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jamesvreeland
James
@jamesvreeland · 2 months ago

Quick AI Prime 16 question for a new reef tank.

No corals yet — just copepods and clean-up crew.

I’m trying to keep the light low to avoid algae, but still make the tank look good.

Thinking:

RB 25 / B 25 / W 5

Everything else 0

5–6 hours/day

Light about 9–11” above the water

Is this a good starting point, or would you run it differently?

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V.but_dumb
V.but_dumb | Reef Builders
@V.but_dumb · 3 months ago

Setup rating?

How much would u guys give in a total of 10?

(That one coral on the highest is birdnest sps coral)

(Btw, any suggestion to improve my tank based on the parameters and equipment I updated today?)

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catepdx
Cate
@catepdx · 3 months ago

Cycle complete on the experiment! Added CUC and my first ever corals last night!! Also upgraded water flow from the nano internal skimmer to Fluval HOB- I didn’t like the space the skimmer was taking up and the HOB gives me more flexibility with carbon filtration option. Upgrade lighting arriving tomorrow!

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eljuno064
Rafa!
@eljuno064 · 3 months ago

Morning blues 🌊💙

Four of my favorites stealing the show today: the JF 24K Leptoseris, Firework Clove Polyps, the Freak Hair Pavona and the Pink Branching Cyphastrea. The new T5 combo paired with the LEDs is making the colors absolutely glow. Loving this combination and the extra pop and coverage it’s bringing to the tank. ✨🔥

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V.but_dumb
V.but_dumb | Reef Builders
@V.but_dumb · 4 months ago

How much score do u guys give for my reef tank in a 100 score?

Equipment:

BOYU WG-310 (impeller modified for better airflow) (protein skimmer)

Aquael FZN PRO 700

Yee submersible pump (1000L/H) (used as wave maker)

18w reef light + 5.2w yikeda reef light

Some random desk fan modified as cooler

2in1 thermometer+salinity meter

Fish and coral inside:

Favia

Mushroom

Damselfish

Ocellaris clownfish ×2

Thickness of the sand

1~5cm

Salt used: Vastocean basic ocean sea salt

Salt parameter:

CA~ 400-450MG/L

MG~ 1250-1350MG/L

KH~ 7-9 d°KH

(The rest.. Idk)

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