Nico's First Reef Tank

[NicoEyes]

Hey fellow reef enthusiasts! I'm Nico, and I'm thrilled to share my 10-month-long adventure with my pride and joy – my thriving reef tank. Buckle up, because it's been quite the journey with its highs, lows, and everything in between!

Tank Details:

• Tank: Reef Casa 24G Studio
• Additional Tank: Red Sea 90 (Regrettable purchase due to light level issues)
• Livestock: 2x Designer Clownfish, 1x Watchman Gobi
• Coral Galore: Utter Chaos, Utter Peace, Hawaiian, Pink Constellation Zoas, Orange Blue Rim Ricordea Florida Mushroom, Fire and Ice Discosoma Mushroom, Leopard Discosoma Mushroom
• Anemones: 1x Rock Flower, 1x Rainbow BTA, 1x Black Widow BTA (latest addition, eagerly waiting for its colors to pop)

Equipment Arsenal:

• Ecotech MP10 with Nem guard
• Ecotech Battery Backup
• Tunze Skimmer 9001 DC
• Tunze Auto Top Off
• Trigger Systems Crystal ATO 10 Gallon Reservoir

The Rollercoaster of Challenges:

1. Rockwork Redo: Not once, but twice! First, due to a broken original setup, and the second time, because love at first sight is a real thing for reef enthusiasts.
2. Lost Friends: A Helfrichi Firefish bid farewell under mysterious circumstances, possibly a salinity misadventure. Lesson learned!
3. Wrasslemania: A 6-line wrasse turned into a 6-line devil, leading to eviction after a series of fish attacks. Peace restored!
4. Crabby Business: A green emerald crab went rogue, munching on spellbinders and decimating Pink Constellation Zoas. Banished to the sump, but those Zoas are making a triumphant comeback!

Despite the hiccups, every challenge has been a lesson learned and a step forward in perfecting this underwater paradise. I am excited to meet everyone here!

 

[hdsoftail1065]

Hi Nico! Looks great, I’m really liking the scape, nice job!

 

[NicoEyes]

Hi Nico! Looks great, I’m really liking the scape, nice job!

Thank you!!