What is your prime objective when setting up your reef?

[vlangel]

We aquarists vary greatly when we design our tanks. Some of us want the most natural looking reef possible with the least amount of visible equipment, with lots of fish (that would be me). Some of us want to keep as many different varieties of colorful acros as possible. Some of us want a reef with lots of tech and automation so it can be enjoyed with minimal hard labor. Some of us want big, others want small. So, what is YOUR prime objective when it comes to your reef.

 

[killer2001]

A perfectly balanced ecosystem.

 

[jabberwock]

Zero explosions...

Really though, when I sit and look at my tank and I can see all 4 fish, the pistol shrimp and the urchin all at the same time, I am happy.