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Papa D's Reef

Still pretty new , only 4 months into this
Still pretty new , only 4 months into this

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
Mixed Reef
Total Water Volume
25
When did you start this tank?
Jan 20, 2025
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
24
Aquarium Width (inches)
20
Aquarium Height (inches)
12
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
All In One Tank
Aquarium Sump
NO Sump
Aquarium Stand
Wood
Aquarium Controller
YES
Aquarium Controller Make and Model
Neptune apex
Protein Skimmer
YES
Protein Skimmer Make and Model
Ice cap
Aquarium Reactors
  1. None
Return Pump
Sicce 1.5
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Powerhead
Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List
Mp10
Aquarium Lighting
  1. LED
Lighting Equipment List
Kessil 160 tuna blue
Lighting PAR and Goals
No idea on par level, but 0lan to upgrade to A360
Dosing Equipment
  1. Other
Dosing Equipment Detail
All for reef via shot glass
Auto Top Off or ATO
YES
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a heater or heaters
Water Temperature
77
Heating and Cooling Equipment Detail
Brs 100w heater

Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters

pH Level
7.9
Specific Gravity
35
Nitrate or NO3
11.9
Phosphate or PO4
0.06
Calcium
449
Alkalinity
9.6
Salt Brand
Aquarium forrest

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Sand
Substrate Level
Shallow
Live Rock
12
Live Rock Type
Unknown
Nutrient Export
  1. Protein Skimmer
  2. Floss
Water Changes
YES
Water Change Details
20% weekly

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

Fish List
  1. Chromis
  2. Clownfish
Total Fish
4
Coral List
  1. SPS Coral
  2. LPS Coral
  3. Zoanthids
  4. Mushroom Coral
Total Corals
15
Invert List
  1. Crabs
  2. Snails
Total Inverts
9
Livestock Quarantine
  1. No Quarantine

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. Frozen
Auto Feeder
NO

Additional Aquarium Information

What do you think are the keys to your success in reefing?
Maintaining water parameters
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Looking good! Lets get some closeups of that hammer!
The hammer is not doing well at all, there are a few fan worms attached to it, and a bunch of very fine white hair like worms that retract back into it I get too close
 

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