The successful SPS tank

[Dez]

All I have is a calcium reactor, skimmer, water change every 6 weeks, have no idea where any of my parameters are system. I'd say it's pretty successful. Not the greatest colours, but certainly maintenance free and simple. It's been running for 5.5 years.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Dez

It's been running for 5.5 years.

There's that too. If a tank has been maintained well through its life, it needs less maintenance as it ages.

[kien]

Originally Posted by Myka

There's that too. If a tank has been maintained well through its life, it needs less maintenance as it ages.

Yes ^this.

Also, the longer you keep your tank the better you get at discovering how it really ticks. We all know that every single set up is different. What I've learned over the years is that it really takes some time before you get into a groove where you truly know how your tank operates. How it reacts to various bioloads. How it does with skimming, water changes, trace element depletion, etc. Mind you, Murphy will occasionally throw you curve balls in the form of equipment failures, power failures due to blizzards or city flooding torrential rains, etc. Good times :-)

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by kien

Mind you, Murphy will occasionally throw you curve balls in the form of equipment failures, power failures due to blizzards or city flooding torrential rains, etc.

etc includes other hobby distractions!

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by Dez

It's been running for 5.5 years.

that's terrifying where does the time go!?

but yes the proof is in the pictures for sure.