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My Reef Tank 40 Gallons

My tank’s about 1 year and 6 months old now. I’m super proud of it it’s pretty much perfect for me. I really enjoy it every day and love just watching the corals grow naturally in there.
Introduction
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My tank’s about 1 year and 6 months old now. I’m super proud of it it’s pretty much perfect for me. I really enjoy it every day and love just watching the corals grow naturally in there.

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
LPS Dominated
Total Water Volume
40
When did you start this tank?
Feb 15, 2024
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
24
Aquarium Width (inches)
20
Aquarium Height (inches)
20
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
External Overflow
Aquarium Sump
NO Sump
Sump Water Volume
0
Aquarium Controller
YES
Protein Skimmer
YES
Protein Skimmer Make and Model
Maxspect sk200
Aquarium Reactors
  1. Zeovit
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Wavemaker
Aquarium Lighting
  1. LED
Lighting Equipment List
อาร์Radion XR15 G6 BLUE
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 S
Lighting PAR and Goals
3
Dosing Equipment
  1. Calcium
  2. Alkalinity
  3. Magnesium
Auto Top Off or ATO
YES
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a chiller
Water Temperature
25
Heating and Cooling Equipment Detail
H

Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters

pH Level
8.2
Specific Gravity
1.025
Nitrate or NO3
0
Phosphate or PO4
0
Calcium
400
Alkalinity
8.3
Magnesium
1400
Salt Brand
Tropic Marin
Trace Element Dosing
Tropic marin

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Crushed Coral
Substrate Level
Shallow
Live Rock
23
Nutrient Export
  1. None
Water Changes
YES
Water Change Details
2
Nutrient Export Details
RRedSea AB+

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

Fish List
  1. Angelfish
  2. Anthias
  3. Clownfish
  4. Goby
  5. Surgeonfish Tang
Total Fish
7
Coral List
  1. SPS Coral
  2. LPS Coral
  3. Zoanthids
  4. Soft Coral
  5. NPS Coral
  6. Other
Invert List
  1. Anemone
  2. Crabs
  3. Starfish
  4. Shrimp
  5. Snails
Livestock Quarantine
  1. No Quarantine
Favorite Fish
Helfrichi Goby
Favorite Coral
Torch

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

Fish Feeding Frequency
Multiple Daily Feedings
Coral Feeding Frequency
Once weekly
Fish and Coral Feeding
  1. Flake
  2. Pellet
  3. Live Food
Auto Feeder
NO

Additional Aquarium Information

What do you think are the keys to your success in reefing?
I think the keys to my success in reefing are patience and consistency.
I take my time learning about the corals and their needs, and I stick to a regular maintenance schedule.
Also, I pay close attention to water parameters and try not to rush things — letting the tank find its natural balance really helps.

Gumbies R Us

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Can't wait to see photos!
 

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Incredible tank! Do you have any pictures of the rock structure before you put corals in? Looking at your photos, I have a 40 g with similar dimensions. May model my rock structure a little more like yours as I have too much live rock in here 4 months in and need to open up space for the livestock and future corals. Thanks!
 

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This is my dream tank, but it most certainly doesn't match my budget or commitment!
 

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