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Sponge dominant tank

Sponge Tank
Sponge Tank

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
Mixed Reef
Total Water Volume
90
When did you start this tank?
Nov 20, 2019
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
48
Aquarium Width (inches)
18
Aquarium Height (inches)
24
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
Internal Overflow
Aquarium Sump
YES
Sump Water Volume
20
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
MP40 x1
MP10 x 2
Aquarium Lighting
  1. LED
Lighting Equipment List
XR15 x 2
Blade x 1
Dosing Equipment
  1. Other
Dosing Equipment Detail
mixture of NOPOX and reef energy AB+ to feed sponges
Auto Top Off or ATO
YES
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a heater or heaters
Water Temperature
78

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Sand
Substrate Level
Deep
Nutrient Export
  1. None
Water Changes
NO
Nutrient Export Details
Experimenting with sponges as nutrient export. Carbon dosing feeds bacteria which feed my sponges. They are growing like crazy

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

Fish List
  1. Anthias
  2. Chromis
  3. Clownfish
  4. Damselfish
  5. Goby
  6. Surgeonfish Tang
Coral List
  1. Soft Coral
  2. Other
Invert List
  1. Anemone
  2. Crabs
  3. Shrimp
  4. Snails
Livestock Detail
anything that won't eat my sponges
Livestock Quarantine
  1. No Quarantine

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

Fish Feeding Frequency
Multiple Daily Feedings
Coral Feeding Frequency
Multiple Daily Feedings
Fish and Coral Feeding
  1. Pellet
Auto Feeder
YES

Additional Aquarium Information

What do you think are the keys to your success in reefing?
mixture of carbon dosing and reef energy AB+ to feed my sponges

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HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 18 34.0%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 7 13.2%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 8 15.1%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 11 20.8%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 17.0%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 8 15.1%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 3.8%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 4 7.5%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 2 3.8%
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