Shardy's Holding Tank
Introduction
My first tank was a 650 litre mixed reef that i started just over 3 years ago. I spent 6 weeks learning about it before building my own system. I was pretty successful with it but learned a lot about keeping things as stable as possible. I went 2 years with out doing water changes and the tank was still ok. My current tank is really just a holding tank for all my favorite fish and corals as i had to break my first tank down because of a new house we are building. The fish and corals will be moved into the new 1500 litre tank in the new house. I think it is safe to say that I love reefing and love the discipline that goes with it.
Background
This aquarium is a red sea reefer 450 and is simply designed to fit as much fish and corals in it as possible until the next build.
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Lighting
moved to t5's from radions to see if the colors on the corals are better. I would have to say that so far they are but that could also be due to ulns i am running
Salinity
Temperature
pH
Magnesium
Nitrate
Calcium
Alkalinity
Phosphate
Ammonia
Nitrite
Silicate
Iodine
41 Fish
5
Yellow back anthias
Pseudanthias evansi
62 Corals
13 Invertebrate
Equipment
Additive
calcium chloride dihydrate
6
sodium hydrogen carbonate
Aquarium
AutoTopOff
Bacteria
JBL Denitrol
Chiller
Controller
Food
Ocean Nutrition Formula One Pellets
Heater
Lighting
Bubble Trap Sponge
Media
reef interests NP reducing bio pellets
Powerhead
2
Ecotech Quiet Drive
Pump
D and D Reactor Pump
Reactor
Refractometer
Skimmer
Sump
Alkalinity Bucket
TestKit
d-d phosphate checker
Additives
nothing at the moment other than calcium and alkalinity
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1 small pinch formula 1 flake · Ocean Nutrition Formula One Flakes · Reef Pearls · Ocean Nutrition Formula One Pellets · New Era Grazer Rings · Nyos Gold Pods · Ocean Nutrition Mysis
Maintenance
cleaning skimmer and changing socks everyday. (i actually enjoy it)
On average you perform a 9.8% water change every 7 days.
0% total water change in August.
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Tank is back to 0 nitrates again which is fantastic!
All inhabitants looking damn near perfect!
Snapped my achiles tendon so am cutting down on the cleaning whilst my wife lo…
All inhabitants looking damn near perfect!
Snapped my achiles tendon so am cutting down on the cleaning whilst my wife lo…
Arrived back from Portugal to find the lights off om the tank. Luckily the power was only knocked out for that day! I tested and found the reef octopus pump tripping the electrics. Replaced for a sicc…
Well!, ... the first 3 months work has payed off beautifully! All corals are growing well and colored up nicely. Dosing has not been adjusted in 6 weeks and has remained perfectly stable apart from ma…
Tank is still in very good shape. I am starting to see a little green algae but the tangs seem to be managing it. I do believe the tank has not fully matured yet and expect to see only coraline after …
Inspiration & Goals
I would like this current tank to grow out over the next 3 years into some highly impressive sps colonies.
Disasters & Regrets
worst disaster was a heat wave that wiped some corals out so GET A CHILLER!
