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John's Reef

Reef
Reef

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
Mixed Reef
Total Water Volume
120
When did you start this tank?
Dec 6, 2024
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
48
Aquarium Width (inches)
24
Aquarium Height (inches)
24
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
External Overflow
Aquarium Sump
YES
Sump Water Volume
30
Aquarium Controller
NO
Aquarium Controller Make and Model
Aqueon
Protein Skimmer
YES
Protein Skimmer Make and Model
Maxspect sk400
Aquarium Reactors
  1. Carbon
  2. GFO
  3. Other
Return Pump
jaebo dc5000
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Powerhead
  2. Wavemaker
  3. Surge Device
Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List
maxspect jum, tunez powerheads
Aquarium Lighting
  1. LED
Lighting Equipment List
2x Kessil a350XE Refugium lighting
Dosing Equipment
  1. Other
Dosing Equipment Detail
all for reef dosing
Auto Top Off or ATO
NO
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a heater or heaters
Water Temperature
78
Heating and Cooling Equipment Detail
inkbird heater controll 2x BRS 300 watt heaters
Additional Equipment Detail
c02 scrubber Aqua 25 watt UV sterilizer

Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters

pH Level
8.2
Specific Gravity
1.025
Nitrate or NO3
0.5
Phosphate or PO4
0.03
Alkalinity
11.0
Magnesium
1370
Salt Brand
tropical marin pro reef
Trace Element Dosing
all for reef

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Sand
Substrate Level
Deep
Live Rock
70
Live Rock Type
live reef rock
Nutrient Export
  1. Refugium
  2. Filter Sock
  3. GFO
  4. Carbon
Water Changes
YES
Water Change Details
1/4 once a week or two depending on tank parameters

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

Fish List
  1. Clownfish
  2. Surgeonfish Tang
  3. Wrasse
Total Fish
7
Coral List
  1. SPS Coral
  2. LPS Coral
  3. Zoanthids
  4. Soft Coral
  5. Mushroom Coral
Total Corals
55
Invert List
  1. Shrimp
  2. Snails
  3. Urchin
Total Inverts
20
Livestock Detail
3 fireshrimp, 1 coral banded, 2 peppermint, various snails, turbo, bumblebee etc....
Livestock Quarantine
  1. Fish

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
  3. Algae Strips
Auto Feeder
NO

Additional Aquarium Information

What do you think are the keys to your success in reefing?
checking on it every day and keeping a good eye on water parameters and coral/fish health

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Thanks , still adding every week to it, added an apex , dos ato and a bunch of stuff in the past few weeks, alot of work but I'm learning...
It sure looks like it! The best way to learn this hobby is to go hands on in my opinion
 

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