My SPS & Clam Tank

[Miami Reef]

My 260 gallon tank was born in 2022:

Clams and Acros are my jam. I have 16 maxima clams in my tank.


Here are some of the acros:


Walt Disney and Princess Peach

Happy Glamper

Points and says nice efflo. I was the first place winning in the growout competition.

Before

About 1 year of growth. I won first place.

Citizen toxie





Now for the clams:

Sometimes I use acros as clam cradles

I also really like Brain corals

My favorite fish is my orange shoulder tang. I’ve had him since 2021

FTS from early 2025 when I still had T5

 

[NCsalt]

Beautiful tank!

 

[KQuillan]

I love it!

 

[FindinNemo]

Beautiful tank!

 

[Mschmidt]

You're showing it!?

 

[JoJosReef]

Yay, tank thread!!

 

[Tahoe61]

It's gorgeous! Lighting?

 

[Miami Reef]

Thanks everyone! :)

It's gorgeous! Lighting?

Thank you. I’m using T5.

ATI Sunpower 8x54watt (2 fixtures since my tank is 8 feet long.)

In each fixture:

Blue Plus: 4
Coral Plus: 2
Aqua Blue Special: 2

 

[Tahoe61]

Thanks everyone! :)


Thank you. I’m using T5.

ATI Sunpower 8x54watt (2 fixtures since my tank is 8 feet long.)

In each fixture:

Blue Plus: 4
Coral Plus: 2
Aqua Blue Special: 2

Thank you!
I knew it. LOVE ATI Sunpowers.
You just can't deny the color or growth of corals under ATI fixtures and bulbs.

 

[goosemans]

Your reef tank is absolutely stunning! The vibrant colors and lively movement of the coral and fish create a mesmerizing underwater paradise—it’s clear you’ve put so much care and passion into making it a true work of art.

I def did not ask AI to write me a compliment for your tank

 

[italquam]

Who built the tank??

 

[Miami Reef]

Who built the tank??

Custom built by Aquarium Marketing.

 

[skey44]

Looks great! What are you dosing? What does “keeping it simple” mean to you?

 

[Miami Reef]

Looks great! What are you dosing? What does “keeping it simple” mean to you?

The main thing I changed was stopping ozone. I’ve tried it on and off for 1-2 years, adding it weekly, and the Acropora didn’t seem to like it.

I also took a break from carbon dosing for about a month or so. Coincidentally, last night, I slowly restarted the vinegar dosing to see if there would be any positive changes without ozone.

 

[skey44]

What’s your ca/alk supplement? Any ICP testing/trace elements?
Thanks for any information. I saw your growth in the Battlecorals efflo grow out and was just hoping to find out the keys to your success.
I know T5 is a good start for growth and color!

 

[Miami Reef]

What’s your ca/alk supplement? Any ICP testing/trace elements?
Thanks for any information. I saw your growth in the Battlecorals efflo grow out and was just hoping to find out the keys to your success.
I know T5 is a good start for growth and color!

Thanks! I’m always experimenting and researching on ways to get the best growth rate. I really enjoy competing.

My current methodology is this, but it is always subject to change as I learn, research, and test out things.

Strong flow.
Par around 350-400 with wide spectrum blue and some, but not too much, deep reds.
Higher Alkalinity and pH.

I add Tropic Marin Trace A & K. I use ICP sparingly.

 

[Miami Reef]

I’d like to add that mine isn’t the biggest in the contest, but I’m pretty proud because it was my first time participating.

May 2024

January 2025

Edit: this is February 2025’s update:

Plus a quick PE GIF

 

[skey44]

I’d like to add that mine isn’t the biggest in the contest, but I’m pretty proud because it was my first time participating.

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Dude that growth is awesome. I look forward to getting in on the next contest. Looking for your secret sauce!
Alkalinity/calcium/magnesium addition?
I’m using A4R and playing with the idea of splitting it with kalk to up my pH. I’m planning on buying an apex next apex sale to start getting an idea of where my pH is and get a game plan from there.

 

[Miami Reef]

Dude that growth is awesome. I look forward to getting in on the next contest. Looking for your secret sauce!
Alkalinity/calcium/magnesium addition?
I’m using A4R and playing with the idea of splitting it with kalk to up my pH. I’m planning on buying an apex next apex sale to start getting an idea of where my pH is and get a game plan from there.

Alkalinity: Sodium Hydroxide
Calcium: Calcium chloride
Ionic Balance: Balling Part C

 

[rishma]

Dang!! love it! Awesome.

This picture makes me crazy. I have a little tank and the LPS are all stinging each other like crazy causing me to have to move stuff. You have a big tank and the LPS are all having an orgy and seem totally happy.

I clearly have more to learn.

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