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Starting the 210 reef

moving a 150 and upgrading into a 210 Goni Paradise
moving a 150 and upgrading into a 210 Goni Paradise

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
Species Specific
Total Water Volume
240
When did you start this tank?
May 20, 2025
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
72
Aquarium Width (inches)
25
Aquarium Height (inches)
29
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
Internal Overflow
Aquarium Sump
YES
Sump Water Volume
55
Aquarium Stand
wood with additional bracing
Aquarium Controller
YES
Aquarium Controller Make and Model
Hydros
Protein Skimmer
YES
Protein Skimmer Make and Model
AE rated for 340 gallons
Aquarium Reactors
  1. Algae
Return Pump
DC controllable
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Powerhead
Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List
MP 40's x 2
Aquarium Lighting
  1. LED
  2. T5 Fluorescent
Lighting Equipment List
48 inch hybrid T5 with coral plus and purple plus with 3 Kessil a360 we's
Lighting PAR and Goals
LOW! This is a Goni/Alvio tank with Anthias
Dosing Equipment
  1. Calcium
  2. Alkalinity
  3. Magnesium
  4. Other
Dosing Equipment Detail
Hydros and an additional Kamoer running Manganese and Iron
Auto Top Off or ATO
YES
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a heater or heaters
Water Temperature
78
Heating and Cooling Equipment Detail
Fan on smart switch and sicce heater

Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters

pH Level
8.1
Specific Gravity
1.025
Nitrate or NO3
22 ppm
Phosphate or PO4
0.20
Calcium
460
Alkalinity
9
Magnesium
1400
Salt Brand
Aquaforest or HW Marinemix
Trace Element Dosing
Kamoer dosing Manganese and Iron
Water Chemistry Detail
my goni's love elevated nitrates and phosphates. I add reefroids and AB+ twice a week

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Sand
Substrate Level
Shallow
Live Rock
100
Live Rock Type
marco rock
Nutrient Export
  1. Refugium
  2. Macro Algae
  3. Protein Skimmer
  4. Filter Sock
Water Changes
YES
Water Change Details
30 gals weekly
Nutrient Export Details
weekly filter sock change and protein skimmer cup clean out

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

Fish List
  1. Anthias
  2. Blenny
  3. Chromis
  4. Foxface
  5. Surgeonfish Tang
Total Fish
13
Coral List
  1. LPS Coral
Total Corals
50
Invert List
  1. Crabs
  2. Starfish
  3. Snails
  4. Clams
  5. Urchin
Total Inverts
50
Livestock Quarantine
  1. Fish
  2. Coral
  3. Invert

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

Fish Feeding Frequency
Multiple Daily Feedings
Coral Feeding Frequency
A Few Times Weekly
Fish and Coral Feeding
  1. Flake
  2. Pellet
  3. Frozen
  4. Algae Strips
Auto Feeder
YES

Additional Aquarium Information

What do you think are the keys to your success in reefing?
knowing the specific needs of the fish and corals I have selected

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Today’s the day. Old tank drained and moved. 210 painted and put in place. Gonna be a long day
I love the color of the tank!
 

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Today’s the day. Old tank drained and moved. 210 painted and put in place. Gonna be a long day
Excited! Cant wait too see finished product. Have patience, very important.
 
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She’s alive! Just waiting for parts for my lights and it will be done!
 

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got the kessils mounted and corals moved. Working on getting more fish. Love this tank and it's the quietest I've ever owned by far.
 

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