Stunning 65-Gallon Reef Tank by Archie Luz | ReefKeeping
Tank Specifications
Volume: 65 Gallons / 246 Liters
Dimensions (L × W × H):
48.0" ×
18.0" ×
18.0"
121.9cm ×
45.7cm ×
45.7cm
Equipment List
No equipment information available
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the optimal water parameters for my reef tank?
For a healthy reef tank, maintain the following water parameters: Temperature: 76.5 - 78.2°F, Specific Gravity: ~1.024, Calcium: 430 ppm, Alkalinity: 11 dKH, pH: ~8.0, Iodide: 0.06 - 0.08 mg/l.
How do I set up effective filtration for my reef tank?
Use live rock as a primary filtration method, adding about 70 lbs. of Fiji, Tonga, and Indonesian live rock. Incorporate a 4.5"-5" deep sand bed (DSB) using 85% sugar-sized and 15% standard aragonite sand. A protein skimmer, such as the Euroreef ES5-2, will help maintain water quality.
What is the recommended maintenance routine for a reef tank?
Perform weekly 5-gallon water changes, utilize a calcium reactor (like the Marine Aquarium Systems MAS 4-22) changing media every 5 months. Also, dose Seachem Reef Iodide at 8-10 ml every other day.
What lighting is best for a reef tank?
A mix of lighting types works well: Use 2 x 40 watt actinic lamps for 14 hours, 2 x 65 watt actinic power compact fluorescent lamps for 12 hours, and two 65 watt 10,000 Kelvin power compact fluorescent lamps for 10 hours. Moonlights can be added with 5 x blue LEDs.
How should I feed the inhabitants of my reef tank?
Introduce live marine food like Nannochloropsis oculata phytoplankton, feeding about one liter three times a week, and live marine rotifers, one liter twice a week. For fish, feed them a variety of flake and frozen food twice daily to balance their nutrition.
What types of coral and invertebrates can coexist in my reef tank?
Compatible corals include various Ricordea species, Zoanthus spp., Xenia, and Clove polyps. Invertebrates such as Cleaner shrimp, Emerald crabs, and different types of snails and worms can also be introduced to the ecosystem.
Which fish are suitable for a reef tank environment?
Ideal fish species include Powder Blue Tang, Flame Angelfish, False Percula Clownfish, Blue Green Chromis, Purple Firefish, Bi-color Blenny, and Goldbelly Damselfish.