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Kathy's 60

60G AIO Innovative Marine tank w/stand
60G AIO Innovative Marine tank w/stand

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
Mixed Reef
Total Water Volume
60
When did you start this tank?
May 14, 2022
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
35
Aquarium Width (inches)
24
Aquarium Height (inches)
16
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
Internal Overflow
Aquarium Sump
NO Sump
Aquarium Stand
Anodized Aluminum / Includes pre-cut Closed Cell PVC Foam boards
Aquarium Controller
YES
Aquarium Controller Make and Model
Neptune Apex EL
Protein Skimmer
YES
Protein Skimmer Make and Model
NuvoSkim 24-Volt DC™ AIO Protein Skimmer [Midsize]
Aquarium Reactors
  1. None
Return Pump
(2) - MightyJet 22W/24V 538 GPH DC Return Pump w/ Controller
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Powerhead
  2. Wavemaker
Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List
Jebao OW-25 Wavemaker 185-2245 GPH with Controller
I have another wavemaker in the tank but can't remember which kind.
Aquarium Lighting
  1. LED
Lighting Equipment List
1 32AI Prime & 2 - 16AI Primes
Lighting PAR and Goals
No idea
Auto Top Off or ATO
YES
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a heater or heaters
Water Temperature
78
Additional Equipment Detail
I am using a fleece roller from Innovative Marine.

Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters

pH Level
8.03
Specific Gravity
1.026
Nitrate or NO3
15
Phosphate or PO4
0.005
Calcium
410
Alkalinity
7.7
Magnesium
1330
Salt Brand
LFS
Trace Element Dosing
ALK .07 2x week
MAG .03 1x week
splash of phyto and AB once a week

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Sand
Substrate Level
Deep
Live Rock
23
Nutrient Export
  1. Protein Skimmer
  2. Filter Roller
Water Changes
YES
Water Change Details
5 gallons once per week

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

Fish List
  1. Clownfish
  2. Foxface
  3. Goby
  4. Surgeonfish Tang
  5. Wrasse
Total Fish
6
Coral List
  1. LPS Coral
  2. Zoanthids
  3. Mushroom Coral
Total Corals
40
Invert List
  1. Anemone
  2. Crabs
  3. Shrimp
  4. Snails
  5. Clams
Total Inverts
13

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

Fish Feeding Frequency
One Daily Feeding
Coral Feeding Frequency
Once weekly
Fish and Coral Feeding
  1. Flake
  2. Pellet
  3. Frozen
  4. Algae Strips
Auto Feeder
NO

Additional Aquarium Information

What do you think are the keys to your success in reefing?
Water changes, patience, and letting the tank do its thing. Monitor but don't chase numbers. Water movement.

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