Recent content by Nanocube41

I forgot about light. I guess I'd have to hang a light over it. Is there a rule of thumb for how much macro algae you would need for however many gallons?

Could the macroalgae be put in the back of the Nano cube, in the filtration compartments?

My LFS suggested adding some macro algae to my nano to help with nitrates (this is a fish only tank). Where would I put them and what is involved in making that work ?

Thank you for all the input on the other thread. It has been very helpful. I have one more question and I started a new thread so it wouldn't get lost. Are mushrooms as hearty as green star polyps? I know they won't spread as fast, but I think it would add more color.

A Kenya tree would be a good option instead of the leather coral. That or a colt coral. The whole point of a leather or Kenya would be to have something with some height that also looks "branchy"

Another thought as to why I originally thought Xenia or green stars over mushrooms.... I was looking for something that would have some movement in the current.

Thank you! I will look into the options you suggested. I don't mind if it spreads easy. I'll have a lot of room with only 2 corals in the rank. I love ricordias, but they are pricey for the amount of area they cover.

in the past, I've had a hard time keeping xenia alive! I've heard its real easy, but never did well for me. What about green star polyps?

I'm planning to change my nanocube to a reef tank. My plan is live rock, clean up crew, 2 corals and a dwarf angel fish. I want to keep it simple. I'm seeking advice on the corals. First the tank has compact fluorescents, so I need to go with hardy, basic corals. I would like the first...