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Wonkabar's SPS Reef

Wonkabar's SPS Reef
Build Thread Link
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/wonkabars-custom-220-sps-build.1097862/#post-13378609
Introduction
Hi I am Dan. I have been back in the hobby for a year after a 20 year long hiatus. Boy, a lot has changed.
Wonkabar's SPS Reef

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
SPS Dominated
Total Water Volume
280
When did you start this tank?
Jun 10, 2025
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
72
Aquarium Width (inches)
26
Aquarium Height (inches)
26
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
External Overflow
Aquarium Sump
YES
Sump Water Volume
50
Aquarium Stand
The stand is extruded aluminum from alufab. Then wrapped in removable wood panels that I built myself.
Aquarium Controller
YES
Aquarium Controller Make and Model
Neptune Apex A3 pro
Protein Skimmer
YES
Protein Skimmer Make and Model
Reef Octopus Regal 200 SS
Aquarium Reactors
  1. Carbon
  2. GFO
Return Pump
2 sicce SDC 9
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Powerhead
Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List
4 MP 40
2 Panta Rhei ECM 42
Aquarium Lighting
  1. LED
Lighting Equipment List
7 Dalue X4
2 72" vitamini light bars
Lighting PAR and Goals
600 par at the top and 250 on the sand bed
Dosing Equipment
  1. Calcium
  2. Alkalinity
  3. Magnesium
Dosing Equipment Detail
I currently use neptune dos
Auto Top Off or ATO
YES
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a heater or heaters
Water Temperature
77
Heating and Cooling Equipment Detail
2 BRS titanium heaters

Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters

pH Level
8.5
Specific Gravity
1.026
Nitrate or NO3
14
Phosphate or PO4
0.16
Calcium
475
Alkalinity
7.8
Magnesium
1420
Salt Brand
Tropic Marin Pro

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Sand
Substrate Level
Deep
Live Rock
150
Live Rock Type
Marco Rock and TBS live rock
Nutrient Export
  1. Protein Skimmer
  2. GFO
  3. Carbon
Water Changes
YES
Water Change Details
10% Weekly

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

Fish List
  1. Angelfish
  2. Anthias
  3. Basslet
  4. Blenny
  5. Clownfish
  6. Foxface
  7. Goby
  8. Surgeonfish Tang
  9. Wrasse
Total Fish
40
Coral List
  1. SPS Coral
Total Corals
75
Invert List
  1. Starfish
  2. Snails
  3. Urchin
Total Inverts
50
Livestock Quarantine
  1. No Quarantine
Favorite Fish
Australian Harlequin Tusk
Favorite Coral
POTO Jeckyl and Hyde
Favorite Invert
Tuxedo Urchin

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

Fish Feeding Frequency
Multiple Daily Feedings
Coral Feeding Frequency
Do Not Feed Coral Directly
Fish and Coral Feeding
  1. Frozen
  2. Algae Strips
What brands of foods are you feeding?
PE Mysis/LRS
Auto Feeder
YES

Additional Aquarium Information

What do you think are the keys to your success in reefing?
I will let you know if I ever feel successful

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