5g reef

[florida joe]

Blue Zoas look great

 

[snakeblitz33]

Having a little bit of an algae problem right now. My lights might be on too long during the day. I'll have to change up my lighting settings. I'm sure that if I am growing algae, then the corals themselves are getting plenty of light. I might need to add a couple more small snails. I'm also considering some type of shrimp.

Merry Christmas all

 

[florida joe]

Merry Christmas to you my friend, did you happen to see my thread on feather dusters ? you may also find this helpful. Please scroll down to the video when you open the link
http://www.ratemyfishtank.com/blog/marine-shrimp-for-the-saltwater-or-reef-tank

 

[snakeblitz33]

So, I am just about ready to buy my ticket for MACNA 2017. I'm excited about going this year. And now that I have a tank that is getting mature, I'll have to splurge on some cool corals to fill it up the rest of the way.

I learned my lesson about using Apoxie sculpt instead of the other aquarium safe stuff. I'll have to get some of the good stuff on Amazon.

I have a little hair algae in the corners of the tank. I think my lighting schedule is too long. I might have to adjust it a little.

I'm going to see what all my LFS has this week for soft corals. He usually doesn't import anything new until after the first of the new year... Understandingly.

 

[snakeblitz33]

 

[snakeblitz33]

 

[snakeblitz33]

I think the only thing that died off, and not by much, because of the apoxie sculpt was the orange montipora.

I'm thinking about possibly buying three or four types of montipora cap and gluing it to the plastic on the side of the tank and letting it cap outwards.

 

[snakeblitz33]

I know this is just a brown Kenya tree and nothing special, but I wanted to show off my new phones photography capability.

Hopefully I can find a little piece of green nepthea for a good price.

 

[snakeblitz33]

Alright, so is the key to growing coralline in a tank still widely accepted that you need low nutrient levels, good blue lighting, and stable, high calcium and alkalinity numbers?

I think I just figured out what to buy with my Amazon gift card! A test kit.

 

[snakeblitz33]

Oh, and also, I figured out the most useful tool in a pico reef.... A toothbrush. Have a merry Christmas ladies and gentlemen! I know there will be plenty of more users after the holidays setting up new tanks. Everyone is going to be busy answering questions!

 

[snakeblitz33]

I love these green mushrooms. I forgot what the guy called them. Rhodactus? Anyways... Pretty green mushrooms. Lol.

 

[snakeblitz33]

These zoa's seem to be doing well. Looks like I have a lot of green in the tank but I don't. I have some peach zoa's (I call everything by their color, not whatever designer names they give them.)

 

[snakeblitz33]

I think I am actually seeing some new little buds of star polyps on the ends. I'm still planning to cut it up and super glue the pieces to the bottom of the tank so it will all grow in together.

 

[snakeblitz33]

Bump. I'm fishing for comments and compliments.

 

[jay0705]

I like it, but idk shit lol

 

[one-fish]

Got me looking into the future.......but for now I'll just look at your pics Lol......thx for the coralline algae info..

 

[2quills]

Lookin great Seth.

Yep, they are rhodactis mushrooms. Here's a poor shot of a orange one I have. It's a nice flourescent orange when seeing it in person. Can anyone spot the fish?

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You can also grow coraline under red leds quite well if water parameters are right.

 

[lmforbis]

My sump is covered in coraline under standard 23 w cfl. I wish I had as good of growth in my tank. Definitely grows bettter when the nitrates are lower. I also find magnesium is important. When mag is low no matter how good the water is coraline doesn't grow for me.

 

[snakeblitz33]

I want to get good at growing coralline.... Lol.

I'm buying a red Sea test kit with an Amazon gift card from Christmas.

Anyone else surprised I haven't bought test kits yet?! Lol!

Anyone having success growing coralline under our regular tank LEDs?

 

[one-fish]

Thx... Right now not testing for Cal, Mag or Alk Fish only but want the best Water Quality I can achieve. I still am searching for a balance but w/ a new tank I think it's a waiting game. New test kit when I deplete this one for sure Thx much...