This site is for tracking the growth and evolution of the tank nicknamed "Lost Shepard's Reef" and its inhabitants.
This site is for tracking the growth and evolution of the tank nicknamed "Lost Shepard's Reef" and its inhabitants.
This tank is a 240gal reef tank that measures 96" x 24" x 24" and is lit by 5 AquaIllumination Hydra 26HD LED light fixtures.
The filtration consists of an acrylic sump which houses an Eshopps S300 protein skimmer as well as a refugium with mangroves and chaeto.
To help maintain stable water parameters the tank uses a Neptune Systems Apex (2016) with a Trident to regularly test Calcium, Alkalinity, and Magnesium as well as monitor pH and operate a GeosReef 2x16 Calcium Reactor.
For flow a pair of Maxspect Gyre XF350 Cloud Editions running a custom programmed schedule.