A Lazy Man's Tank

[Xtrader]

I always believe reefing is for enjoyment and should not make me a slave to this hobby.

Thus, I have these three criteria for my reefing.

1. Simple

2. Low maintenance

3. Cost efficient

With the above criteria, I'm very much limited to less demanding corals like LPS and softies.

I'm very intrigue by Santa Monica's Algae Scrubber System.

No skimmer, no water change and no dosing or additives requires.

It is too good to be true........ but I shall test it out.

I will chronicle my journey here.

Let's begin.............................

[Xtrader]

My Tank Set Up

4 X 1.5 X 1.5 feet

Sump with refugium

Using algae scrubber system

No Skimmer

Jeboa 8 wave-maker

Maxspect 160W LED lightings

System has been running for 3 years.

However just switch to Algae Scrubber System 3 mths back.

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My favourite piece!

From this size in April

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My Anemone Crab having a good time sitting on the Carpet Anemone

with the Anemone Shrimp in the foreground.

[Clement Chen]

Can share a pic of your ATS

[kenyee]

Nice bro..I like ur quote on " reefing is for enjoyment and should not make me a slave to this hobby. "

[Xtrader]

Can share a pic of your ATS

My Sump, ATS is on the right.

Close up view

[Xtrader]

Nice bro..I like ur quote on " reefing is for enjoyment and should not make me a slave to this hobby. "

Thanks for agreeing to my philosophy!

Some people enjoy slogging and slaving for this hobby , it's a matter of interpretation.

To each his own

[RH8198]

My Tank Set Up

4 X 1.5 X 1.5 feet

Sump with refugium

Using algae scrubber system

No Skimmer

Jeboa 8 wave-maker

Maxspect 160W LED lightings

System has been running for 3 years.

However just switch to Algae Scrubber System 3 mths back.

Wow.. no water change....really!?!?!

You switched to algae scrubber 3 months back. Prior to this, have skimmer or also just refugium?

Do you keep any fishes? Would like to see your FTS if possible. Will be good case study.

[Admiraltian]

Keep the updates coming.

[Xtrader]

Wow.. no water change....really!?!?!

You switched to algae scrubber 3 months back. Prior to this, have skimmer or also just refugium?

Do you keep any fishes? Would like to see your FTS if possible. Will be good case study.

That's what Santa Monica's claim, I'm still not too sure about the water change.

Before I do have a low end Deltec Skimmer.

I have, yellow tang, purple tang, pink wrasse and royal gamma. All around 3-4 inches

What's FTS?

[Xtrader]

Begin to like Acans

Is this Blasto?

[kenyee]

Bro, FTS is full tank shot..

[Xtrader]

Bro, FTS is full tank shot..

I'm outstation, will do a full shot when back.

[ahchris]

Nice, looking forward to more photos

[WardWard]

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[sgtayc]

How does no dosing works? Ca mg and Kh will not go down?

[Xtrader]

How does no dosing works? Ca mg and Kh will not go down?

I'm not too sure too, I'm testing it out........slowly.

This is what I learnt from Santa Monica, do visit his site.

Currently I do not have skimmer and doing very little water change.

Fortunately the corals are still ok, touch wood,

[anmiheng]

Nice nice nice!!!!

Sir, frag must let me know ya!

[Xtrader]

Bro, FTS is full tank shot..

kenyee, as per your request. FTS 4X1.5X1.5 feet

Do give me your feedback.

[Xtrader]

Close up of the main portion of the tank.

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Slanted view

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Top 45deg. view

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Close up top view

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Right portion of the tank, with frag station incorporated.