Sancho Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Yes, my orchid is sad. I'm hoping moving it closer to the Nanobox will make it happy. It's been surviving for 5 or so years now, but hasn't flowered in over a year. Buy me an orchid?? Get some good orchid fertilizer/food. I feed mine 2 different ones for different times of the year. One when there are no flowers and one when it is in bloom. Link to comment
teenyreef Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 My nook: FTS: Wow, it looks fantastic! And it's on a new page Link to comment
charnelhouse Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Oh geez that light... so perfect 8-0 Link to comment
kimberbee Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 Oh geez that light... so perfect 8-0 Dave need to utilize more decals, IMO. Link to comment
Muraki Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Looking great! I love the nanobox sky theme. Link to comment
kimberbee Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Things looking happy! Going to try to resist messing/adding more for a few weeks so it can all settle in. Soon I've got to start moving my sticks up from the sandbed. Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Things looking happy! Going to try to resist messing/adding more for a few weeks so it can all settle in. Soon I've got to start moving my sticks up from the sandbed. how's the plate doing? it looks better in your latest pic =) Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Damn I LOVE that light! Cant wait for you to mount the sticks and give us some close-ups! Link to comment
kimberbee Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Nems are on the move... Link to comment
pgrVII Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Nems are on the move... Lol yea they'll do that sometimes, keep an eye on your powerhead Link to comment
owenj Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 This tank is filling out nicely Love the big arch scape on the left rock. Link to comment
kimberbee Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 I got the frags up off the sand and onto a hanging frag rack. I'll get a new FTS up soon. I think I need a sand sifter or two in this tank. Any suggestions? Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I got the frags up off the sand and onto a hanging frag rack. I'll get a new FTS up soon. I think I need a sand sifter or two in this tank. Any suggestions? What about a fighting conch? that way they'll sift the sand but not deplete it of the good stuff... Well, I guess they won't technically sift it, but they'll move it around. Link to comment
kimberbee Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 What about a fighting conch? that way they'll sift the sand but not deplete it of the good stuff... Aren't those rather big for a fusion 20? I'm trying to get my sandbed un-cluttered, but a lot of my RFA's like to hang out in the sand right at the edge of the rocks. They make it hard to siphon some areas. Link to comment
deathbyart Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Aren't those rather big for a fusion 20? I'm trying to get my sandbed un-cluttered, but a lot of my RFA's like to hang out in the sand right at the edge of the rocks. They make it hard to siphon some areas. Im in the same boat.. waiting for suggestions. Although I may just pick up a couple small Nassarius snails. I've read they will dig into sand. Link to comment
DurocShark Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I use nassarius in every tank, regardless of size. It's hilarious watching them rise from the sand whenever I feed the tank. They move around a lot in the sand. Chitons are great too, but a little harder to find at the stores. I got mine at a Petco of all places. Link to comment
kimberbee Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Im in the same boat.. waiting for suggestions. Although I may just pick up a couple small Nassarius snails. I've read they will dig into sand. I have 3 little tiny ones. Probably wouldn't hurt to try and find bigger ones. I guess I was looking for something cuter to add instead of just more snails... Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 The fighting conchs get to be about 3-4" max. I don't have one so I can't speak from experience, but was thinking of getting one. This is what was posted on LA: overview The Fighting Conch is a very hardy member of the Strombidae family. They are excellent sand sifters, and very beneficial in the reef aquarium. As they burrow and dig through the aquarium substrate, they clean and aerate the bottom. Fighting Conches can grow to about 3" and do well in all sizes of reef aquaria with supplemental feeding. Aquacultured specimens are readily available, and are usually more colorful, and adapt easier than wild caught specimens. The Fighting Conch is an omnivore and will also consume detritus. Supply pieces of fresh fish and dried seaweed, as well as high quality frozen foods, to supplement what they will feed on from the bottom of the tank. Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/2" Link to comment
teenyreef Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Nassarius are great. Zombies ftw! Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 What about ceriths? I have a ton in my BC because they had babies and are keeping the sand bed stirred really well. Link to comment
Justind823 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 LOL that light. That's great. Great looking tank. I love the aquascape. Link to comment
kimberbee Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 LOL that light. That's great. Great looking tank. I love the aquascape. Thanks! I do love my light!! The fighting conchs get to be about 3-4" max. I don't have one so I can't speak from experience, but was thinking of getting one. This is what was posted on LA: overview The Fighting Conch is a very hardy member of the Strombidae family. They are excellent sand sifters, and very beneficial in the reef aquarium. As they burrow and dig through the aquarium substrate, they clean and aerate the bottom. Fighting Conches can grow to about 3" and do well in all sizes of reef aquaria with supplemental feeding. Aquacultured specimens are readily available, and are usually more colorful, and adapt easier than wild caught specimens. The Fighting Conch is an omnivore and will also consume detritus. Supply pieces of fresh fish and dried seaweed, as well as high quality frozen foods, to supplement what they will feed on from the bottom of the tank. Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/2" I still feel like a 3" snail will plow through my stuff. My rocks are small, only about 10lbs total too... Nassarius are great. Zombies ftw! What about ceriths? I have a ton in my BC because they had babies and are keeping the sand bed stirred really well. But see below. Snails aren't cute! I have 3 little tiny ones. Probably wouldn't hurt to try and find bigger ones. I guess I was looking for something cuter to add instead of just more snails... Link to comment
gena Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 What about ceriths? I have a ton in my BC because they had babies and are keeping the sand bed stirred really well.Oh yes...the regular size ceriths dig into my sandbed too! Not sure they sift it but they definitely move it a bit. The best sand sifter is you and a gravel vacuum . I'm done trying to find animals to do the work for me because they never do what I want them to do LOL. Now I'm the "algae eater" and the "sand sifter" in my tank . Link to comment
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