Unfortunately, I don't know the specifics on the equipment that I have. (Don't know brand names)
My setup:
-75g standard
-48"x18"x20" (Length, Width, Height)
-Sump/Refugium (I use live rock rubble)
-Built-in overflow
-Skimmer
-IceCap 4 x 54w T5 HO - 1 250w MH (15k Bulb)
-Lights attached to canopy
Livestock: (Fish - Corals)
- Amphiprion Ocellaris (False Percula; Two)
- Chrysiptera cyanea (Blue Devil Damsel; Female)
- Siganus unimaculatus (One Spot Foxface)
- Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish)
- Goniopora Stoski (Flower Pot Coral)
- Acropora Secale (Tri-Color Acropora)
- Seriatopora Guttatus (Green Bird's Nest)
- Acropora sp. (ORA Purple Plasma) - DEAD
- Epizoanthus scotinus (Orange Zoanthid)
- Montipora capricornus (Orange Montipora)
- Neoliomera pubescens (Green Mushroom)
- Acropora Millepora (Cranberry Milli)
- Unsure of Scientific Name (Pink Jade)
- Acropora Millepora (Hairy Blue Milli)
Water Parameters:
Ammonia - Undetectable
Calcium - 420 ppm
kH - 12 ppm
Nitrate - Undetectable
Nitrite - Undetectable
Phosphate - Undetectable
pH - 8.2
Temperature - 80-82 (Fahrenheit)
SPS Coral Growth (Numbered as they were added):
1. Green Bird's Nest
Date added - 2/10/09
Bought at (size) - 1 1/2"
Current (size) - 2 1/2 " (Multiple branches)
2. Tri-color Acropora
Date added - 2/21/09
Bought at (size) - 2"
Current (size) - 2" (Was recovering from shock; zooanthellae regained; colors regained [blue/green])
3. Orange Montipora
Date added - 2/21/09
Bought at (size) - 2" diameter
Current (size) - 2 1/2 " diameter
4. Purple Plasma
Date added - 3/8/09
Bought at (size) - 2 1/2"
Current (size) - 2 1/2"
5. Northern Lights Nasuta (3 pieces)
All pieces bought at: March 9
1st Piece -
Bought at (size) - 2" (2 branches)
Current (size) - 2 1/4" (3 brances)
2nd Piece - Follows first piece
3rd Piece -
Bought at (size) - 3 1/2"
Current (size) - 3 3/4"
6. Blue Milli (2 pieces)
1st piece-
Bought at (size) - 3" (2 branches)
Current (size) - No significant growth besides encrusting
2nd Piece -
Bought at (size) - 3 1" frags
Current (size) - No significant growth besides encrusting
7. Cranberry Milli
Date of purchase - April 7th
Bought at (size) - 6" height (Miniature colony)
Current (size) - No significant growth. (Already fully encrusted)
8. Pink Jade
Bought at (size) - 3/4"
Current (size) - 3/4" (Fully encrusted)
LPS Coral Growth (Numbered as added):
1. Goniopora
Date added - 2/6/09
Bought at (size) - 5" diameter (Tentacles branching at 4"-5")
Current (size) - 5" diameter (Tentacles branching at 4"-5 1/2")
Soft Coral (Numbered as added):
1. Orange Zoanthid
Date added - 2/1/09
Bought at (colony size) - 30-35 polyps
Current (colony size) - 40-50 polyps
2. Green Mushroom
Date added - 2/1/09
Bought at (colony size) - 8 heads
Current (colony size) - 9 heads
Pictures:
New pictures currently not available. I should have some by tomorrow at latest.
About me:
My name is Brooks. I am 15 years old and I live in Austin, Texas.
Since the age of 9, I've been fascinated with the idea of creating an ecosystem that mimics that of what we see in our ocean's today. As I've grown, I've come to understand the specific environmental conditions these species require for life.
Being somewhat new to reef aquariums, I can only say that I am growing in my knowledge acquired along the journey to simulate the habitat that occurs in many different areas of our world's oceans.
I hope that the corals and fish that I acquire throughout this experience have been responsibly raised in captivity. As days go by, our ocean's reefs deteriorate due to the carelessness of humans. Due to this, I feel as though it is our (as saltwater enthusiasts) responsibility to help preserve reefs in the wild, and further educate the people of the world on how we can keep these magnificent areas healthy.
As my tank progresses, I will continue to update this thread at my earliest convenience. (Meaning 15 minutes after I stop jumping around in circles screaming "I GOT A NEW ONE!") Lol
