Macroalgae Island Scape

[sam_the_reefer]

Redid the light mount because the previous version wicked water to the floor.

 

I see lots of blue hypnea growth and I'm hoping to do them justice this time around. The zoas I put into this tank don't seem to be doing well, but hopefully the better spread and intensity adjustment from the new light height will make them happier.

 

 

 

 

 

[sam_the_reefer]

 

 

[sam_the_reefer]

Had to adjust the light intensity a bit after the new mounting height. I think it's in a good place now (fingers crossed). Also makes pruning and maintenance much easier.

[sam_the_reefer]

Needs some Sargassum to complete the vision.

[banasophia]

On 7/1/2023 at 9:40 PM, sam_the_reefer said:

Redid the light mount because the previous version wicked water to the floor.

 

I see lots of blue hypnea growth and I'm hoping to do them justice this time around. The zoas I put into this tank don't seem to be doing well, but hopefully the better spread and intensity adjustment from the new light height will make them happier.

 

 

 

 

 

Tank looks great, though it looks like it’s about to be stormed by a tiny character of some kind. And what’s up with the name change… you go into witness protection? 🥷 
 

 

[sam_the_reefer]

51 minutes ago, banasophia said:

Tank looks great, though it looks like it’s about to be stormed by a tiny character of some kind. And what’s up with the name change… you go into witness protection? 🥷 
 

 

The name change is just to be real since I'm already sharing pictures of my house here.

The "tiny character" is Donatello, only the most awesome Ninja T. XD

[sam_the_reefer]

51 minutes ago, banasophia said:

Tank looks great, though it looks like it’s about to be stormed by a tiny character of some kind. And what’s up with the name change… you go into witness protection? 🥷 
 

 

The name change is just to be real since I'm already sharing pictures of my house here.

The "tiny character" is Donatello, only the most awesome Ninja T. XD

[banasophia]

8 minutes ago, sam_the_reefer said:

The name change is just to be real since I'm already sharing pictures of my house here.

The "tiny character" is Donatello, only the most awesome Ninja T. XD

Ah I win… I totally thought it was a ninja turtle but my hubby thought it was buzz lightyear. 😆😆😆 The new ninja turtle movie coming out soon looks pretty good… planning to see it with my teenager. 

 

Well nice to meet you officially then… I’m Karen but I’m sure you’ll understand if I stick with Bana. 😉🤗

[sam_the_reefer]

On 8/1/2023 at 2:31 PM, banasophia said:

Ah I win… I totally thought it was a ninja turtle but my hubby thought it was buzz lightyear. 😆😆😆 The new ninja turtle movie coming out soon looks pretty good… planning to see it with my teenager. 

 

Well nice to meet you officially then… I’m Karen but I’m sure you’ll understand if I stick with Bana. 😉🤗

LOL!

[sam_the_reefer]

This tank wasn't forgotten. I just trimmed it, but I'm still not satisfied. My car has been in the shop for almost 3 months now and I'm just itching to go to the beach and get some yellow macros to complete it. 

 

 

 

 

[sam_the_reefer]

Rescaped this tank again!

 

[sam_the_reefer]

Life got in the way and the tank was not maintained and went downhill from the last rescape. Though it looks like it's turning into a zoa/shroom tank, I still want this to mostly be macroalgae.

 

The good is that I added Swales Basslets to this tank around 6 months ago and have actually paired up.

[sam_the_reefer]

The macroalgae needs to grow faster.

 

 

 

 

[sam_the_reefer]

Slow and steady growth here

[sam_the_reefer]

Mom passed away last month. I lost the firefish last May (most likely jumped). Zoas have bleached out from the light intensity changes from old blackbox light.

 

Very neglected for the past few months, but I'm still not giving up on this tank. Toothbrushed and trimmed parts of the tank and updated the light to an Aqua Knight A021. Started at 80% blues and 40% whites but got some intense pearling from that so I reduced it to 60% blues and 20% whites for now.

 

[TheCoffeeReef]

Condolences on your mom's passing, seeing you channel the energy into this corner of the reef is inspiring and I can relate; my tank has a similar benefit to coping with and making sense of the stresses of life.

 

I'd love to see you attempt more macro algae and sponges, this tanks vibe has been very nostalgic to me, looking like reefs from the 90's and Bob Fenner books.

 

When the Zoa's were doing good, what did you observe about your set-up?

[sam_the_reefer]

On 7/22/2024 at 3:22 PM, TheCoffeeReef said:

Condolences on your mom's passing, seeing you channel the energy into this corner of the reef is inspiring and I can relate; my tank has a similar benefit to coping with and making sense of the stresses of life.

 

I'd love to see you attempt more macro algae and sponges, this tanks vibe has been very nostalgic to me, looking like reefs from the 90's and Bob Fenner books.

 

When the Zoa's were doing good, what did you observe about your set-up?

Thanks for the kind words.

 

The zoas did well for about a month, but I adjusted the old light's mounting height for safety reasons and I never quite got the right intensity after that. I think I light-shocked them. The old light also had a number of burned out leds, so I finally decided to replace it.