New Member, Old reefer

1112-425XL · Jan 31, 2023

Upgraded from biocube to 425xl about 18 mos ago. Started slow... live sand, dry rock. Let nature take its course. Ran into some algae issues at about 3 Mos and 7 Mos, might have been the same issue that never completely cleared up. Now everything is looking really good. Mixed reef with Lps, Sps, lots of snails and crabs, 1 Sand sifting starfish, 2 Tuxedo Urchins,
2 Tangs
2 Clowns
2 Gobies
1 Melanerus Wrasse
1 Pajama Cardinal
1 Swallowtail Angelfish
1 Tailspot blenny
1 Indigo dottyback
1 Lyretail anthia
1 Blue throat trigger

jsker · Jan 31, 2023

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great upgrade!!

vetteguy53081 · Jan 31, 2023

dstockwell · Jan 31, 2023

Welcome to the Reef

dlsorensen · Jan 31, 2023

Fish Think Pink · Jan 31, 2023

1112-425XL said:
Upgraded from biocube to 425xl about 18 mos ago. Started slow... live sand, dry rock. Let nature take its course. Ran into some algae issues at about 3 Mos and 7 Mos, might have been the same issue that never completely cleared up. Now everything is looking really good. Mixed reef with Lps, Sps, lots of snails and crabs, 1 Sand sifting starfish, 2 Tuxedo Urchins,
2 Tangs
2 Clowns
2 Gobies
1 Melanerus Wrasse
1 Pajama Cardinal
1 Swallowtail Angelfish
1 Tailspot blenny
1 Indigo dottyback
1 Lyretail anthia
1 Blue throat trigger

Welcome! Glad you joined. Sounds like you are well on your way!

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread under Forum > Member Aquariums and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID). You could even use the info above copied to a new post to get your build thread started! Nice photo.

This might help you find people local to you in Florida:
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/local-reef-club-discussion.516/
This is a good reference book type online article I still review:
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.84/