Oh okay matt_m sounds like you definitly did your research (unlike some other on here ) *pats you on the back* awesome job and I'm sure that mantis will love his new home. Do keep us posted on how hes doing and some pics of him and his prey!
i thought i posted on this... maybe you posted the thread twice. I think they would be okay in the size tank you have, but the anthias is more shy and the grouper and trigger are more aggresive. It might work if you add the anthias first.
ya, but im not sure if i even have anything, it actulley might have been the heater, but that is much quieter. And this one was really loud and made me jump and turn around, thinking the tank busted. But i've only heard it once last night.. i dunno.
Its very hard to succesfully breed clownfish in a reef tank unless you can easily remove the eggs into a seperate tank that has all the correct "baby fish" raising equipment. Most likely the babies if they do survive will get eaten by otherfish or get sucked into the filter. Heres what oceanas...
You use macro algae and its a place to grow pods whcih are good for you tank. Because if pods are in your display tank they'll most likely be eaten quickly. The macro algae helps decrease the nitrates and phosphates and is an extra filtration system. And depending on what type of algae you have...