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RS170 Tide Pool Temperate Tank

Based on the tide pools of SoCal.
Based on the tide pools of SoCal.

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
Mixed Reef
Total Water Volume
43
When did you start this tank?
Jan 1, 2021
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
23.6
Aquarium Width (inches)
19
Aquarium Height (inches)
21
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
Internal Overflow
Aquarium Sump
YES
Sump Water Volume
5
Aquarium Stand
Red Sea RS170 Black
Aquarium Controller
YES
Aquarium Controller Make and Model
Apex 2
Protein Skimmer
YES
Protein Skimmer Make and Model
Red Sea 300
Aquarium Reactors
  1. Carbon
  2. Phosphate
Return Pump
EcoTech S2
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Wavemaker
Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List
Gyre F330
Aquarium Lighting
  1. LED
Lighting Equipment List
XR15 Gen3
Auto Top Off or ATO
YES
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a chiller
Water Temperature
63

Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters

pH Level
8.3
Specific Gravity
1.025

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Sand
Substrate Level
Shallow
Live Rock
40
Live Rock Type
mixed
Nutrient Export
  1. Macro Algae
  2. Protein Skimmer
  3. Filter Roller
Water Changes
YES
Water Change Details
Mostly use NSW unless it is raining

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

Fish List
  1. None
Total Fish
0
Coral List
  1. NPS Coral
Invert List
  1. Anemone
  2. Crabs
  3. Starfish
  4. Shrimp
  5. Snails
  6. Clams
  7. Urchin

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

Fish Feeding Frequency
Other
Coral Feeding Frequency
Multiple Daily Feedings
Fish and Coral Feeding
  1. Flake
  2. Pellet
  3. Frozen
  4. Live Food
  5. Other
Auto Feeder
NO

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