For over three decades I have kept aquariums. I tried to calculate of all the individual tanks over the years and came up with a rough 400 gallon number. In all of that time I have never had a saltwater fish tank! My friends Joshua and Jordan were the salt pros and I was the freshwater guy. 

A  buddy with a nano reef tank asked me a couple weeks ago if I could take care of his tank for a while. An established tank, with a built in sump. It is the perfect salt water aquarium starter package. I gladly agreed and the tank is now sitting next to my desk where I get to look at during the work day. 

Tank: Fluval Evo 13.5 

Current stocking:

• Rose bubble tip anemone
• Frosted Clown
• Black and White Clown
• Watchman Goby
• Pistol Shrimp
• Yellow Coral Banded Shrimp 
• Peppermint Shrimp
• Emerald Crab (I added)
• Trochus snails

Photo of the tank after moving it to my house

Algae and Aiptasia got a foothold during my buddy’s vacation. We are currently battling it out, but I am confident that we will be the victors and the tank will be pristine again soon!

Some photos of the stock:

Video of the Emerald Crab