Background
Reef began in May 2014 with a 46 gallon bowfront, 40 lbs of rock and T5 cheap lights. As time went on acrylic tank was hard to work with so i upgraded in Dec 2014 to a 65 high and added 30lbs of live rock.
Filtration
Aquen Model 1 sump, Brs reactor with Rowaphos and carbon mix, Dr tims bio pellets in in sump reactor. Eshopps overflow with Quite one return pump. All pvc piping, hang on protein skimmer.
Lighting
Ai Hyrda 26's x2 Led Lighting
Flow
Gyre power head with return spray bar opposite side.
Oldest to Newest if I can remember.
LYRE-TAIL ANTHIS ( MY OLDEST FISH SMALLEST AND HEARTY)
2 CARDINALS
3 BLUE DAMSELS ( DOWN TO 1)
CLOWNISH
SIXLINE WRASSE
GREEN CORIS WRASSE
ROYAL GRAMMA
YELLOW TANG
FLAME ANGEL
2 SHRIMP CLEANER AND FIRE
Additives
Only chemical is Seachem Reef Trace. Rowaphos for phosphate and carbon
Feeding
Flakes dosed with ehim auto timer
Frozen on occasion
Just started coral frenzy once a week 9/28
Maintenance
7 gallon water change every 2 weeks, parameter test and Rowaphos and carbon change. Sump micron pads as well.
Words of Wisdom
Stay away from Acrylic
Drill your tank
Paint your sump area with a waterproof paint
If you can't afford the best try to be patient ( I know )
Acknowledgements
My wife for not killing me between the money and the messes. Thank you!!