My 150G Reef
Kentucky
Introduction
Always had aquariums as a kid and throughout most of my adult life. Had all sorts of freshwater and planted aquariums as well my first saltwater tank back in the early 80's or so. This is my first full blown reef tank
Background
I started researching reef aquariums one year prior to even getting started. Tried to gain as much knowledge as I could before investing time and money and losing a bunch of livestock along the way. Started purchasing equipment in November of 2012 and had the tank up an running by May 2013.
Calcium
Alkalinity
Phosphate
Magnesium
Temperature
Salinity
pH
Ammonia
Nitrite
Nitrate
11 Fish
32 Corals
103 Invertebrate
Equipment
Aquarium
20G Quarantine Tank
Reef Savvy Custom 150G DT
AutoTopOff
Genesis Reef Systems Pro
Dosing
Food
Heater
Lighting
Micro Sun 8W LED Strip
Powerhead
Reactor
Refractometer
Salt
Skimmer
Sump
50 Gallon Custom Made
TestKit
Red Sea Foundation Pro
Other
150
150 Lbs. Marco Rock
150
150 lbs. Dry Sand
HOG1 Upflow algae Scrubber
Feeding
2/27/15 Update: Added a Neptune AFS Feeder to NLS Pellets twice per day in small amounts.
Feed LRS Reef Frenzy once per day. Fish and corals both love the reef frenzy and it's the only frozen food I will feed. Also add the occasional sheet of Nori for the tangs to munch on.
Feed LRS Reef Frenzy once per day. Fish and corals both love the reef frenzy and it's the only frozen food I will feed. Also add the occasional sheet of Nori for the tangs to munch on.
Maintenance
I wanted to make maintenance as easy and automated as possible. I believe the harder it is to do and the longer it takes the less likely you are to keep up with it. My Genesis Reef Pro auto water change and top off system has helped tremendously in this regard.
