Reef Showcase - ReefPit’s 40 gallon breeder.

It’s not pretty as all the mechanics are exposed, but it is an example of how to use HOB systems to incorporate nutrient export. The Aquaclear 110s provide significant reservoirs to contain reactors, UV, etc.

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?: Mixed Reef

Total Water Volume: 40

When did you start this tank?: May 3, 2022

What is your aquarium made of?: Glass

Aquarium Length (inches): 36

Aquarium Width (inches): 18

Aquarium Height (inches): 16

Aquarium Overflow/Drain: No Overflow

Aquarium Sump: NO Sump

Aquarium Controller: YES

Protein Skimmer: YES

Aquarium Reactors

Carbon

What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?

Powerhead
None

Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List: 2 power heads and 2 Aquaclear 110s

Aquarium Lighting

Lighting Equipment List: 3 Vibraspectras

Lighting PAR and Goals: I’ve measure and doing the best with I got. Try to keep lower par dudes at the bottom and sps at the top. With a 40 GB there is only so much room to work with.

Dosing Equipment

Calcium
Alkalinity
Magnesium

Dosing Equipment Detail: Jeboa for alk, Ca, and Mg. Brs dosing pump tied to Milwaukee instruments PH controller for Kalk.

Auto Top Off or ATO: YES

Aquarium Heating and Cooling

I am using a heater or heaters

Water Temperature: 79

Additional Equipment Detail: I have had trouble with BRs large reactor with GFO, changing a bag of 2 Tbs of high capacity gfo once a week seems to handle Phosphate just fine. I give it a shake once a day and it doesn’t solidify. I keep it in my Aquaclear 110 and it works well. Don’t put bags in proximity to UV, they degrade!

Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters

pH Level: 8.2

Specific Gravity: 1.026

Nitrate or NO3: 5

Phosphate or PO4: 0.01

Calcium: 420

Alkalinity: 10

Magnesium: 1300

Salt Brand: Instant Ocean Reef Crystals

Trace Element Dosing: None at this time. Small tank, hoping 10% water changes handle this, but might need to review.

Water Chemistry Detail: I test daily right now as I am adjusting to significant depletion of calcium and alkalinity from the coral growth, tanks blowing up.