Hello Reef2Reef! Long time lurker, recently active community member, first time build thread contributor.
Finally feel my tank has grown worthy of sharing, and I am soon to acquire one of my personal minor grail fish after years of hunting. Figured no better time to start a build thread. Comments, criticism, and feedback, are much appreciated!
In this first post I'm going to introduce the title culprits, and give a tank overview. Stay tuned for detailed rundown of equipment and updates on new tank members in the coming days.
BASE STATS:
The tank is an Aqueon 75g, with a diwhy 75gal sump. Reef Lighting is done by two Kessil 36owe, Refugium lighting is an H80. Lifeguard Carbon and GFO reactors, Eshopps S-120 Skimmer. Jebao DCP 10K return, Vortech MP40 right, Gyre left, and 2 small powerheads in the rocks, provide flow.
This tank has been running for 2 years, however it was moved in February.
Coral Munching Culprits:
As the title suggests this tank is focused around several high potential or known coral eaters. Currently 1 known coral eater, and 1 high potential niper.
The Coral Eater:
Blenn (Salarias ramosus) the Starry Blenny
Coral of Choice: Gorgonian Kabob
High Potential #1:
Chaetodon burgessi
Favorite Foods: Anything new gets a few tastes, and then likes eating pods from between zoas so small patches close up every hour or so.
Ancillary Community Members:
Yellow Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus) [Mr. Murper]
High-Fin Shrimp Goby (Stonogobiops nematodes)
Cleanup Crew: Blue and Scarlet Leg hermit crabs, Nassarius and Cerith Snails, 1 Red Emerald Crab
Sump Monsters: Lightning Maroon Clown Pair (Premnas biaculeatus) [Theresa May & Philip May]
Coming Soon(Tomorrow Fingers crossed): P. Venusta Pair
Stay tuned for updates. Sorry in advance if I stole someone else's title, I did a couple searches and turned up nothing, but it was far from exhaustive.
Finally feel my tank has grown worthy of sharing, and I am soon to acquire one of my personal minor grail fish after years of hunting. Figured no better time to start a build thread. Comments, criticism, and feedback, are much appreciated!
In this first post I'm going to introduce the title culprits, and give a tank overview. Stay tuned for detailed rundown of equipment and updates on new tank members in the coming days.
![G6SxNeP.jpg](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FG6SxNeP.jpg&hash=399ba0135aaa6f5098e275bff279633c)
BASE STATS:
The tank is an Aqueon 75g, with a diwhy 75gal sump. Reef Lighting is done by two Kessil 36owe, Refugium lighting is an H80. Lifeguard Carbon and GFO reactors, Eshopps S-120 Skimmer. Jebao DCP 10K return, Vortech MP40 right, Gyre left, and 2 small powerheads in the rocks, provide flow.
This tank has been running for 2 years, however it was moved in February.
Coral Munching Culprits:
As the title suggests this tank is focused around several high potential or known coral eaters. Currently 1 known coral eater, and 1 high potential niper.
The Coral Eater:
![FEEIN7k.jpg](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FFEEIN7k.jpg&hash=d2366a6787510a07a57f95ba3c5dba9b)
Blenn (Salarias ramosus) the Starry Blenny
Coral of Choice: Gorgonian Kabob
High Potential #1:
![ExYiVh4.jpg](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FExYiVh4.jpg&hash=02788c8f7d3afcf9024d5fd44c14da99)
Chaetodon burgessi
![Pf1uG8G.jpg](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FPf1uG8G.jpg&hash=c85cb50dca54068a4de1dbb3d566b53e)
Favorite Foods: Anything new gets a few tastes, and then likes eating pods from between zoas so small patches close up every hour or so.
Ancillary Community Members:
Yellow Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus) [Mr. Murper]
High-Fin Shrimp Goby (Stonogobiops nematodes)
Cleanup Crew: Blue and Scarlet Leg hermit crabs, Nassarius and Cerith Snails, 1 Red Emerald Crab
Sump Monsters: Lightning Maroon Clown Pair (Premnas biaculeatus) [Theresa May & Philip May]
![FbS2hZF.jpg](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FFbS2hZF.jpg&hash=5b1d2c59d9cca4107fc2b0c1438cae9b)
Coming Soon(Tomorrow Fingers crossed): P. Venusta Pair
Stay tuned for updates. Sorry in advance if I stole someone else's title, I did a couple searches and turned up nothing, but it was far from exhaustive.
![Ut1gZLt.jpg](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FUt1gZLt.jpg&hash=24a75042ff92e3a828e90118be954d05)