The tank is 75-gallon Marineland tank and it was originally set up as an Aqueon back in April but it leaked so it had to get moved and replaced. I managed to save all the fish and equipment. Most recently a custom Lifereef HOB overflow and sump was added.
Aquarium Profile and Equipment
- What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
- FOWLR
- Total Water Volume
- 97
- When did you start this tank?
- Apr 16, 2023
- What is your aquarium made of?
- Glass
- Aquarium Length (inches)
- 48
- Aquarium Width (inches)
- 18
- Aquarium Height (inches)
- 21
- Aquarium Overflow/Drain
- External Overflow
- Aquarium Sump
- YES
- Sump Water Volume
- 22
- Aquarium Stand
- Nate & Jeremiah Raven Oak Universal Stand
- Aquarium Controller
- YES
- Aquarium Controller Make and Model
- Inkbird
- Protein Skimmer
- YES
- Protein Skimmer Make and Model
- Custom Lifereef Nano Skimmer
- Aquarium Reactors
- Carbon
- Phosphate
- GFO
- Biopellet
- Return Pump
- Jebao DCW-3500
- What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
- Powerhead
- Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List
- Two
- Aquarium Lighting
- LED
- Lighting Equipment List
- Coralife LED Seascape Light 48-54 inches
- Lighting PAR and Goals
- None
- Dosing Equipment Detail
- None
- Auto Top Off or ATO
- YES
- Aquarium Heating and Cooling
- I am using a heater or heaters
- Water Temperature
- 78
- Heating and Cooling Equipment Detail
- 300W BRS Titanium Heater with Inkbird controller.
- Additional Equipment Detail
- Lifereef HOB overflow with a custom Lifereef sump and nano skimmer.
Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters
- pH Level
- 8.2
- Specific Gravity
- 1.026
- Nitrate or NO3
- Under 20-50 PPM
- Phosphate or PO4
- 1.0
- Calcium
- 425
- Alkalinity
- 8.5
- Magnesium
- 1350
- Salt Brand
- Fritz Reef Pro Mix
- Trace Element Dosing
- None
- Water Chemistry Detail
- I don’t test anything regularly besides temperature and salinity as other parameters are less important in a fish only system compared to a reef tank. Some of the parameters I entered are the middle/average of freshly mixed saltwater parameters for my brand of salt. I know my nitrates and phosphate run high since I transferred old media but other than that the other parameters will fluctuate based on various factors and since I don’t test often/regularly these parameters are what my mixed saltwater is.
Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration
- Substrate
- Sand
- Substrate Level
- Shallow
- Live Rock
- 55
- Live Rock Type
- Real Reef Rock
- Nutrient Export
- Protein Skimmer
- Floss
- GFO
- Carbon
- Other Chemical
- Water Changes
- YES
- Water Change Details
- Once a month to every few months.
- Nutrient Export Details
- The skimmer and filter along with occasional water changes.
Aquarium Tank Inhabitants (fish, coral, invert etc.)
- Fish List
- Anthias
- Surgeonfish Tang
- Other Predatory
- Total Fish
- 4
- Coral List
- Other
- Total Corals
- 0
- Invert List
- None
- Total Inverts
- 0
- Livestock Detail
- Currently the tank is home to Hewbie a Porcupine Pufferfish, Lavender a White Tail Bristletooth Tang, and Dot a Marine Betta. But this tank has been the home of many other fish who have sadly passed away My favorite fish is my porcupine pufferfish Hewbie as he’s the most personable and smartest fish I’ve ever kept. He is my saltwater puppy.
- Livestock Quarantine
- Fish
- Other
- No Quarantine
Aquarium Nutrition (fish, coral, invert etc. feeding)
- Fish Feeding Frequency
- One Daily Feeding
- Coral Feeding Frequency
- Other
- Fish and Coral Feeding
- Pellet
- Frozen
- Live Food
- Auto Feeder
- NO
Additional Aquarium Information
- What do you think are the keys to your success in reefing?
- Experience and the fact that this isn’t my first, second, or third saltwater tank I’ve set up and maintained.
