This is a basic setup of my 10G Nano Reef. Links to subpages with more detailed information will be throughout this document.

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• The tank is a JBJ Cuby 10G, it has Starfire Glass and I've built a custom enclosure for it.

  • Click here to see the custom stand and Apex setup

• The back section has a Biocube 2 skimmer, and a small fuge using a submersible light.

• Light is provided by an AI Nano, it runs 10 hours per day at about 30W.

• Flow is provided by the stock return, and a Tunze Nanostream 6040 with battery backup.

• Control is provided by an Apex Classic.

• Fans cool the tank, and a small 50W heater in the back heats it.

• ATO is done by the Apex and has pressure switch by Avast controlling the normal level.

  • Click here for my thoughts on ATO Design

• Parameters are as follows:

  • Alk 8.0

  • CA 420

  • Temp 76.5 to 77.5

  • Phosphate is between 0.08 and 0.15

  • Nitrate is below 5

  • PH is 8.0-8.3

• I dose with Tropic Marine All for Reef to maintain CA/ALK using a Drews Doser.

• I use Tropic Marine salt, and do monthly water changes.