WV Reefer’s 12 Gallon Long and Dirty

[WV Reefer]

Welcome to my 12 Gallon Long and Dirty Reef!

This build began 2 1/2 years ago and it is my first reef. I have been keeping aquariums for close to 20 years.

Because this reef is already in progress, I will post a current photo first and then I will post some progress pics from the beginning of the tank to catch everyone up.

Tank set up:

Mr. Aqua 12 Gallon Long
Tetra Heater
Jaebo WP10 x 2
USA Marine Orbit Pro

Carib Sea Dry Base Rock
Carib Sea Fiji Pink Sand

No filter, No skimmer, No sump.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Great looking tank. Following along for the progress

 

[WV Reefer]

Great looking tank. Following along for the progress

Thank you.

 

[WVNed]

Hi there I am new here too. Seems like a great place.

 

[WV Reefer]

Hi there I am new here too. Seems like a great place.

A fellow Mountaineer!! Hi!

 

[WV Reefer]

 

[NY_Caveman]

Love this. I agree, no skimmer or filter (other than the rock) water changes are all you really need.

 

[WV Reefer]

Love this. I agree, no skimmer or filter (other than the rock) water changes are all you really need.

Thank you.

Exactly! Sometimes it’s really that simple..... almost too simple. lol

 

[WV Reefer]

Here are a few more pics from along the way:

 

[NY_Caveman]

Wow! Love this image.

 

[WV Reefer]

Here are a few comparison pics for the one year mark:

 

[WV Reefer]

Here are a few comparisons for the two year mark:

 

[WV Reefer]

Current Tank Dwellers:


Nemo (of course)

Rico, the Scooter Blenny

Buffalo Bill, the Left Handed Hermit.

A pack of four Sexy Shrimp

The Guy, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp

 

[WV Reefer]

Here are a few up to date pics:

Full Reef Shot

Montipora Digitata

Yellow Sponge

Cup Coral

Nemo in his Z and P patch

 

[WV Reefer]

The tank has really found its groove recently. Almost no algae on the glass throughout the week and the water is crystal clear.

And a few pics:

 

[WV Reefer]

Current Full Tank Shot

This sponge just may kill us all! It did this last night.

Leptastrea is winning the Coral War ......so far.

 

[WV Reefer]

Full tank shot. ( They all look alike lately. )

The Sponge broke free and has set up shop in the corner.

Rico photobombing my limpet pic.

 

[WV Reefer]

 

[samnaz]

Nice to see you here. I followed you over on NR.

I also run a skimmer-less tank with the same light. K.I.S.S. all the way.

 

[Retro Reefer]

Nice job! Your tank looks great, I have three generations of family from Wardensville and now that I’m retired.. take me home country roads