altolamprologus Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Start date: April 25, 2012 FTS 6/08/12 FTS 4/27/12 I just started this tank on Wednesday with live sand and saltwater and got the rock today. It's a 3 gallon micro-reef with T5 lights and an AC20 on the lowest flow setting (intake will be covered in mesh before I add the ponies). I threw in some copepods and flake food to get some bacteria started. Hopefully the live sand helps with the cycle. If not, I may have to go get some Dr. Tim's. Tentative stocking plans: 2-3 pairs of dwarf seahorses Dwarf cerith snails Caulerpa prolifera Dragon's breath Blue ochtodes Gracilaria tikvahiae Caulerpa paspaloides (maybe) Red grape NPS gorgonian (maybe) Any ideas on other things to add? Link to comment
Kazooie Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Covering the intake tube with a course sponge would be better than mesh. But other than that, good luck! Link to comment
awpong Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Start date: April 25, 2012 FTS 4/27/12 I just started this tank on Wednesday with live sand and saltwater and got the rock today. It's a 3 gallon micro-reef with T5 lights and an AC20 on the lowest flow setting (intake will be covered in mesh before I add the ponies). I threw in some copepods and flake food to get some bacteria started. Hopefully the live sand helps with the cycle. If not, I may have to go get some Dr. Tim's. Tentative stocking plans: 2-3 pairs of dwarf seahorses Dwarf cerith snails Caulerpa prolifera Dragon's breath Blue ochtodes Gracilaria tikvahiae Caulerpa paspaloides (maybe) Any ideas on other things to add? Very cool, I've always wanted to start my own dwarf seahorse tank, but I don't have the time. Good luck with everything. put any thought into NPS gorgonians? Link to comment
metrokat Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Red Grape macro gives elongated lines to the tank and something taller for ponies to grab. Link to comment
Jacob042426 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 i would reccomend more than 2-3 ponies. they need to be in colonies, i would reccomend 4-6. Link to comment
altolamprologus Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 Covering the intake tube with a course sponge would be better than mesh. But other than that, good luck! Ok I'll do that. I have the sponge from my biocube so I'll see if I can slice it down the center. Very cool, I've always wanted to start my own dwarf seahorse tank, but I don't have the time. Good luck with everything. put any thought into NPS gorgonians? I'll see how the tank handles the nutrients from constant food first, but I really like that idea. If I can keep nutrients down I'll definitely get a small one. Red Grape macro gives elongated lines to the tank and something taller for ponies to grab. Oh yeah I forgot about that. I'll update the stock list i would reccomend more than 2-3 ponies. they need to be in colonies, i would reccomend 4-6. I'm getting 2-3 pairs (4-6 ponies) Link to comment
Jacob042426 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 sorry, i read that wrong. i planned a lot for a pony tank and hd everything ready, but i decided to do the pico contest instead. Link to comment
altolamprologus Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 sorry, i read that wrong. i planned a lot for a pony tank and hd everything ready, but i decided to do the pico contest instead. I wish I was able to do this sooner and enter it into the pico contest Link to comment
altolamprologus Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 So I was thinking I might take out one of the rocks to have more room caulerpa prolifera in the sand. Thoughts? Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Hi, I was thinking about the live rock, you can break it up if you want to keep the natural filtration in your tank. Maybe the larger live rock? Link to comment
altolamprologus Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 I'll play around with the rocks when I get home and see which one looks better whole, then I'll take a hammer to the other one. Good Idea Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Use a hammer with chisel or (large screw driver if you don't have chisel.) Aim for an angle you would like the large rock broken, make one firm hit and it will go through. I have done a lot of aqauscaping in my time and for those spots that I needed smaller pieces, is what a reefer once taught me. Taking a hammer straight to the source (live rock) just crumbles it! Link to comment
altolamprologus Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Use a hammer with chisel or (large screw driver if you don't have chisel.) Aim for an angle you would like the large rock broken, make one firm hit and it will go through. I have done a lot of aqauscaping in my time and for those spots that I needed smaller pieces, is what a reefer once taught me. Taking a hammer straight to the source (live rock) just crumbles it! OK I'll use a screwdriver. I think I have one perfect for the job. Do you think the pointy side of the hammer (the part meant to remove nails) would work for breaking the rock? Link to comment
Cintax Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I see your MTS isn't getting better. Sounds like a cool build. Link to comment
altolamprologus Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 I see your MTS isn't getting better. I know and now I want a coldwater tank too! I should probably start seeing an addiction therapist Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I know and now I want a coldwater tank too! I should probably start seeing an addiction therapist You are a true Marine Biology BUFF! You and Yoshii have it in you! It is okay to be an addict as long as you say it's for research Mom! OK I'll use a screwdriver. I think I have one perfect for the job. Do you think the pointy side of the hammer (the part meant to remove nails) would work for breaking the rock? If the back of your hammer looks like a pick then yes! But if it's curved like that of a set of RAM horns no! P.S Just at of curiosity I am reading that these dwarf seahorses like cool water... I hear Micro-Reefs might be able to help you out here.... LOL Link to comment
altolamprologus Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Just at of curiosity I am reading that these dwarf seahorses like cool water... I hear Micro-Reefs might be able to help you out here.... LOL Not exactly coldwater. They prefer 68-74 degrees, which happens to be what my house stays at. They're just a couple feet away from the AC so if we get a bad heat wave I can just turn that on. Link to comment
yoshii Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Just at of curiosity I am reading that these dwarf seahorses like cool water... I hear Micro-Reefs might be able to help you out here.... LOL Almost all seahorses like cooler water (at least ones available to hobbyists) Room temp is usually fine in this climate, but hmm Alto you might need something to help during summer heat waves :/ Link to comment
altolamprologus Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Room temp is usually fine in this climate, but hmm Alto you might need something to help during summer heat waves :/ My mom would be fine with cooling the room to 76 during heat waves so they'll be alright. If it gets too hot I might go buy an iceprobe Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Yeah, That is what I thought, 68 degrees on the lowest end, that is why I used the word, "Cool" and not "Cold"... Reason I ask is that we have a surprise coming forward regarding DWARF SEAHORSES AND MICRO-REEFS... Link to comment
altolamprologus Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Yeah, That is what I thought, 68 degrees on the lowest end, that is why I used the word, "Cool" and not "Cold"... Reason I ask is that we have a surprise coming forward regarding DWARF SEAHORSES AND MICRO-REEFS... Ooohh tell me! A dwarf seahorse tank package? Use my tank as an example k? Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Ooohh tell me! A dwarf seahorse tank package? Use my tank as an example k? PM sent! Link to comment
Cintax Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I should probably start seeing an addiction therapist FTFY Link to comment
Euphyllia Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I officially hate you now. I tried a dwarf seahorse tank a while back. It was ace, but the light crapped out, the caulerpa went sexual and it made the tank like baba. You should do some of the illegal stuff, try caulerpa taxifolia. It looks much nicer than that prolifer rubbish, unless you're cabbage! Just don't let the police get your dabs, that would make you a daftie! I'm becoming an ear bash, aren't I? Did you just see how many British slang terms I fit into there? That has to be some kind of record... Link to comment
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