Reef Tank - Aquariums - 500L reef tank

June 10, 2019
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Reef Tank - Aquariums - 500L reef tank

500L reef tank

Posted: 09 Jun 2019 08:07 AM PDT

Thought you guys might enjoy a sideshot of this tank at my local aquarium

Posted: 09 Jun 2019 02:17 PM PDT

Side view

Posted: 09 Jun 2019 08:43 AM PDT

What do you think of my step moms tank

Posted: 09 Jun 2019 04:07 PM PDT

Top down on my favorite part of the reef...

Posted: 09 Jun 2019 08:27 PM PDT

250 gallon build. Does anyone use “fine” sand? If so, how’s the maintenance on it?

Posted: 09 Jun 2019 02:41 PM PDT

Front end of my penninsula tank

Posted: 09 Jun 2019 09:31 PM PDT

Doing what they do best.

Posted: 09 Jun 2019 10:52 AM PDT

Added a new powerhead what y’all think about the flow

Posted: 09 Jun 2019 06:33 PM PDT

1st time Aquarist starting a reef tank

Posted: 10 Jun 2019 12:12 AM PDT

Hello, I'm new here so sorry if this is the wrong place to post this.

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So I recently got an aquarium tank for the 1st time and I've decided I want to build a coral reef tank. Maybe not the best choice for a beginner but I enjoy the challenge and reef tanks are just so cool! To put things in perspective though, less than 2 weeks ago I didn't even know the difference between freshwater and saltwater so I feel like I've learned a lot in a pretty short amount of time.

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So my tank is 75g, long rectangle tank 4ft. for substrate I'm planning to do 5inches of sand, 3 inches of ultra fine sand on the bottom and 2 inches on top of more beach like sand. my hope is that this will give me some denitrification.

Idk if I should start out with live rock or dry rock to avoid potential pests piggy backing into my tank.

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I still don't know much about corals.

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for livestock I want to have 2-3 green chromis, 1-2 blue reef chromis, 1-2 orange clownfish, 0-1 black clownfish, 1-2 erectus seahorses, a green mandarin dragonet, 2-3 red ruby dragonets, 2-3 purple queen anthias, a starfish, a maxima clam, 2-3 blue leg hermit crabs, 2-3 red leg hermit crabs, 2-3 cleaner shrimp, snails maybe? and a black cucumber.

All these are reef and coral safe and non aggressive from what I've read?

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I've read that the crabs, snails, starfish, cucumber and dragonets will all help keep the tank clean, and the clam will filter the water as it "breathes".

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I know the seahorses need things to grab onto with their tails so soft corals are important.

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That's about as far as I've gotten so far.

I just wanted to ask if any of you experienced reefers know some good online resources that can help or have any pro tips?

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Lazy sundays

Posted: 09 Jun 2019 01:00 PM PDT

Upgrading my RedSea Reefer Nano to a Reefer 250

Posted: 09 Jun 2019 02:09 PM PDT

Any easy ways of mounting AI primes on rails?

Posted: 09 Jun 2019 08:49 PM PDT

I noticed the other line of lights by AI have rail systems, but AI seems stuck with the two back-of-tank mounts and the hanging rig.

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Starting a new reef tank maybe? Thoughts?

Posted: 09 Jun 2019 07:16 PM PDT

My main concern is that I may or may not be moving about 3.5 hours away from my current home to Charlotte, NC, in about 3 years. I know having a reef tank is a long term commitment as I already have a freshwater tank setup. I love everything about the hobby and I want to have a reef tank. Is 3 years long enough to be able to truly enjoy a reef tank? Will I be able to move my setup with me in 3 years when the time comes easily-ish?

Does anyone have any suggestions on certain easy corals? I will have a pair of clown fish and I'd love to have a bubble tip anemone. I found someone with a pre drilled 40 gallon breeder, stand, skimmer, sump, and return pumps for $150. I already have a 300 watt reef light. I'll more than likely be buying this week.

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My weeping willow toadstool

Posted: 09 Jun 2019 06:06 AM PDT

Salifert testkits color charts hard to read

Posted: 09 Jun 2019 06:23 PM PDT

Hello everybody!

Just started with my first reeftank and tested the water with the Salifert testkits. I am not sure if I did it right because it's so hard to tell the difference in color of the testtube and colorcharts. I don't think I am colorblind, but is it normal that the colors are hard to see? I've tested almonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH, alcalinity, magnesium and calcium. Do I have to test everything while cycling the tank? My LFS says I have to test everything and turn everything on. That means the skimmer, heater, powerhead, light and even adding adictive for the corals, which I don't have yet. Is this necessary?

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Best Place to Order Anemones?

Posted: 09 Jun 2019 06:11 PM PDT

Hey everyone! I'm looking for a reputable but affordable place to get some (2-3) BTAs (I don't have too much of a preference of Greens or Roses). I see liveaquaria has a decent selection of them for $70 and under, so I'm looking around that price. If it makes a difference I'm located in Michigan.

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Going away for 2 weeks And none can take care of my tank Help ;-;

Posted: 09 Jun 2019 04:42 PM PDT

I have no fish currently because Im waiting till after I come back Tanks been up for about a year Ato system is broken -.- Ive got a BTA Emerald crab snails hermits Blood red shrimp 2 peppermints Any advice on how I should Do this

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Ftp of my fluval 13.5 I want to change the heater. Cobalt vs. An inkbird?

Posted: 09 Jun 2019 04:28 PM PDT

Wanted to share a pic of this vibrant little guy for a quick smile.

Posted: 09 Jun 2019 04:47 AM PDT

Carpet surfer :( PLEASE HELP

Posted: 09 Jun 2019 02:59 PM PDT

Hello,

Just added my first pair of clowns 2 weeks ago. Everything was going great! Water levels are good, they seemed happy and healthy. Long story short, one of the 2 ended up on the floor.

I don't want this to be a constant concern and for peace of mind, want to get a lid. I have all hang on equipment (filter, heater, protein Skimmer, 2 powerheads). Wanting to know what solutions have been used in the past to prevent jumpers with hang on equipment.

Please advise. Thanks!!!

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