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I have been hanging around for ages, reading lots and learning more. Thought I should finally say hello.

Many years ago I very successfully bred seahorses and enjoyed 3 tanks that all ran really well. My approach was undergravel filtration, natural sea water and macro Algae.

I have adopted a simple approach to my current tank. It's only 6 months old and a work in progress.

I have a 90l optiglass tank, heater, AquaKnightV2 light, wave maker and a tiny HOB which I put floss in when I clean and stir up the tank, and also put Carbon in there from time to time. Oh, got an ATO for Christmas!

Apart from that I feed heavy with frozen foods. Add roids when I remember and redsea AB+ here and there. A splash of all for reef to keep minerals up.

I have 5 amazing fish, bunch of inverts and loads of pods/amphs.

Natural seawater, unless it's too rough, then will use a mix. However, my water changes are few and far between.

Always keen to hear other people's simple approaches to this hobby. Love @Subsea and his friends knowledge and approaches.

The tank images are just after lights on so not looking it's best.

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I have been hanging around for ages, reading lots and learning more. Thought I should finally say hello.

Many years ago I very successfully bred seahorses and enjoyed 3 tanks that all ran really well. My approach was undergravel filtration, natural sea water and macro Algae.

I have adopted a simple approach to my current tank. It's only 6 months old and a work in progress.

I have a 90l optiglass tank, heater, AquaKnightV2 light, wave maker and a tiny HOB which I put floss in when I clean and stir up the tank, and also put Carbon in there from time to time. Oh, got an ATO for Christmas!

Apart from that I feed heavy with frozen foods. Add roids when I remember and redsea AB+ here and there. A splash of all for reef to keep minerals up.

I have 5 amazing fish, bunch of inverts and loads of pods/amphs.

Natural seawater, unless it's too rough, then will use a mix. However, my water changes are few and far between.

Always keen to hear other people's simple approaches to this hobby. Love @Subsea and his friends knowledge and approaches.

The tank images are just after lights on so not looking it's best.

PXL_20220101_123658707.jpg
PXL_20220101_123753968.jpg
PXL_20220101_123810496.jpg

PXL_20220101_124138421.jpg

Welcome! WOW your tank looks AMAZING so if that is not its best day/moment I can only imagine how stunning it must really be. Glad you joined.

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This is a good reference book type online article I still review:
 
Welcome! WOW your tank looks AMAZING so if that is not its best day/moment I can only imagine how stunning it must really be. Glad you joined.

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This is a good reference book type online article I still review:
I kinda thought as it was built, I was a bit late to start a thread. I certainly see the value as a personal reference point though.

Will read the article you have linked later this evening - Ty.
 
I kinda thought as it was built, I was a bit late to start a thread. I certainly see the value as a personal reference point though.

Will read the article you have linked later this evening - Ty.
Many, probably most, of the build threads start after the tank is at least partially up. It still helps you and others. You may get questions about a piece of gear you are using or maybe you want to ask a question of others with similar set ups. I know I look for build threads for tanks similar to my own for ideas and feedback.
 
Welcome to R2R. Great tank. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

You can get the UK banner here: Click Account then “Join User Group”, scroll to the bottom and click on “United Kingdom User Group‘’
 

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