Tom DiNoto's 155 Bowfront

Introduction

This month we are featuring long time contributing member Tom Dinoto's (TomD) 155g bowfront. This tank is seperate from his "Big" system which many of us are familiar with. This tank is in the running for the oldest tank in CMAS award after 7 years! As a result of it's age it houses some impressive sized colonies! This system can be used as a model for other members wishing to set up a simple yet successful system. This system has been very successful using relatively simple technology to do so.

Overview

Lighting

Ligting consists of an Aquatinics metal halide and power compact combination fixture. The halide bulbs are XM 250w 10k's and the power compacts are used for actinic supplementation. Tom uses a timer to control the photoperiod.

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Filtration

The system utilizes a simple sump design which houses the skimmer and reactors. The Euro Reef skimmer is the primary means of filtration with the rest left to the biological filter.

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Temperature Control

Tom employs a Ebo Jager 250w heater to keep the temps up. Cooling is limited to evaporative means and is encouraged by a fan mounted adjacent to the tank

Circulation

In addition to the return, flow comes from several modified Maxi Jet powerheads.

Husbandry

Tom performs a 25% water change every 2-3 weeks.

Additives:

In between the water changes, Tom doses the tank weekly with Iodine and Magnesium

Feeding:

The fish are fed daily a mix of flake food and frozen..

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Livestock

Fish

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