Rehype Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I've never had issues with chromis or anthias in the past. My chromis in the past would always be found dead inside the tank, but never on the floor. And when I had anthias in that old 36x18x18 they were fine topless. I have an idea though for a custom top. Well I would play it safe if possible because ive had it go both ways in the past....it sometimes depends on the individual fish. What you have in mind? Quote Link to comment
brad908 Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Well I would play it safe if possible because ive had it go both ways in the past....it sometimes depends on the individual fish. What you have in mind? For now I will make a two piece egg crate top that fits tightly around the mangroves. Then get a custom acrylic 2 piece top made. Quote Link to comment
Rehype Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 For now I will make a two piece egg crate top that fits tightly around the mangroves. Then get a custom acrylic 2 piece top made. Sounds good. Quote Link to comment
Sunstar Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 What I did for added protection was get some tulle and glued it to the grate. I had it tulle side up. Quote Link to comment
Firefish15 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Can't wait to see pictures of the new livestock! Quote Link to comment
brad908 Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Can't wait to see pictures of the new livestock! Same, hopefully be here tomorrow or Wednesday. I also have a couple new macro algae's coming this week. I returned late last after being gone since Tuesday and the tank looked great. Clean and clear. Always a relief to come back from being away and the tank hasn't blown up. 2 Quote Link to comment
D Z Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Need.....moooooar.....peeeecccturesss. 1 Quote Link to comment
brad908 Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Need.....moooooar.....peeeecccturesss. Later this week. Going to do a big water change tonight to get ready for the new fish. Once the new fish and macro's arrive, I will take a bunch. Quote Link to comment
brad908 Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 I lied. Mangroves are doing just fine under LED. And I've only been running them at 45%. Aluminum wire came last week so I can start shaping the branches. 2 Quote Link to comment
brad908 Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Quick pics before water change. Obviously the scape is still a work in progress. 11 Quote Link to comment
RollaJase Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Looking really good Brad, lovely work. Are you thinking of adding a bit more sand? Looks a bit sparse in parts. 1 Quote Link to comment
antsypants Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Work in progress? Looks perfect to me Is that green macro in the back Halimeda? I doubt it but I don't have a better guess. Looks good though! 1 Quote Link to comment
brad908 Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Looking really good Brad, lovely work. Are you thinking of adding a bit more sand? Looks a bit sparse in parts.Thanks. Yea I bought 10 pounds of Fiji pink to add on top of the Bahamas Oolite. Also tried repositioning the powerheads since they've been blowing the sand everywhere and making those sand less spots. Work in progress? Looks perfect to me Is that green macro in the back Halimeda? I doubt it but I don't have a better guess. Looks good though! Thanks! It is halimeda, one of my favorites. 2 Quote Link to comment
antsypants Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Thanks. Yea I bought 10 pounds of Fiji pink to add on top of the Bahamas Oolite. Also tried repositioning the powerheads. Thanks! It is halimeda, one of my favorites. Oh! Thought the blades were too small to be halimeda. Just checked the dims, forgot how big this tank was Quote Link to comment
RollaJase Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Thanks. Yea I bought 10 pounds of Fiji pink to add on top of the Bahamas Oolite. Also tried repositioning the powerheads since they've been blowing the sand everywhere and making those sand less spots. Ah fair enough. Some additional sand depth really will look good. I'm going to use a really fine sand in my new build and can definitely see a sand storm being an issue when trying to dial in the pumps. Quote Link to comment
Mikeymikemike Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Ah fair enough. Some additional sand depth really will look good. I'm going to use a really fine sand in my new build and can definitely see a sand storm being an issue when trying to dial in the pumps. Out of all the substrates available, I found fine crushed aragonite to be the the best looking and a good balance between weight and size. It wont get blown around and its not big enough to trap detritus in gaps. You may want to consider this option 1 Quote Link to comment
RollaJase Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Out of all the substrates available, I found fine crushed aragonite to be the the best looking and a good balance between weight and size. It wont get blown around and its not big enough to trap detritus in gaps. You may want to consider this option I have a 30KG bag of the very same sitting in garage at the moment. I used 2-3mm crushed aragonite in my current tank and found that the larger particle size trapped much more junk. I agree, I think the finer grain looks much better and has less chance to trap the larger pieces of gunk. I do have concerns that with by planned turnover that there will be some sand being blown around at first. Quote Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 So what are the basic "Mangroves for dummies" instructions? Acclimate to salinity, keep well lit, squirt leaves with fresh water once a week? Quote Link to comment
brad908 Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 So what are the basic "Mangroves for dummies" instructions? Acclimate to salinity, keep well lit, squirt leaves with fresh water once a week?Pretty much. All about the lighting. I also have mine planted in live mud, not sure if that really made a difference or not. Giga grows his outside in freshwater so they grow faster, then acclimates them to saltwater. 2 Quote Link to comment
brad908 Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Shipping confirmed. Fish will be here tomorrow and a few new macro's will be here Thursday 2 Quote Link to comment
vlangel Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I am loving the looks of your tank! What are the new macros on order if I can ask with out spoiling the surprise? Quote Link to comment
brad908 Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 I am loving the looks of your tank! What are the new macros on order if I can ask with out spoiling the surprise? Thanks! These are all the macros that will be in the tank by the end of the week : Caulerpa Prolifera Halimeda Opuntia Botryocladia Hypnea Pannosa Coralline Clusters Corky Finger Tan Spiny Tan Candelabra Purple Ribbon Purple Candelabra Rusty Spiny Padina 2 Quote Link to comment
vlangel Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Thanks! These are all the macros that will be in the tank by the end of the week : Caulerpa Prolifera Halimeda Opuntia Botryocladia Hypnea Pannosa Coralline Clusters Corky Finger Tan Spiny Tan Candelabra Purple Ribbon Purple Candelabra Rusty Spiny Padina Those will be awesome additions to your tank. Quote Link to comment
hey Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Thanks! These are all the macros that will be in the tank by the end of the week : Caulerpa Prolifera Halimeda Opuntia Botryocladia Hypnea Pannosa Coralline Clusters Corky Finger Tan Spiny Tan Candelabra Purple Ribbon Purple Candelabra Rusty Spiny Padina best part about the order... prices are completely reasonable lol. lookin forward to seein some stuff i havn't seen in a display before. Quote Link to comment
Felicia Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Looks awesome, Brad! The new scape is so unique and is really coming together. Can't wait to see it all filled in! Quote Link to comment
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