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Reef Tank Wall In Bedroom

Three low-tech reef tank setups against a black wall in my attic-bedroom.
Three low-tech reef tank setups against a black wall in my attic-bedroom.

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
Mixed Reef
Total Water Volume
40
When did you start this tank?
Nov 1, 2020
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
48
Aquarium Width (inches)
18
Aquarium Height (inches)
12
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
No Overflow
Aquarium Sump
NO Sump
Aquarium Stand
The stands are actually dressers! They are made of wood and not beefed up, they handle the weight perfectly.
Aquarium Controller
NO
Protein Skimmer
NO
Aquarium Reactors
  1. None
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Powerhead
Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List
SICCE SDC WiFi
Aquarium Lighting
  1. LED
Lighting Equipment List
2 Red Sea Reef LED 90’s
Dosing Equipment
  1. Calcium
  2. Alkalinity
  3. Magnesium
Auto Top Off or ATO
NO
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a heater or heaters
Water Temperature
75
Heating and Cooling Equipment Detail
Heater from EHEIM!

Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters

Salt Brand
Fritz Aquatics RPM Reef Pro Mix

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Sand
Substrate Level
Shallow
Nutrient Export
  1. None
Water Changes
YES
Water Change Details
Roughly 10-15% every two to three weeks.

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

Fish List
  1. Chromis
  2. Clownfish
Total Fish
5
Coral List
  1. SPS Coral
  2. LPS Coral
  3. Zoanthids
  4. Soft Coral
  5. Mushroom Coral
Invert List
  1. Crabs
  2. Starfish
  3. Shrimp
  4. Snails
  5. Urchin
Livestock Quarantine
  1. No Quarantine

Aquarium Nutrition (fish, coral, invert etc. feeding)

Fish Feeding Frequency
A Few Times Weekly
Coral Feeding Frequency
Other
Fish and Coral Feeding
  1. Pellet
  2. Live Food
Auto Feeder
NO

Additional Aquarium Information

What do you think are the keys to your success in reefing?
Stability!
Yeah, those are some nice tanks! Be amazing to wake up and see those everyday
 
Love tanks but my significant other would kill me. Can’t stand the trickling water sound
 
Love tanks but my significant other would kill me. Can’t stand the trickling water sound
No sound at all, there are no overflows or filtration that would make sound. It’s so quiet as if there were no tanks at all. I hate noise when I’m trying to sleep haha. My own breathing is annoying to hear!
 

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WHAT PART OF LIVING WITH A REEF TOOK YOU BY SURPRISE?

  • How much space the supplies and equipment take up

    Votes: 5 55.6%
  • Salt creep, spills, and cleanup outside the tank

    Votes: 1 11.1%
  • Planning trips or finding someone to care for the reef

    Votes: 4 44.4%
  • How attached I’d get to individual animals

    Votes: 2 22.2%
  • Making decisions when there’s no clear right answer

    Votes: 1 11.1%
  • How much the reef affects everyday household life

    Votes: 2 22.2%
  • Nothing in particular, I felt well prepared

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 1 11.1%
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