Reef Tank Build REGRETS! Go!

[ReefStache]

Reef tank build regrets! Who’s got them??? What would you change with your current build. Drop a comment…

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[ReefStache]

I regret adding a school of lyretail damsels to my tank and not putting more space behind my tank and wall. I’d like to be able to get back there to clean the glass more easily.

 

[His Coral Highness]

That's an interesting device for adding/acclimating that clownfish. Can I ask where you got that?

 

[ReefStache]

That's an interesting device for adding/acclimating that clownfish. Can I ask where you got that?

Sure, it’s actually a fish trap..


Tank Matez Floating Aquarium Fish Trap with a trap door on Amazon (4.5”): https://amzn.to/3l9a6lw

The Nyos fish trap version on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YucXDO

 

[Zaven D]

building a massively tall rockscape that doesn’t allow my corals to grow right

 

[ReefStache]

building a massively tall rockscape that doesn’t allow my corals to grow right

Been there! Hard to keep the size of a scape under control.

 

[JaFish720]

My only regret was not quarantining my fish. I do full qt now on all new fish. Spending all this money to have a fallow tank is NOT FUN

 

[JoJosReef]

Regrets:
Not going bigger.
Not eradicating bubble algae at first sight.
Dry rock.
Low powered budget LEDs.

 

[Benpastw]

I regret not leaving more space behind my tank and using ecotech pumps, if I had to do it all over again I would go with another brand

 

[Phil Steel]

biggest regrets:

1. Semi-expensive lighting only to upgrade a year later.
2. Not QTing my fish which resulted in loosing a black tang.

 

[Cflow]

I regret putting really fine sand in at first just for it to fly around and end up scratching my glass. I ended up going bare bottom.

 

[Kathy Floyd]

I regret just putting any coral anywhere in the tank. Not having a plan!

 

[mitch1324]

kind of regret using rock with fake coral now because I want to start adding real coral

 

[design.maddie]

My current tank has been running over 2 years and have no regrets as for as setup goes. All my equipment was properly researched and bought within budget. All my coral selections and placements have been fine. All my fish purchases have been well thought out. Then last month a local reef bud asked if I could take a coral that was struggling and I said sure. He swore that he had been dipped in everything possible and that was the reason it wasn't doing well. I have now have flatworms because I didn't dip on my own. THAT is my first and only regret with my tank.

 

[PigDaddyF15E]

My rocks are too close to the sides of the aquarium. not really getting good flow through there...lots of algae.

 

[ReefStache]

kind of regret using rock with fake coral now because I want to start adding real coral View attachment 3012908

Sure does look great though

 

[ReefStache]

My rocks are too close to the sides of the aquarium. not really getting good flow through there...lots of algae.

Been there! It’s too easy to add too much rock and too close to the glass. Almost have to make yourself cut back 25% of whatever you think is good.

 

[mitch1324]

Sure does look great though

Thank you

 

[Todd31]

Wish tank wasn’t as tall. 24 deep makes it hard to do everything at the bottom of the tank.

 

[gibbers]

Reef tank build regrets! Who’s got them??? What would you change with your current build. Drop a comment…

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going with GHL instead of Hydros