55 Gallon Reef Tank

[Planterjonas]

This is my father's 55 gallon hexagon reef tank. It setup this last summer. We built a background for it and gives the tank a more natural look. I would recommend building a background before setting up a reef tank because of the looks, less dead spots, and extra locations to put coral frags. There is also a hang on the back refugium. Inhabitants: 3 Turbo snails 3 Conch snails 1 bi color blenny 1 Dwarf venustus angel 1 Clown trigger 2 Pajama cardinals several hermit crabs Too many corals to name but I'll put the general names down (If you want any identifications ask below...): frogspawn hammer frogspawn star polyps tree corals plate corals zoas acans daisys xenia

 

[Niccobacci11]

by the way jonas that is not a dwarf coral beauty angel it is a venustus angelfish.

 

[Niccobacci11]

If you dont mind me asking.........
How tall is it?
How wide is each panel?
And is the brand clear-for-life?

 

[Planterjonas]

If you dont mind me asking......... How tall is it? How wide is each panel? And is the brand clear-for-life?

I don't know the dimensions right now but the brand is TRUVU

 

[Cichlid-dude]

Nice tank! I love those clown triggers. Have you had any problems with him nipping corals?

 

[Planterjonas]

Nice tank! I love those clown triggers. Have you had any problems with him nipping corals?

From time to time he'll nip but the only thing he has hurt or killed were some featherdusters. Clown triggers are really a hit or miss reef fish...

 

[bribo12]

I'd say they are medium safe when small but not safe at all when bigger, he really needs a bigger tank eventually. Hope you have plans for a bigger tank or rehoming him.

 

[carey]

I had a hex tank and honestly didnt really like it, BUT this tank is awesome!

 

[bribo12]

Oh forgot to add I really like the reef wall look though

 

[Planterjonas]

I'd say they are medium safe when small but not safe at all when bigger, he really needs a bigger tank eventually. Hope you have plans for a bigger tank or rehoming him.

He is not very big right now but if he gets larger than 5 inches or starts getting too aggressive towards corals and other fish we'll have to get rid of him.


Thanks too Carey!

 

[bribo12]

He is not very big right now but if he gets larger than 5 inches or starts getting too aggressive towards corals and other fish we'll have to get rid of him.

Thanks too Carey!

Good call, they are a beautiful fish though!