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Under one year

Waterbox 230.6 Reef breeders photon v2 pro. Xf350 gyre pump x2
Waterbox 230.6 Reef breeders photon v2 pro. Xf350 gyre pump x2

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
Soft Coral Dominated
Total Water Volume
200
When did you start this tank?
Dec 11, 2023
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
72
Aquarium Width (inches)
24
Aquarium Height (inches)
24
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
Internal Overflow
Aquarium Sump
YES
Sump Water Volume
40
Aquarium Stand
Waterbox
Aquarium Controller
NO
Protein Skimmer
YES
Protein Skimmer Make and Model
Bubble magus 5
Aquarium Reactors
  1. Carbon
  2. None
Return Pump
Sicce 7.0
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Powerhead
  2. Other
Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List
Xf 350 cloud
Aquarium Lighting
  1. LED
Lighting Equipment List
Photon v2 48”
Dosing Equipment
  1. Other
Dosing Equipment Detail
Hand dose
Auto Top Off or ATO
YES
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a heater or heaters
Water Temperature
80
Heating and Cooling Equipment Detail
Finnex heater

Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters

pH Level
8.5
Specific Gravity
1.025
Nitrate or NO3
20-40pp
Phosphate or PO4
1.0
Calcium
475
Alkalinity
10
Magnesium
1400
Salt Brand
Tropic marin
Trace Element Dosing
All for reef

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Sand
Substrate Level
Shallow
Live Rock Type
Mixed
Nutrient Export
  1. Refugium
  2. Protein Skimmer
  3. Filter Sock
  4. Carbon
Water Changes
YES
Water Change Details
30 gallons almost every month

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

Fish List
  1. Anthias
  2. Chromis
  3. Clownfish
  4. Damselfish
  5. Foxface
  6. Goby
  7. Surgeonfish Tang
  8. Wrasse
Total Fish
17
Coral List
  1. LPS Coral
  2. Zoanthids
  3. Soft Coral
  4. Mushroom Coral
Invert List
  1. Anemone
  2. Crabs
  3. Starfish
  4. Shrimp
  5. Snails
Livestock Quarantine
  1. No Quarantine

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

Fish Feeding Frequency
Multiple Daily Feedings
Coral Feeding Frequency
Every Other Day
Fish and Coral Feeding
  1. Flake
  2. Pellet
  3. Frozen
  4. Algae Strips
Auto Feeder
Trips Only

Additional Aquarium Information

What do you think are the keys to your success in reefing?
Time and patience, not making fast drastic changes

Gumbies R Us

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There is some great-looking growth in your tank in such a short amount of time!
 

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WOWZA!! I can't stop looking at your tank!! It is absolutely stunning!! It looks way older than less than a year!! Great job!! And I totally agree, patience is key!
 

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