Pics of Keith A's 75 gal reef.

[Keith A.]

Well, I've only been a member of AA for about 2 weeks or so. I thought I should post (or at least attempt to) a few pictures of my tank. Any feedback would be great.

Keith

 

[Keith A.]

More pics.

 

[Aquarium1]

You got a pretty nice set up there. The main thing I would recommend is more live rock. 1.5-2 lbs per gallon is a good rule. Also do you have a protein skimmer?

 

[Keith A.]

And a few more

 

[Aquarium1]

Wow that clownfish picture is great as are all of your pics.

 

[mermaid8]

Lovely tank..im thinking about getting a salt water but was told they are hard to take care of...

 

[Keith A.]

Last few.

 

[Keith A.]

Thanks. Yes there is a protein skimmer on the back left hand side of the sump. You should be able to see the cup at the top.

 

[mfdrookie516]

wow, beautiful setup

 

[Aquarium1]

Ok now I see it. Great. Your fish look awesome btw.

 

[thominil]

IMO, start with 1lb per gallon then work your way up from there as some rock is more porous than others so 1.5-2 pounds per gallon might be overboard.

Looks great!

 

[Satrix]

That is one nice looking setup. I can't wait to see it as it progresses. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Keith A.]

I was thinking about getting more rock. The tank is approx 8 years old and I honestly don't remember how much I have.

The specs of the tank are:
Lighting - 2 10,000K MH, 2 65watt 6,700K PC, 2 65watt actinics

Flow - approx 1100 gph (this may be lower than recommended)
Filtration - Aqua Clear trickle filter/sump
20% H2O changes every week to two weeks

 

[Keith A.]

Inhabitants:
Fish - 1 Occelaris Clownfish, 1 One Spot Rabbit Fish, 1 Fairy Wrasse, 1 kole Tang, (Melanarus Wrasse soon to come)
Coral - green star polyps, brown button polyps, 2 digitata, pocilliopora, toad stool, frilly mushrooms, elkhorn coral (?), duncan coral, pink bird's nest, and finger coral.

 

[thominil]

I would ditch the 6700k PC's for either 10k or actinic as the tank looks a tad yellow, I don't like 6700k bulbs for that very reason, leave it if you like. Add another clown.

 

[Zer0]

Your tank looks really nice Kieth A. It's awesome to hear that it has been up and running that long! Great work there dude. If you are showing no signs of ammonia or any other readable test, then you really don't need anymore live rock.. And it certainly isn't required lol. I think it looks awesome as it is, and if it is already covering the filtration needed for the fish you have now.. then there's really no need or rush to get more live rock lol.

 

[sub ceroh]

Looks like a beautiful tank with a great setup.

 

[thincat]

Yes it does and "Welcome to AA" hope to see you around often...

 

[Keith A.]

The live rock I have is the fiji live rock. I was thinking about getting more rock for asthetics. As for the filtration, the trickle filter/sump is designed for a 150 gal tank. It seems to do the job pretty well for a 75 gal.

 

[austinsdad]

How's the nitrate readings?

Even still I like more rock for aesthetics too - plus more places to affix coral.