While this is far overdue I thought why wait any longer. Hoping that my tank is somewhat presentable I am composing this thread of tank build progress and water parameter logging in hopes of helping fellow reefers learn from some of my experiences. Now, a brief history of my marine aquarium experiences. I was engulfed in this thrilling hobby via a start up company by the name of Jellyfish art. At the time (the year of 2011) I was intoxicated by their seemingly simple, straightforward product. A full fledged jellyfish aquarium that one could purchase for a relatively low cost and have shipped to their doorstep. Fast forward a couple months and I made the move, purchasing the tank kit. While I did a lot of reading on local and international sites regarding marine animal husbandry I fell for their clever marketing and neglected the information that read. A month after the tank was up and running I felt confident in the fact that it was biologically mature enough to support life. I contacted the company behind the product and they agreed! So in tern I ordered a live jellyfish from their website. Long story short the Jellyfish did not live for more than a matter of several days. This brought both great discouragement, but it also garnered inspiration to provide the best environment possible for the life that was my responsibility. Throughout this ordeal I made regular trips to Great white Aquatics and was exposed to the more realistic idea of a FOWLR tank, and the enchanting idea of a reef tank. Then, while being more successful then I should have I made all the beginner mistakes. Started with a ten gallon tank and power filter, fallowed by a Biocube 14 (throughout this time using tap water and being lenient in the way of water changes). I then hit a point where I felt comfortable pursuing a full fledged reef tank and sump. This tank being the result of enlightening research, RODI water, skimming, proper lighting, and well planned up keep. +Some hard work.
Current Status of My 40B Reef Tank:
FTS;
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Livestock (Work In Progress)
Zoa/Mushroom Garden (Only 3-4 of these frags were purchased, the others are from personal growth).
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Other Various Colonies
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RBTA and Clowns:
(The clowns and anemone came from Scott (Scchase) reef tank. Thanks Scott!)
Their a male and female pair.
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Thanks for taking a look, any questions or comments are more than welcome!
Equipment and parameter overview coming very soon. In addition to a 40B stand build overview.
Current Status of My 40B Reef Tank:
FTS;
View attachment 14745
Livestock (Work In Progress)
Zoa/Mushroom Garden (Only 3-4 of these frags were purchased, the others are from personal growth).
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Other Various Colonies
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RBTA and Clowns:
(The clowns and anemone came from Scott (Scchase) reef tank. Thanks Scott!)
Their a male and female pair.
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Thanks for taking a look, any questions or comments are more than welcome!
Equipment and parameter overview coming very soon. In addition to a 40B stand build overview.