Rehype Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Wait, what? Really? LOl it doesn't look anything like it...ahha I thought it was one of those sea hares at 1st ahahah. Lolol love this shot alot. Btw, I noticed all your fishes are hiding ahahah. Seriously, all those macro algae makes a perfect hiding/natural scenery/environment for your fishies to play around with lol yea its look weird from that angle Thanks man thats what im loving about having all the macroalgae. The basslets will literally dash into the gracilaria or codium when startled. I think it helps bring out more of their natural behavior since its a replica of their environment. 1 Link to comment
Deleted User 4 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 lol yea its look weird from that angle Thanks man thats what im loving about having all the macroalgae. The basslets will literally dash into the gracilaria or codium when startled. I think it helps bring out more of their natural behavior since its a replica of their environment. Yeah, I know what you mean. Man, now I really want to go macro/photosynthetic gorgs tank because of your tank ....ahhaha. Definitely a great alternative for me to go with my future build. Btw, reefbuilders just posted an article on some really nice looking photosynthetic gorgs. Thought you might be interested. http://reefbuilders.com/2013/01/26/photosynthetic-gorgonians-home-aquaria/ Link to comment
SDartifex Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Mermaids fan Shaving brush Cymopolia barbata Halimeda opuntia Codium sp Gracilaria sp Gracilaria Hayi Heterosiphona Gibessii Sargassum sp Dictoya Cervicornis Botryocladia sp Galaxura sp Great work on geting all the macros, and the gorgs look great in there with them. Well done indeed. 1 Link to comment
Rehype Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Blue ochtodes. Check. Thanks kat im hoping this sargassum starts to grow for me . 1 Link to comment
Rehype Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Yeah, I know what you mean. Man, now I really want to go macro/photosynthetic gorgs tank because of your tank ....ahhaha. Definitely a great alternative for me to go with my future build. Btw, reefbuilders just posted an article on some really nice looking photosynthetic gorgs. Thought you might be interested. http://reefbuilders.com/2013/01/26/photosynthetic-gorgonians-home-aquaria/ Glad i could give you some ideas Thanks man thats a great article with really good info. Great work on geting all the macros, and the gorgs look great in there with them. Well done indeed. Thanks alot sdart Link to comment
zooman72 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 A few different places...reef cleaners,sea life lfs etc. The brown algae is sargassum. Thanks alot zooman Cool...but are there 2 types of sargassum in there? The one directly behind the large purple sea blade does not look like any I have seen personally, hence my confusion. I thought the sargassum was in the rear of the tank underneath the lily pipe outflow... Either way, this tank is a smaller version of my 29g Caribbean gorgonian tank, although mine has no cool macros...and therefore I am envious... Now I am considering getting some... Link to comment
Rehype Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Cool...but are there 2 types of sargassum in there? The one directly behind the large purple sea blade does not look like any I have seen personally, hence my confusion. I thought the sargassum was in the rear of the tank underneath the lily pipe outflow... Either way, this tank is a smaller version of my 29g Caribbean gorgonian tank, although mine has no cool macros...and therefore I am envious... Now I am considering getting some... oh im sorry i thought you mean the sargassum the macro in front of it is Heterosiphona Gibessii Macros are awesome theyre just so many cool species out there... Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 If you want, I can send you some macros I collect from the atlantic so you can get some Caribbean microfauna going in there. Link to comment
zooman72 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 If you want, I can send you some macros I collect from the atlantic so you can get some Caribbean microfauna going in there. Great - thanks! Oh wait, you were talking to Hype...... oh im sorry i thought you mean the sargassum the macro in front of it is Heterosiphona Gibessii Macros are awesome theyre just so many cool species out there... Yeah, that's the one...that one has peaked my interest! Link to comment
Rehype Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 If you want, I can send you some macros I collect from the atlantic so you can get some Caribbean microfauna going in there. That would be awesome!Just let me know what species you can get and how much you want for them. Yeah, that's the one...that one has peaked my interest! Its a beautiful species...has a nice bushy appearance. Link to comment
Deleted User 4 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 That would be awesome!Just let me know what species you can get and how much you want for them. Its a beautiful species...has a nice bushy appearance. Bushy doesn't sound right. ahahaha Link to comment
Rehype Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Bushy doesn't sound right. ahahaha It only sounds wrong if your mind is in the wrong place Link to comment
Jacob042426 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 That would be awesome jacob!!!Let me know how much. Well, Its illegal to sell the ones I collect, so just pay shipping. Or maybe trade for macros when you're ready. Link to comment
Deleted User 4 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 It only sounds wrong if your mind is in the wrong place Lololol yuppp. ahahah Link to comment
Rehype Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Well, Its illegal to sell the ones I collect, so just pay shipping. Or maybe trade for macros when you're ready. Ok just let me know how much for shipping. Ill be sure to send you a bunch of macros when its pruning time Link to comment
Jacob042426 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Ok just let me know how much for shipping. Ill be sure to send you a bunch of macros when its pruning time What's your zip so I can calculate it? Link to comment
Rehype Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 What's your zip so I can calculate it? 07016 Link to comment
bobssecrtsn Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 you have some nice taste Hype, one question though will be getting some Stony corals? Link to comment
metrokat Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Thanks kat im hoping this sargassum starts to grow for me . I tried sargassum from live plants but it did not survive both times. But the one from reef cleaners did very well. Live plants recommended intense light, while John Maloney suggested medium for his variety. It is one of my favorite macros. I'm unsure if gracilaria Hayi is violet dreams, I have some of that and rhodopeltis also. Link to comment
latteslave Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Great job - as if there was ever any question this would be awesome... Link to comment
Rehype Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 you have some nice taste Hype, one question though will be getting some Stony corals? Thanks alot bob. Well unfortuantely both indigenous acropora species(A. Palmata and A. Cervoconis) are protected and illegal to collect. I really wanted to add one stony coral so i may substitute with another species that both complements the rest of the tank and pays tribute to the struggling acro species in the caribbean. I tried sargassum from live plants but it did not survive both times. But the one from reef cleaners did very well. Live plants recommended intense light, while John Maloney suggested medium for his variety. It is one of my favorite macros. I'm unsure if gracilaria Hayi is violet dreams, I have some of that and rhodopeltis also. Ive tried it a few years ago and lost it as well. I think it prefers medium light as well which is why i moved it down. I wish i could get a small frag of the floating variety. Im also unsure about gracilaria hayi as im only aware of its scientific name. Great job - as if there was ever any question this would be awesome... Thanks man Link to comment
Paleoreef103 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Awesome set up Hype. Love the stocking choices. Can't wait for it to mature. P.s. I nailed the jawfish and the chalk basses! Link to comment
SeahawkReefer Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Beautiful! Very natural looking... Just found some more inspiration for my tank! Link to comment
gena Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Ohhh...a big colony of just blue ricordeas would look perfect in there. Subtle color, nothing flashy. I think so anyways It all looks so beautiful!!!! Link to comment
Nano sapiens Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Seems like i look away for a minute and this tank is already set up and, quoting Billy Christal, it looks 'Simply Marvelous' You've captured the Caribbean look very nicely, IMO. Link to comment
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