30/04/14
TotM May 2014
This month's Tank of the Month belongs to Rob Stella
Inhabitants:- * Clownfish x 2
- * Yellow Tail Damsel
- * Green Coral Goby
- * Yellow Tang
- * Coris Wrasse
- * Bengali Cardinal
- * Maxima Clam
- * Feather Duster
How big is your tank?
330 litres.
What equipment are you using (filtration, lighting, heater, CO2 gear etc)?
Skimz 161 monster protein skimmer, Zetlight 3600 Pro 1x, MS bio-pallet reactor , Heilia chiller. Tunze 6055 x2 6095 pumps on a 7096 controller.
What aquascaping have you done (gravel, plants, corals, etc)?
Coral species include various types of acropora, pocillopora, montipora, birdsnets green & red morphs, torch, maze, favia, lobo & toadstool.
How much time do you spend maintaining your tank per week?
2 hours a week.
What do you feed the inhabitants of your tank?
Spectrum marine fish formula pellets, Red Sea MarineGro and occasionally brine shrimp and other frozen food. Fish are feed late afternoon. Coral food includes: Brightwell Reefsnow & Zooplanktos-s Salifert Coral food & Kent Zoomax the coral feed is every day at sunset.
Tell us some interesting/unique about your tank?
After 15 years in the hobby this year is the first year I have tackled SPS (never had the courage). After plenty of research and advice I upgraded my lighting and have never looked back.
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If you'd like to be our next Tank of the Month winner, please email photos or youtube videos with a brief description of your tank, and the species being kept to online@coburgaquarium.com.au. The winner receives a $50 gift voucher that can be spent in-store or on-line. Good luck!