Hey everyone! 👋 I’m excited to join the group and connect with other reefers!
My name is Rusty, and I’m based in Milliken, Colorado. I’ve been in the saltwater hobby for a while now, and I’m always learning something new — that’s one of the things I love about this hobby. I wanted to introduce myself and share a bit about my current setup:
🔹 Tank Size: 39 gallon bowfront
🔹 Filtration: Tidal 110 HOB with live rock, filter floss, DIY refugium with chaeto, 9 watt SICCE UV clarifier
🔹 Lighting: [e.g., 2x NICREW 150 watt, Fluval 32 watt bar angled for front lighting
🔹 Flow: Hyger 18w & 12w gyro wavemaker
🔹 Controller: Jaebo dosing pump
🔹 Dosing: [e.g., All-for-Reef daily, plus manual aminos, and photo
🔹 Livestock: Pair of clowns, Tomini tang, royal gramma, lawnmower blenny, 6 line wrasse, conch, hermits, snails,
🔹 Corals: Have a good mix of everything in my tank, but definitely missing some.
I’m currently focused on
dialing in stability for SPS growth and color]. Always happy to chat about reef chemistry, gear hacks, or just cool livestock!
Looking forward to learning from all of you and contributing where I can.
Happy reefing! 🐠🌊
– Rusty
Welcome to the club! Lots of reef discussion and learning to be had here! Tank is looking good, I like the branching aqua scape!
Welcome and what a beautiful tank!!!
Awesome build look forward to future updates and posts. @Polyp_J_Fry has had huge success lately maybe pick his brain on stability. Welcome to the forum and thanks for posting!!!