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Let’s see some tank pics! :)
 
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Thought I’ll share a picture of my current tank set.
 
The current tank has been running for about 8 months now, mainly just simple equipment has been used such as hang on filters but I am starting to upgrade with a sump and other better equipment shortly.
Any guides, suggestions, advise are all greatly appropriate.

Welcome to R2R!

Here's a pic from one of my favorite articles on reefkeeping, applicable to new hobbyists and old as well:

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The nitrogen cycle is only the startup of a SW tank cycle. The next 6-12 months is a maturing phase, and it's typically in this time frame where algae outbreaks occur and things can sort of roller-coaster, and if you stock the tank up too quickly, you might see corals randomly dying & fish getting sick, etc...hobbyists can very easily fall into the trap of chasing problems = making more problems => giving up and selling everything off. We don't want that to happen to anyone!

Long-term stability and balance are the keys, and you just can't shortcut the process significantly. That's always the #1 thing to keep in mind!
 

IF YOU HAD TO OPERATE EVERYTHING ELSE MANUALLY, WHICH AUTOMATED SYSTEM WOULD YOU KEEP?

  • Auto top-off

    Votes: 44 59.5%
  • Automated dosing

    Votes: 5 6.8%
  • Mechanical filtration / roller filter

    Votes: 4 5.4%
  • Automated water testing

    Votes: 3 4.1%
  • Automatic feeding

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Lighting schedule

    Votes: 11 14.9%
  • Controller and remote monitoring

    Votes: 3 4.1%
  • Leak detection and emergency shutoff

    Votes: 1 1.4%
  • Automatic water changes

    Votes: 2 2.7%
  • None. I prefer to operate everything manually

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Something else (explain in the comments)

    Votes: 1 1.4%
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