Happy one year tankiversary!

The Life Aquatic

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Today marks one year from filling the 180g.

After a 11 year break in the hobby, I can say it’s been incredible (but also challenging!) to see how much has changed.

Despite the ups and downs (lots of downs!) I’m pretty happy with the decision to come back and where the tank is one year later!

You can see my original build thread here but I have not updated it in many months.

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I don't see any signs of going slowly in your acquisitions, proving that the old saying; "Nothing good happens quickly in reefing" isn't always true.

Very nice! :smiling-face-with-sunglasses:
I credit a lot of it to true live rock and seeding with things like true live sand. I added SPS and torches 2 weeks in and they made it through…my original one-head dragon soul is now 6. Granted I’ve had my fair share of challenges; dinos, getting phosphate balanced out, a few pests and minor BJD fights. My advice is generally moving fast is OK if you do it properly.
 
Your tank looks great!
 

WHEN REEFING GETS TOUGH, WHAT KEEPS YOU MOST INVESTED?

  • My livestock depends on me, so I keep showing up for them

    Votes: 15 53.6%
  • I look for small signs that things are improving

    Votes: 3 10.7%
  • I want to figure out what’s going wrong

    Votes: 1 3.6%
  • I remind myself that rough stretches will pass...just keep reefing

    Votes: 5 17.9%
  • I lean on other reefers for advice or encouragement

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • I simplify, step back from tinkering, and give the tank time

    Votes: 2 7.1%
  • Honestly, sometimes I wonder if I want to keep going

    Votes: 2 7.1%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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