Research Tank - UC Santa Cruz

Stephan Bitterwolf

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Hi all,

As mentioned in my intro, I got into reefing to grow coral for experiments. This is my second tank in a year (first is a 10 gal nano that I set up to make sure I could grow coral at all).

The tank was bought used off of CL. I've outfitted it with coarse coral rubble on the bottom, a few rocks, and a frag rack.

The equipment -
1. 2 Maxspec gyres
2. 2 AP700
3. 1 DC18000 Jebao return pump
4. External 110-Octopus skimmer
5. 3 DIY LED grow lights
6. Custom made Aquarium Controller (raspberry pi and Atlas Scientific probes mounted on two tentacle shields)
7. cheap heater.

The cleanup crew -
1. 10 Pacific Nerite snails
2. 4 emerald crabs
3. 1 Mandorin dragonet
4. LOTS of amphipods (and flatworms too now :/)

The coral -
Have a look at the pictures:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/tMMNdTPsVRvWEike9

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WHAT MOST OFTEN MAKES YOU REACH FOR YOUR CAMERA AROUND THE REEF?

  • Coral behavior (feeding, extension, or movement)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • New growth or a color change

    Votes: 2 11.1%
  • Unusual fish behavior

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • The whole tank looking especially good

    Votes: 6 33.3%
  • Something I want to document in case it changes

    Votes: 1 5.6%
  • A funny or unexpected interaction

    Votes: 2 11.1%
  • I usually put the camera/phone down and just watch

    Votes: 3 16.7%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 4 22.2%
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