Shawn's Story
My First Aquarium
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About Shawn's setup
There’s something really special about this reef. Built around a UNS R120, it’s a soft-coral dominated system that focuses on movement, texture, and natural reef character rather than rigid structure. Leathers, gorgonians, clams, and mushrooms fill the tank, creating a constantly swaying reefscape that feels alive from every angle.
Two X4 fixtures provide the main lighting, supported by two Vitamini strips that enhance color and depth across the reef. Underneath, a Great White skimmer, return pumps, and wavemakers keep the system stable and flowing, while Coral Essentials 3-part dosing maintains the chemistry needed for healthy growth.
After running for just over a year, the tank has matured into a balanced ecosystem where soft corals thrive and the reef continues to evolve with time.
Lighting | Illumagic X4, Vitamini Strips
Filtration | GW16 Skimmer
Flow | GW return pump, GW wavemakers
Dosing | Coral Essentials 3 part, Coral Essentials cve+.

