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Goniopora/SPS Mixed Reef System

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Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
LPS Dominated
Total Water Volume
65
When did you start this tank?
Apr 1, 2026
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
27.6
Aquarium Width (inches)
27.6
Aquarium Height (inches)
21.7
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
External Overflow
Aquarium Sump
YES
Sump Water Volume
12
Aquarium Controller
NO
Protein Skimmer
YES
Protein Skimmer Make and Model
AQUA EXCEL 601
Aquarium Reactors
  1. Carbon
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Wavemaker
Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List
Jebao GMP 20,Jebao GLW 25
Aquarium Lighting
  1. LED
Lighting Equipment List
Maxspect E8-150 SE
Dosing Equipment
  1. Calcium
  2. Alkalinity
  3. Magnesium
Auto Top Off or ATO
YES
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a heater or heaters
  2. I am using a chiller
Water Temperature
77

Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters

pH Level
8.3
Specific Gravity
1.025
Nitrate or NO3
5
Phosphate or PO4
0.05
Calcium
400
Alkalinity
7.5
Magnesium
1300
Salt Brand
Red sea

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Bare Bottom (BB)
Substrate Level
Shallow
Nutrient Export
  1. Protein Skimmer
  2. Filter Sock
  3. Carbon
Water Changes
YES

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

Fish List
  1. Cardinalfish
  2. Damselfish
  3. Surgeonfish Tang
  4. Wrasse
Coral List
  1. SPS Coral
  2. LPS Coral
  3. Mushroom Coral
Invert List
  1. Shrimp

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

Fish Feeding Frequency
Multiple Daily Feedings
Coral Feeding Frequency
Do Not Feed Coral Directly
Fish and Coral Feeding
  1. Pellet
  2. Frozen
Auto Feeder
YES

Additional Aquarium Information

What do you think are the keys to your success in reefing?
Feed the fish, change the water—handle the rest of the exchange systems yourself.

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