Mekaeel
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I like dude! Following this one closely!
Awesome build Frans! It's looking great!
Are you planning on putting any plate corals on the massive sanded you have? and a few small gobies. I might copy this build in a few years, dono if i will go this shallow tho.
And there is LIFE!!! Looking good Frans. This is gonna be a stunning setup - I can sommer see it. Something totally different, and I like different...
It's about time someone moves away from the "normal" coral tanks and go with a lagoon setup. I like, and vot this thread 5 star!!!
Most of the red macro algea seems to be battling a bit, my reading on the net (not always a good source ) seems to suggest it might be a Mg related issue , so I am slowly increasing this to see what happens
Ok , over the last two weeks the experiment has turned quite "interesting".
Most of the red macro algea seems to be battling a bit, my reading on the net (not always a good source ) seems to suggest it might be a Mg related issue , so I am slowly increasing this to see what happens.
The Sea Lettuce (Ulva sp.) I added seemed to have spawned, resulting in neon green strands ( no it's not GHA ), but it might also be spores brought in from the pools. I would like to hear comments from the pro's if possible This has however turned into a breeding ground off sorts for pods & microfauna ....so I am in two minds about this
I have added the first inmate & some "tough" corals:
1 Bi Colour Dottyback . Yes I know they are terrors in the long run , but actually quite cool to see how he goes into the "algea farm" looking for food. Also hoping on the space I have and low stocking density , he wont cause too much issues.
1 x Xenia (thanx Henk) - As all xenia...looking good
1 x GSP Frag (thanx Charl) - battled for a few days to open , but now doing ok.
PROBLEMS :
Deciding what to do about my macro algea bloom..Ulva is an agressive sp and it could probably overrun a tank.
Sorting out the issues with my Tunze controller as I am not getting the flow patterns 100 %
As usal crit , comments and thoughts would be appreciated
Ok , over the last two weeks the experiment has turned quite "interesting".
Most of the red macro algea seems to be battling a bit, my reading on the net (not always a good source ) seems to suggest it might be a Mg related issue , so I am slowly increasing this to see what happens.
The Sea Lettuce (Ulva sp.) I added seemed to have spawned, resulting in neon green strands ( no it's not GHA ), but it might also be spores brought in from the pools. I would like to hear comments from the pro's if possible This has however turned into a breeding ground off sorts for pods & microfauna ....so I am in two minds about this
I have added the first inmate & some "tough" corals:
1 Bi Colour Dottyback . Yes I know they are terrors in the long run , but actually quite cool to see how he goes into the "algea farm" looking for food. Also hoping on the space I have and low stocking density , he wont cause too much issues.
1 x Xenia (thanx Henk) - As all xenia...looking good
1 x GSP Frag (thanx Charl) - battled for a few days to open , but now doing ok.
PROBLEMS :
Deciding what to do about my macro algea bloom..Ulva is an agressive sp and it could probably overrun a tank.
Sorting out the issues with my Tunze controller as I am not getting the flow patterns 100 %
As usal crit , comments and thoughts would be appreciated
that sounds very cool frans but it means nothing without PICS
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mmmm this SOUNDS like its good but we need pics to give a true comment
as soon as he gets over his shyness I will post some pics
LOL guys ...after all this time I should probably know the "rules"
In the meantime I have removed all the large Ulva colonies and it seems to be working as the long spawn strands are almost disappearing.
As for LS added a hammer frag which is doing well , although the Starry Polyps are still behaving erratically (opens nicely then ignores me for a day or so...)
Also added a Lamarck angel and as soon as he gets over his shyness I will post some pics ! Although not as colourfull as other Angels actually a beautiful fish (thanx Trev)
O yes....and finally installed the sump .....now I need to find space for the external skimmer as the sump takes up all the space