I’m very excited to be starting my adventure into this hobby. I have done hours of research, prepping, planning and it’s all starting to come together.
My goal is DIY and do it well! Build the stand, rock scape and all the plumbing. Waiting on water!
Aquarium Profile and Equipment
- What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
- Mixed Reef
- Total Water Volume
- 95
- When did you start this tank?
- May 20, 2025
- What is your aquarium made of?
- Glass
- Aquarium Length (inches)
- 48
- Aquarium Width (inches)
- 18
- Aquarium Height (inches)
- 20
- Aquarium Overflow/Drain
- External Overflow
- Aquarium Sump
- YES
- Sump Water Volume
- 20
- Aquarium Stand
- Completely DIY, wood, Pine frame, red oak finish, white exterior paint inside, pecan stain and primer
- Aquarium Controller
- NO
- Protein Skimmer
- NO
- Aquarium Reactors
- None
- What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
- Powerhead
- Aquarium Lighting
- LED
- Auto Top Off or ATO
- NO
- Aquarium Heating and Cooling
- I am using a heater or heaters
- Water Temperature
- 77
Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration
- Substrate
- Sand
- Substrate Level
- Shallow
- Live Rock
- 60
- Live Rock Type
- Marco rock
- Nutrient Export
- Refugium
- Filter Sock
- Water Changes
- YES
Aquarium Tank Inhabitants (fish, coral, invert etc.)
- Fish List
- None
- Coral List
- Other
- Invert List
- None
Aquarium Nutrition (fish, coral, invert etc. feeding)
- Fish Feeding Frequency
- Other
- Coral Feeding Frequency
- Other
- Fish and Coral Feeding
- Other
- Auto Feeder
- Trips Only
