Dwarf Lion Rescue inspired 90g Reef

lion king · May 8, 2017

This is the first build thread I've ever attempted, this tank was inspired by my research into the high mortality rates of dwarf lionfish. The reef is a compilation of 3 nanos tanks I had running previously from 2-4 years.

Here's a run down of the current set-up:
90g Aqueon reef ready tank on a custom 30" high stand
Maxxspect Razor Nano x2 70w each LEDs
Eshopps RS-100 sump powered by an Eheim compact+3000 return pump
Bubble Magus curve 5 skimmer
Aquamaxx biopellet reactor repurposed as an algae scrubber powered by a CA mj1200
ATO by autotopoff.com
BRS dosers for ca and alk
2x Jebao wp-10 wavemakers
2x Aqueon Pro 200w heaters with diy stc-1000 temp controller with 2x clip on fans.
top is covered with diy 1/4" screen in summer and glass tops in winter

I think that's everything, it's in my office/library with a 210 fowlr; an awesome chill spot.

lion king · May 8, 2017

Let's check out the landscape; the foundation is Caribsea liferock and Caribsea fiji pink sand. I built 3 caves and built the rock structure out from the walls to provide maximum perching and hiding spots for the lions. It's a lps dominant showcasing a combination of euphyllias including a pink hammer, purple tipped hammer, orange hammer, bright green frogspawn, and a rainbow frogspawn. Includes some chalices, brain corals, bubble coral, ricordea mushrooms, an awesome fox coral, with a pipe organ, purple gorgonian, and some gsp; and more.

lion king · May 8, 2017

Meet the lions; my 1st rescue found at an lfs starving and pale white. A fuzzy that turned into a beautiful vibrant awesome fish that sadly passed a few months back after 4.5 years. My 2nd was a fu manchu being fed live ghosties at an lfs. I then found an antennata that would get a 1/2 dead chromis or damsel once a week. A friend got a zebra from an online retailer and wouldn't eat, so I took him. I took another fuzzy a few months ago from an lfs that had some definite issues with a mouth sore and cloudy eyes. The lions were joined by a mimic tang that was meant for another tank, here they are: