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Hey reefers, had to the chance to visit Osaka and took this opportunity to visit Blue Harbor. Getting there was a challenge as the map on its website wasn't clear so had to really base on a trail and error. Main entrance, location of the shop is like sea life, hard to find but once its found you'll be super excited. Various tanks with various corals, from sps, lps and softies. Notice that they used a lot of LEDs for their main tanks, holding tanks and display tanks Centropyge interruptus

That could be black sand. Over the past two months LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of research has been done and this coupled with several trials and errors the following is a must follow list for anyone who is getting into the hobby with a tank which has a capacity of less then 100 litres:- 1. A skimmer is a must. Either the air driven one or the hang on back which IMO is better. 2. A Chiller is a must unless you are running an air conditioner 24/7. Even if you have a FOWLR the 32 degree temp of the water will affect your fish. 3. On the initial set up please get live rock which is clean and stripped of any living organisms. Best if it looks like nice clean bones with purple splotches (thats your coraline algae, the good stuff) 4. Frequent small partial water changes of 10% whenever you feel that the water is getting a little dirty is good. I change the water every other day or once every two days when i see an oily film on the surface. 5. If you are going to have clownfish in your tank you must put two in at the same time or you will have problems. Maroon clowns are aggressive. 6. Dont leave the tank uncovered. Fish will jump out! Use egg crates if you dont want to use a hood. It seems based on experience that the tendency to jump is only for the first few weeks. 7. Contrary to what is said Gonios are not difficult and make a lovely addition. 8. Leave enough space between your corals so they don't sting each other. 9. Dont ever use actual sea water. 10. MUST use salt mix with RO/DI water and use anti chlorine and anti chloramines as well. Tap water with just the anti Chlorine and RO/DI water without the anti chlorine IMO is not good enough. 11. I have 6 fish and that seems to be the max for my 63 litre. 12. Bioload from Snails etc is not really an issue. They are useful. 13. Feed only once a day. Feed a variety of foods. Mysis shrimp by Hikari, Pellets, flakes etc. Picture attached!