My 34g Solana

[goldreef]

Hey guys, thought I'd share my mixed reef tank with you all. This is my first saltwater tank, it's been set up for 3 months now and enjoying every bit of it :D Thinking about upgrading already!

Equipment:
34g Current USA Solana AIO w/ expresso stand
150w HQI with 14k Ushio bulb
Stock skimmer
2x Koralia 1's
Stealth Heater 100w
2x Aqualight 1w Moonlight

Livestock:
Maroon clown
Blue/Green chromis
Coral Beauty
Clown Fairy Wrasse

Invertebrates:
10 blue leg hermits
5 turbo snails
5 nassarius snails
4 bumblebee snails
2 peppermint shrimps
1 sand sifting star
RBTA

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And once again I'd like to thank Eddie for an awesome GSP mat and Steve for a beautiful RBTA :cool:

Questions/Suggestions welcomed

Thanks

Manny

[goldreef]

Sorry for the bad quality pics, they were taken with an Iphone

[nstiesi]

Looks great! I love the big, lush zoa mats.

[goldreef]

Updated pics :)

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[ReefWreak]

I like it! I'm surprised how much room you've found to work with in just a 34g. I know if I had a 34g I'd have it packed to the brim with rocks and corals. I definitely like yours how it is though!

Zoas, clam, GSP, spongoides... All of it really looking good. Guess that skimmer is working out for you.

[goldreef]

Thanks! yeah... it's really hard to find room lol trust me... :D

[stagcrazy]

looking good,reallly like how clean everything looks.love all the zoas too btw r u using the stock skimmer it comes with or did u upgrade it.

[goldreef]

thank you. Stock skimmer yes, thinking about upgrading tho, its not pulling out much.

[Ludwigia73]

Off to a great start... I'm looking ahead to what the shrooms and zoos and rics will look like when grown in. 1 year from today = gorgeous reef. Don't cram anymore in, that's where I always go wrong.

[goldreef]

thanks, I know I have to stop but its so tempting lol hopefully I can upgrade to a bigger system soon.

[smchais]

Give the skimmer some time. I have the Solana and love it. I still have the stock skimmer and it pulls out a decent amount of stuff. If you are planning on a skimmer upgrade, go with the sapphire aquatics, it seems to be the best I have seen. Where in Miami are you? I am in Aventura if you want to see another Solana in action. Good luck and if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

[Felix1021]

Welcome to the club (lookin' good)
As a Solana Owner I have to say these systems are solid
Good looks/Decent Size/ and Very Functional (all in one)
The only thing I don't like is the textured back wall
(can't scrape unwanted stuff)
f.