So I just joined WAMAS. Hello to everyone. I just wanted to introduce myself.
Growing up I've always had a fish tank (freshwater). I've always enjoyed keeping fish and plants, there was always a draw to it. My love of aquariums was put on hold when I went to college, then marriage, then kids. My kids are finally old enough to where they don't need my constant attention and I have a few bucks to spend.
So I said to myself, keeping aquariums always made you happy, lets start a reef aquarium (in my mind seemed like the most challenging aquarium to keep). So here I am 6 months into it, pure love for my slice of the ocean.
This is what I have:
-Innovative Marine 38g
-x1 Hydor Slim Skim Nano
-30 pounds dry rock (BRS)
-10 pounds of fiji live sand
-x1 powerhead (forget the flow/brand)
-x1 Innovative Marine 24" Skkyelight Dimmable Dual LED Strip 26 Watts
-x1 300 watt heater
-I set up a refugium in one of the chambers in the back with Chaeto (growing well and reduced my nitrates )
Livestock:
-x1 red zoo (they never all seem to be opened at one time)
-x1 pulsing xenia (growing like crazy)
-x1 purple xenia (growing like crazy)
-x1 Neon green favia (alive but no growth)
-x1 Neon green star polyp (growing slowly, but healthy)
-x1 Green bubble tip anemone (just got it, hiding in the back, what a punk)
About a month ago I had an Ick outbreak that killed all my fish except for x1 O Clown that I saved and put into a QT tank. I learned my lesson and I plan on QT'ing every fish I buy going forward. Lesson learned.
Any advice on my tank or livestock I would appreciate. Or just words of wisdom. I look forward to learning more and getting to know the community.
Regards,
David