. Shrimp
  3. Snails
Total Inverts
10
Livestock Detail
Midas blenny
Yasha goby+Candy cane pistol
2 Ocellaris
Filamented flasher wrasse
Hermits
Turbo, trochus, nassarius snails
Strawberry conch
Livestock Quarantine
  1. No Quarantine

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

Fish Feeding Frequency
Multiple Daily Feedings
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?
Way too early to call it a success
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cdemoss01 said:
Looking good... maybe try getting some blue light in there? Also try adding a leather coral sometime!
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That's my next step. I got sent a leptoseris which I've all but killed by dipping it. I'd like to get a Duncan and some candy canes so will likely need slightly more powerful lights. Currently my options are white or v blue.
Was thinking of adding the Tunze eco chic.
 
Great choices for fish in your tank?
 
Printed Reef CaddyStack filter tower, Neptune Syst
Gumbies R Us said:
Great choices for fish in your tank?
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Yes, they've been really happy. No aggression. The yasha is pretty reclusive but comes out more in the evening. The Midas is amazing and such a characterful fish. The clownfish are...clownfish.
Hopefully upgrading to a bigger tank soon as would like a few more fish.
 

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