Creating a stunning tank

[JacksonReef]

I know this may be a hard question to answer but what is the real way to have a stunning reef tank that looks absolutely beautiful maintenance everything needed to create a beautiful tank.

 

[bo's reef life]

 

[bo's reef life]

Sump,rodi water, water changes, lighting schedule,refuge,don't over stock and check levels

 

[Reefnewb]

K.I.S.S. (keep it stupid simple)... For me this method works! A good skimmer, weekly 15-20% water changes, and stability is really all it takes to have a successful thriving reef!

 

[JacksonReef]

K.I.S.S. (keep it stupid simple)... For me this method works! A good skimmer, weekly 15-20% water changes, and stability is really all it takes to have a successful thriving reef!

What's the best lighting with a programmable schedule that won't break the bank and it strong enough to support coral.

 

[rayn]

Come up with this answer and there won't be a need for R2R, reef squad, or any other reef help group!

There is no one way. Every tank is different and every tank reacts different. Patience and learning your tank and what works, going slow and not rushing any changes, building your dream tank and not what you think is "cool" at the time.

Reefing isn't easy, just go to Craigslist and look at all the tanks for sale there.

 

[Reefnewb]

What's the best lighting with a programmable schedule that won't break the bank and it strong enough to support coral.

All depending on what you want to do LEDs,T5? Me personally I love T5s and always recommend the sunpower to anyone... but theyre expensive and so are the bulbs that need to be changed every so often.. sounds like LED is the rout you want to go. I always liked the reefbreeders photon series. I had the photon 24 on my 50g and it grew softies, LPS,sps, and I even had a clam.