Tim's 54 Gallon Corner -> Going Reef

[Ronin77]

As always, I enjoy seeing your tank pics. Lol your birdsnest is massive!!!

 

[TLTGF]

Tried to snap a few quick pics as I was running out the door. Almost all the fish in one shot, and tried to get the pseudo, but pics are blurry.

 

[redsea]

Nice fish Tim! I love the Clowns and Purple Dottyback!

EDIT: I like them all, really!

 

[katoom27]

Been a while since I've been on this thread. Here's my tank. Still enjoying it

 

[Gregcoyote]

Looks great. It's nice when they get stable isn't it?

 

[katoom27]

Yea it really is. I've just tried to keep it simple. Found what works and kinda just left it alone. Just around a 15 gallon water change every 2 weeks and that's pretty much it. I don't supplement too much and don't 100 percent believe what the fish stores tell me. Hell there water is worse than mine I've come to realize. 1 store told me my phosphates should be as close to zero as possible after they tested mine at .06. Tested theirs at my place after purchasing a fish from them it was over 1.5. I couldn't believe it. Tested other fish stores water from a couple other purchases and they were high as well. Needless to say I drop acclimate now net the fish/ coral and dump the water

 

[Gregcoyote]

You have become wise. The force is now with you. Stay on the path!

Phosphates under .1 ppm makes a lot of difference to a hard coral reef. But lower than .05 ppm seems to be a problem. Careful balance.

 

[katoom27]

Haha, yea that's the problem with this hobby. I feel like I know just enough to get me into a lot of trouble. Like I said I've tried to keep it simple and I'm happy with the growth of the few things I have in the tank. Not interested about growing rare or high dollar polyps or acros. To each his own in this hobby. That's the beauty of it.

 

[Gregcoyote]

Keeping it simple mechanically and stocking wisely is how you get something as nice as your tank.

 

[katoom27]

Appreciate the compliment

 

[rob_mango]

So tim how are the tanks going... been a long time for me to be on here but wanted to stop bye and check it all out

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