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Gmerek2's 240g mixed reef "48 off"


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Brian - So glad the new tank is thriving!!

Can you detail what you are using for lights, filtration, pumps, etc

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I have 2 mag pumps for return. I forget what size but they do 500gph. I wanted two so if one fails I still have one working. Reef octopus NWB 250 skimmer. I don't use a sock filter. Lights 8 bulb 60" ATI T5 sun power, one reef bright and 4 ocean revive. The ATI T5 runs for 4 hours and LEDs 4 hours. I realize all the lights together are overkill but I have my reasons. The sump is a Rubbermaid 150g stock tank only filled up 12"603da3008be6b79d53a25021d780d4a8.jpg

 

 

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The alkalinity is mixed in a 5g bucket. Then the BRS drip doser is placed on a timer. I slowly (over days) clicked down the 30 min timer buttons until desired alk was maintained. It's rare to make an adjustment now. If I do have to unclick or add a button it's from adjusting light intensity.

 

Calcium is mixed in my ATO. It can slowly fluctuate due to evaporation levels. So I have to keep a closer testing eye on it. No doubt drip doser would be a better option but I'm out of room.

 

'Mag is replaced with water change and adjusted in ATO if necessary

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Yea I'm over shooting the blue slimer but I think it's sexy as heck. Spot the ORA joe the coral below

 

 

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