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My clownfish tank evolution

I started my saltwater journey around 9/5/26 after keeping freshwater fish.
Introduction
I’ve been in the hobby for over a year by now. I started out as a freshwater hobbyist and now saltwater.

I had planted tanks in the past and a self sustaining shrimp bowl. I am autistic and this hobby is my special interest.
I started my saltwater journey around 9/5/26 after keeping freshwater fish.

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

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What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
Mixed Reef
Total Water Volume
25
When did you start this tank?
Sep 5, 2026
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
25
Aquarium Width (inches)
12.5
Aquarium Height (inches)
16
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
External Overflow
Aquarium Sump
NO Sump
Aquarium Stand
A ikea dresser.A ikea dresser.
Aquarium Controller
NO
Protein Skimmer
NO
Aquarium Reactors
  1. Carbon
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Wavemaker
Aquarium Lighting
  1. LED
Lighting Equipment List
Hygger reef light. Will upgrade later.Hygger reef light. Will upgrade later.
Dosing Equipment
  1. Other
Auto Top Off or ATO
YES
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a heater or heaters
Water Temperature
78
Additional Equipment Detail
This tank is my first and I am trying to go on a budget. Updated details will come soonThis tank is my first and I am trying to go on a budget. Updated details will come soon

Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters

pH Level
8.2
Specific Gravity
1.025
Nitrate or NO3
10 ppm
Salt Brand
Instant ocean reef salt.Instant ocean reef salt.Instant ocean reef salt.Instant ocean reef salt.

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Sand
Substrate Level
Deep
Nutrient Export
  1. Macro Algae
Water Changes
YES
Water Change Details
Every Saturday I do a 20 percent water change with my own portable rodi system.Every Saturday I do a 20 percent water change with my own portable rodi system.

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

Fish List
  1. Clownfish
Total Fish
2 for now.2 for now.
Coral List
  1. Other
Invert List
  1. None
Livestock Quarantine
  1. Fish
Favorite Fish
Clownfish and firefish.
Favorite Invert
Always a good clean up crew

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

Fish Feeding Frequency
A Few Times Weekly
Coral Feeding Frequency
Other
Fish and Coral Feeding
  1. Pellet
What brands of foods are you feeding?
II
Auto Feeder
NO
Two days ago I added my clowns to my tank and now my dad is thankfully helping me with setting up the rodi system in our basement!
 
This thread is for the general discussion of the Aquarium My clownfish tank evolution. Please add to the discussion here.
I got some chaeto for my hob filter to make a refugium. It may be too much chaeto but I’ll just put it in my display tank temporarily.

My next plans are to get a cabinet to hold my ato system so it is not on the floor of my room. LOL!

I may in the future after getting some coral start making a sump filter.
 
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My clownfish tank day one vs 3 weeks later!
Almost 4 weeks in and I am already seeing diatoms! Only a little near my one live rock and some on my sand. My female clown has been way more aggressive to the male. She is usually chasing him more than usual. I made some hiding spots so hopefully they will use them soon. I may need to get a breeder box for the female if it’s gets too much.
 
Almost 4 weeks in and I am already seeing diatoms! Only a little near my one live rock and some on my sand. My female clown has been way more aggressive to the male. She is usually chasing him more than usual. I made some hiding spots so hopefully they will use them soon. I may need to get a breeder box for the female if it’s gets too much.
had to do the same to my 5 yr old flurry because she was bullying my male black storm, put her in jail for 2 days now she pairs with him just fine and doesn't push him out of the nem anymore
 

WHICH PART OF YOUR SETUP IS HARDEST TO REACH OR REMOVE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE?

  • Glass behind or beside the tank

    Votes: 8 26.7%
  • Powerheads or wavemakers

    Votes: 3 10.0%
  • Sump or rear filtration chambers

    Votes: 5 16.7%
  • Skimmer or other filtration equipment

    Votes: 1 3.3%
  • Overflow or plumbing

    Votes: 7 23.3%
  • Lights or lids

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Mine is pretty easy to access!

    Votes: 5 16.7%
  • Other—tell us what I missed

    Votes: 1 3.3%
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