225 Build mixed reef

[james-lee]

Here is my 225 mixed reef build. Hope you enjoy:

Specs:
2 x 400 watt 20K Icecap MH on for 7 hours
4 x 39 watt 65K & 10K T5HO on for 12 hours
4 x Tunze 4002 Turbelle wave makers
2 x CSS 220 Skimmers
55 gallon sump/refugium
Fluval FX5 for mechanical filtration

Critters:
2 True Percula Clowns
2 Yellow Tailed Damsels
3 Green Cromis
1 Des Tang
1 Lyre Tail Molly
1 Coral Banded Shrimp
1 Peppermint Shrimp
1 Brittle Seastar
Bunch of snails and hermit crabs
1 Maxima Clam 4"
Numerous softies, sps, and lps.

 

[d3hree]

looks nice. I am not sure I am sold on the statue, but each to their own.

 

[james-lee]

Ha ha thanks! It couldnt be helped with the statue as my daughter insisted. And you know how that goes with kids! Cheers.

 

[dzfish17]

Thats cool that your daughter wants to be a part of your tank. My 7 yr. old son loves to stare at my tank and offer suggestions. Your off to a good start... you just need time for things to grow out.

 

[rkaires]

Ha ha thanks! It couldnt be helped with the statue as my daughter insisted. And you know how that goes with kids! Cheers.

It could have been worse. At least it's not Sponge Bob.

 

[frankpayne32]

Watch out for these palys. I have them in my tank and they will quickly take over every surface that they can stretch to. Since they have a fairly large diameter they actually overshadow and kill other zoas/palys. I would keep them on a rock that is not touching any other. In 6-12 months you'll thank me. Tank looks good!