SPS Dominant 250L Tank (REEF DIARY)

[AcroNerd]

my tank is 2 years old, current problems:
-too much coralline algae
-dirty sump
-flow isn't on point (sufficient bu could be better)
I also want to move it to a different room.
current situation:

yup, its a coralline algae farm lol.

I will update every time I change something, lets call it a reef diary.
happy reefing and if you have any questiions or feedback feel free to leave it here!

 

[A Young Reefer]

More images!

 

[AcroNerd]

this picture is about a year ago, back when the coralline algae wasn't sucking the trace elements...
I hope to achieve the same level of aesthetics and even better (Im trying to design a special 3d printed nozzle to combat detritus buildup on the bottom)

 

[Paulandreti]

Hey it looks really nice, what equipment have you running it??

 

[AcroNerd]

Hey it looks really nice, what equipment have you running it??

thank you! here is some of my equipment:
-3x hydra26hd for lighting (for better coverage)
-red sea skimmer 300 (I dont really like it but it does the job)
-ghl kh director+doser (worth every penny)
-gfo reactor
other than that, pretty regular stuff, Im trying to keep it as simple as I possible.

 

[anthonymckay]

"too much coralline algae" never knew that was a thing people considered a problem, haha.

 

[AcroNerd]

"too much coralline algae" never knew that was a thing people considered a problem, haha.

lol, I know, right? I liked it at first, but then it got completely out of control, for example, the coralline algae on the bottom of the tank started to expand and crack probably due to gasses trapped underneath, and that defeats the whole purpose of bare bottom...

 

[GarrettT]

A tuxedo urchin should be able to take care of that coralline algae for you.

 

[AcroNerd]

A tuxedo urchin should be able to take care of that coralline algae for you.

sadly urchins are illegal where I'm at, and many other invertebrates.