dferrari13 Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 If you don't want macro in your display, take out all the Caulerpa asap I don't mind macros at all...actually they are very beautiful to me....but if it's going to negatively effect the tank/corals or spread uncontrollably..then maybe I should remove it... anymore feed back would be appreciated Quote Link to comment
Darrix Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Oddly enough..this tank is located in my bathroom and it's doing great so far...it's been up and running for a little over 7 months now...so far so good..it's my second small reef tank...my other is a nuvo fusion 10 gallon reef setup Wheeler goby Just wondering do you just watch this while taking a dump? 2 Quote Link to comment
yoshii Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 It will definitely grow quickly and creep over the rocks/corals. You could move it to a corner of the tank or take it out 1 Quote Link to comment
dferrari13 Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 Just wondering do you just watch this while taking a dump? Yes...yes I do...it's very relaxing lmao Quote Link to comment
Mariaface Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I'd definitely remove it where it's touching the corals, or remove the whole thing and move it to where it has space to grow. Not only would it physically choke the coral, but plants have a knack for giving off chemicals that prevent other organisms from growing around them. Separating them gives the water column a chance to dilute that, and carbon or water changes will help remove it. 1 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I don't mind macros at all...actually they are very beautiful to me....but if it's going to negatively effect the tank/corals or spread uncontrollably..then maybe I should remove it... anymore feed back would be appreciated Racemosa has a very thick succulent looking runner. I have found it incredibly easy to remove. Thanks so much for the invite but I'm having some people over at my place in jersey friday night...midtown bars are awesome though There is always next time. Maria and I are in Jersey too. 1 Quote Link to comment
dferrari13 Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 I think the key to my success with this pico reef is really being anal about it....I'm constantly on top of things..checking things...and religiously doing 20% water changes every sunday.....and I dont mix my saltwater, I use premixed "nutri-sea" saltwater (a little expensive but worth it)...which makes water changes extremely easy and consistent 1 Quote Link to comment
dferrari13 Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 FTS I'm currently building a small area at the front left for a ricordea mushroom graden...should be fun 1 Quote Link to comment
Friendly Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Drew, this tank is an inspiration! it's sooo cool! 1 Quote Link to comment
dferrari13 Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 Drew, this tank is an inspiration! it's sooo cool! Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment
dferrari13 Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 Decided to try a GIF....let's see how it comes out Quote Link to comment
DAP Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Awesome tank Looks way bigger than 5.5 gallons. 1 Quote Link to comment
dferrari13 Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 Awesome tank Looks way bigger than 5.5 gallons. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
dferrari13 Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 I just love this yellow fiji leather Quote Link to comment
dferrari13 Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 Fire and Ice zoa...and dwarf zebra hermit Quote Link to comment
dferrari13 Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 Everything still doing great....im looking for some really crazy colored Ricorida mushrooms....any suggestions people?? Quote Link to comment
el_ote Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 http://www.reefgardener.com/collections/ricordea-mushrooms havent ordered any from there, but the corals look great 1 Quote Link to comment
dferrari13 Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 http://www.reefgardener.com/collections/ricordea-mushrooms havent ordered any from there, but the corals look great Thanks...ill check into that Quote Link to comment
dferrari13 Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Can anyone tell me why my corals might be losing color like this.... they are almost turning a little pale but sort of neon looking...its really weird....and nothing has changed ( equipment, water parameters, stocking) Before: After: Before: After: Like I said it's strange because nothing has changed....my lighting schedule is the same, my water changes have been on time, water parameters are excellent, no new inhabitants..... it almost seems like they're kind of bleaching Quote Link to comment
Mariaface Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 'Water parameters are excellent' That sounds like everything's at 0, right? This'll cause bleaching if light is high enough. You want phosphates and nitrates to exist, and you want to feed them regularly. Food gives them the carbon they need, along with nutrients, and then you want phosphates at least at .03ppm, nitrates around 1-5ppm at the least. If those nutrients are that low, you don't want alk to be too high, or to swing up during a water change - this'll cause alk burn, too. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment
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