Starting & Stocking 25 AIO Waterbox peninsula

[chiveslol03]

Hello Reefers, I am new to the saltwater hobby and just ordered my first tank from waterbox. I am well versed to freshwater aquarium being that I work at my LFS (In the freshwater department) and have a wealth of knowledge through my co-workers, but am finally getting into the saltwater part of things. The tank is expected to arrive within the next 4-6 weeks and I have been trying to do as much preliminary research as I can. Have already purchased red sea led 60 g2 because of sale at work for Black Friday but willing to take advice on other essentials (ex: heater, powerhead, sand, live rock). I have a quick potential stocking list on things that I have found to be interesting to me personally but would love to hear your thoughts! I will attach a photo below. I know want to have Zoas in this tank but as to other corals would also love to have suggestions that will work with this light, I am planning to get powerhead and also willing to dose. Let me know on any suggestions or overall thoughts!

 

[smitten with ocean life]

looks good! how big is the tank?

 

[Sam7]

You might want to wait on the urchin until your tank matures a bit. Maybe get a few snails instead....Astrea or trochus. The rest seems fine for a 25 AIO Oh and Welcome to Reef2Reef

 

[chiveslol03]

looks good! how big is the tank?

23.7 gallons

 

[chiveslol03]

You might want to wait on the urchin until your tank matures a bit. Maybe get a few snails instead....Astrea or trochus. The rest seems fine for a 25 AIO Oh and Welcome to Reef2Reef

Sounds good! Thank you!

 

[ThisIsTheWay]

Welcome to the salty side :D
I assume this is the WB25 Peninsula? I have one and it’s a nice little tank (I reaalllyy need to start a build thread).
Stocking list looks fine though I agree with @Sam7 that you may want to wait on an urchin until the tank is more established.
It’s late for me but I’ll try respond tomorrow with some info on my tank for comparison to give you some ideas :)

 

[chiveslol03]

Welcome to the salty side :D
I assume this is the WB25 Peninsula? I have one and it’s a nice little tank (I reaalllyy need to start a build thread).
Stocking list looks fine though I agree with @Sam7 that you may want to wait on an urchin until the tank is more established.
It’s late for me but I’ll try respond tomorrow with some info on my tank for comparison to give you some ideas :)

Correct, it is the WB25 peninsula. Looking forward to the response! Thank you!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Your stock looks fine! Sometimes gobies can be aggressive if you have multiple species in a smaller tank. You should be fine, though, with your tank!

 

[JoJosReef]

Agree with waiting on the urchin. I'm starting up this tank once I break down my 83. Already have the tank imprisoning two clowns that will be moving.

Your stocking is certainly light enough. A pinkie, hector and yasha leave room for another peaceful free swimmer--maybe a royal gramma or a blenny--or hybrid cave dweller/swimmer like a firefish. I'd stick with the smaller blennies if you go that route, like a barnacle or tailspot blenny, as the larger ones might get a bit territorial in a nano.

If you plan on exercising more control on nutrients/algae, I am planning a Santa Monica 1.2x drop in algae scrubber for mine. Can report on how that is working.

Best heater I've experienced is the Helio system, but that's also primo price tag. I usually use an Inkbird with a cheaper eheim heater as a backup in case of Helio failure.

I immediately threw out the filter sock--hate them--and am working on a cup/filter floss alternative.

I am just now trying out a Hygger 12w gyre for this tank and can also report back on how well it is moving water.

 

[chiveslol03]

Your stock looks fine! Sometimes gobies can be aggressive if you have multiple species in a smaller tank. You should be fine, though, with your tank!

True, I tried to find species that would potentially work together but definitely open to criticism and suggestions! Thank you!

 

[chiveslol03]

Agree with waiting on the urchin. I'm starting up this tank once I break down my 83. Already have the tank imprisoning two clowns that will be moving.

Your stocking is certainly light enough. A pinkie, hector and yasha leave room for another peaceful free swimmer--maybe a royal gramma or a blenny--or hybrid cave dweller/swimmer like a firefish. I'd stick with the smaller blennies if you go that route, like a barnacle or tailspot blenny, as the larger ones might get a bit territorial in a nano.

If you plan on exercising more control on nutrients/algae, I am planning a Santa Monica 1.2x drop in algae scrubber for mine. Can report on how that is working.

Best heater I've experienced is the Helio system, but that's also primo price tag. I usually use an Inkbird with a cheaper eheim heater as a backup in case of Helio failure.

I immediately threw out the filter sock--hate them--and am working on a cup/filter floss alternative.

I am just now trying out a Hygger 12w gyre for this tank and can also report back on how well it is moving water.

Thank you for all of the suggestions, definitely have thought about the potential of a blenny just not sure on the specifics of it yet. Definitely keep us updated on the tank! Thank you!

 

[vlangel]

Barnacle blennies are adorable and so fun to watch!

 

[chiveslol03]

Barnacle blennies are adorable and so fun to watch!

That’s a good idea!

 

[ThisIsTheWay]

Correct, it is the WB25 peninsula. Looking forward to the response! Thank you!

Finally got around to starting my tank thread (https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/twin-25s-thisistheways-tank-adventures.1139454/).

Hopefully this gives you some ideas for what you can do with the tank.
I'm happy to answer any questions you have about the setup :)

 

[KrankBait]

Agree with waiting on the urchin. I'm starting up this tank once I break down my 83. Already have the tank imprisoning two clowns that will be moving.

Your stocking is certainly light enough. A pinkie, hector and yasha leave room for another peaceful free swimmer--maybe a royal gramma or a blenny--or hybrid cave dweller/swimmer like a firefish. I'd stick with the smaller blennies if you go that route, like a barnacle or tailspot blenny, as the larger ones might get a bit territorial in a nano.

If you plan on exercising more control on nutrients/algae, I am planning a Santa Monica 1.2x drop in algae scrubber for mine. Can report on how that is working.

Best heater I've experienced is the Helio system, but that's also primo price tag. I usually use an Inkbird with a cheaper eheim heater as a backup in case of Helio failure.

I immediately threw out the filter sock--hate them--and am working on a cup/filter floss alternative.

I am just now trying out a Hygger 12w gyre for this tank and can also report back on how well it is moving water.

How do you like the 12w Hygger Gyre for this tank?

 

[JoJosReef]

How do you like the 12w Hygger Gyre for this tank?

Timely. I've been struggling with flow in this tank, but that may also be due to the limitations on placement. I can't place the Hygger on the back wall because I can't fit a magnet on the other side (inside the chambers) due to that space being completely packed with the chiller pump and the algae scrubber. I have to place it on the side of the tank, and it is pointing to the other side--was hoping for a full gyre movement around the tank, but apparently it isn't quite strong enough (also possibly due to the nem guard, which is more of a fish guard in this tank):

I'm not getting enough random flow in the front of the tank, so I'm thinking of adding a second one with the same nem guard on the opposite side pointing oppositionally:

My thoughts are that it will collide and cause random flow throughout the tank, but I'm not sure if that is what will actually happen. Worst case, I have a backup if the other one breaks.

I don't really think another pump would work better than this. A stronger gyre might blow up the back side of the tank.

 

[KrankBait]

How do you like the 12w Hygger Gyre for this tank?

Timely. I've been struggling with flow in this tank, but that may also be due to the limitations on placement. I can't place the Hygger on the back wall because I can't fit a magnet on the other side (inside the chambers) due to that space being completely packed with the chiller pump and the algae scrubber. I have to place it on the side of the tank, and it is pointing to the other side--was hoping for a full gyre movement around the tank, but apparently it isn't quite strong enough (also possibly due to the nem guard, which is more of a fish guard in this tank):

I'm not getting enough random flow in the front of the tank, so I'm thinking of adding a second one with the same nem guard on the opposite side pointing oppositionally:

My thoughts are that it will collide and cause random flow throughout the tank, but I'm not sure if that is what will actually happen. Worst case, I have a backup if the other one breaks.

I don't really think another pump would work better than this. A stronger gyre might blow up the back side of the tank.

Thank you for the response! Great information. I’m trying to find what the best options regarding flow for this tank is. A more power cross flow? One powerful head like a Nero 3 or SLW 10? Or two smaller wave makers.