System & Care
Our system, our parameters, and what happens before a coral enters the tank.
Current system
- System age:
- System size: 80g shallow reef tank.
- Lighting: EcoTech Radion G5 Pros with ReefBrite XHOs and Orphek OR4.
Coral Precautions
- Every coral is dipped before going in the tank and monitored closely afterwards.
- Routine Interceptor treatments — and as needed.
Target Parameters
| Parameter | Target |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity | 8 dKH |
| Calcium | 420 ppm |
| Magnesium | 1400 ppm |
| Nitrate (NO3) | 10 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO4) | 0.08–0.10 ppm |
Dosing
We use the Fauna Marin Balling Salts Method and dose exclusively Fauna Marin products. We also routinely send ICP tests to dial in trace elements.
ICP Results
For transparency, the latest ICP report is published here as soon as we have the result.
[TODO-owner: first ICP report to upload via the admin app]