So been meaning to start this for a few weeks now, but never got around to it.
Have been using this thread as kind of a build thread until now. If you want to get all caught up go check it out: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/first-reef-tank-32-gallons-need-advice.918313/page-5
Here is my build so far. Everything is very stable right now, the equipment is running great, fish are happy, the corals are still new so I will keep updating how those are doing, but here goes:
Inhabitants:
Fish:
2 Orange Skunk Clownfish
1 Banggai Cardinal
1 Orchid Dottyback
Inverts:
7 Astra Snails
3 Cerith Snails
3 Nassarius Snails
2 bumblebee Snails
1 Blue legged Hermit Crab
1 Dwarf Red Tip Hermit Crab (Clibanarius sp.)
Corals:
Cespitularia erecta
Galaxy Mushroom (Rhodactis?)
Mint Green Star Polyp (Briareum sp.)
Teal Candy Cane
Hi-C Orange Ricordea florida Mushroom
Super Orange Ricordea florida
Devil's Armor Zoanthids
Moon Stone Favia
Master Purple People Eater Cyphastrea
Super Orange Discosoma Mushroom
Aussie Teal Duncan
The Tank:
Intank media basket (Top to bottom: Filter floss, Chemipure blue, marine pure cubes)
Heater- Cobalt Aquatics Flat Neo 150w
Cooler- AC Infinity MULTIFAN Mini, Compact 40mm x 20mm USB Fan ()
Heater Controller- Inkbird 308
Thermometer
Refractometer
RedSea Marine Care Test Kit
Sicce voyager nano 1000
Hanna Testers (HI764, HI755, HI781, HI780, HI784,HI783)
Protein Skimmer- Aquamaxx NF-1
Pump- Sicce 1.5
AutoAqua Smart ATO Lite SATO-260P
Marine Color 2.5 Gallon Auto Top Off Reservoir
Light schedule:
LC1 (Daylights): 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
LC2 (Sunrise / Sunset): 10:30 am to 7:00 pm
LC3 (Moon Lights): 10:00 am to Midnight
Food:
Generic frozen, flakes, and pellets from Petco. Reefroids for the corals. Will change soon
Future Upgrades:
AquaIllumination AI Nero 3 Submersible Wavemaker Pump ($300.00)
Lighting- Steve’s Led ($379.99)
Vendors I like to use:
Allysa seahorse savvy
Top Shelf Aquatics
Tidal Garden
Algae Barn
Have been using this thread as kind of a build thread until now. If you want to get all caught up go check it out: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/first-reef-tank-32-gallons-need-advice.918313/page-5
Here is my build so far. Everything is very stable right now, the equipment is running great, fish are happy, the corals are still new so I will keep updating how those are doing, but here goes:
Inhabitants:
Fish:
2 Orange Skunk Clownfish
1 Banggai Cardinal
1 Orchid Dottyback
Inverts:
7 Astra Snails
3 Cerith Snails
3 Nassarius Snails
2 bumblebee Snails
1 Blue legged Hermit Crab
1 Dwarf Red Tip Hermit Crab (Clibanarius sp.)
Corals:
Cespitularia erecta
Galaxy Mushroom (Rhodactis?)
Mint Green Star Polyp (Briareum sp.)
Teal Candy Cane
Hi-C Orange Ricordea florida Mushroom
Super Orange Ricordea florida
Devil's Armor Zoanthids
Moon Stone Favia
Master Purple People Eater Cyphastrea
Super Orange Discosoma Mushroom
Aussie Teal Duncan
The Tank:
Intank media basket (Top to bottom: Filter floss, Chemipure blue, marine pure cubes)
Heater- Cobalt Aquatics Flat Neo 150w
Cooler- AC Infinity MULTIFAN Mini, Compact 40mm x 20mm USB Fan ()
Rear Fan Bracket Mod for Biocube 32 by biofish
This is a bracket to securely hold a 40mm fan on the rear cable opening of a Biocube 32 aquarium. It will provide air current to cool the aquarium and maintain optimal temps. While most 40mm fans may work, I have only tested (and designed) it to be used with a AC Infinity 40x20mm USB fan found...
www.thingiverse.com
Heater Controller- Inkbird 308
Thermometer
Refractometer
RedSea Marine Care Test Kit
Sicce voyager nano 1000
Hanna Testers (HI764, HI755, HI781, HI780, HI784,HI783)
Protein Skimmer- Aquamaxx NF-1
Pump- Sicce 1.5
AutoAqua Smart ATO Lite SATO-260P
Marine Color 2.5 Gallon Auto Top Off Reservoir
Light schedule:
LC1 (Daylights): 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
LC2 (Sunrise / Sunset): 10:30 am to 7:00 pm
LC3 (Moon Lights): 10:00 am to Midnight
Food:
Generic frozen, flakes, and pellets from Petco. Reefroids for the corals. Will change soon
Future Upgrades:
AquaIllumination AI Nero 3 Submersible Wavemaker Pump ($300.00)
Lighting- Steve’s Led ($379.99)
Vendors I like to use:
Allysa seahorse savvy
Top Shelf Aquatics
Tidal Garden
Algae Barn
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