Maritza The Vase Reef

So cool! Although how do you keep the xenia in check? 2 years the xenia should have taken over the tank.

So cool! Although how do you keep the xenia in check? 2 years the xenia should have taken over the tank.

So cool! Although how do you keep the xenia in check? 2 years the xenia should have taken over the tank.

Peace To All,

Sancho, thanks for your comment. Xenia, from what I noticed in this Vase, will not grow in certain parts of the Vase. They can get "out of control" but I just trim them with scissors. Like a hair cut. It's recently that I've allowed them to venture to other parts of the Vase. As you can see, they're going wild on the glass. I frag them, scrape them off corals if they ever get attached, which is rarely.Certain corals control their growth rate and patterns, depending on what coral is next to them. When I had the Pavona in 2013, Xenia would never grow towards the Pavona. I removed the Pavona, and the Xenia are now on the front wall. They also serve as a barrier between corals, so the stinging corals don't touch each other. Almost like a fence.

So should the Xenia's have taken over? Of course, if I didn't do the maintenance on them. Hope this helps.

Blessings To All.

so you have an airline in their, and that's it? What is that plastic clip thing in the photograph on the left side of the rim?

so you have an airline in their, and that's it? What is that plastic clip thing in the photograph on the left side of the rim?

Peace To All,

Thanks for your comment. As per the "Airline Tubing", Yes. That's it.. Just air from a Whisper Air Pump with a Control Dial. As per the "plastic clip", it's a piece of 1/4" tubing, cut in half, to keep the lid from opening with the air pressure that builds up int he Vase. Hope this helps. Any question or comments, let us know.

Blessings To All.

Hi,

I have been reading up on your posts as well as Brandon's. I'd like to start up a vase reef for my office. I'm wondering where you found that lid and if you have any advice when seeking suitable containers.

Hi,

 

I have been reading up on your posts as well as Brandon's. I'd like to start up a vase reef for my office. I'm wondering where you found that lid and if you have any advice when seeking suitable containers.

Hi,

 

I have been reading up on your posts as well as Brandon's. I'd like to start up a vase reef for my office. I'm wondering where you found that lid and if you have any advice when seeking suitable containers.

Peace. Thanks for having a look and commenting. The Vase is a vintage, heavy glass vase, I purchased at a Thrift Shop. The cover was also purchased at the Thrifts, and it's from a 70's Tea Maker. I saw that the cover fit the Vase, so I purchase both items.

As per seeking a suitable container, I recommend a Vase like Brandon's, along with the garden shop, clear pot coasters, they sell at Walmart and other garden stores. I went against Brandon's recommended Vase type, only to see if the neck would matter and or necessary, in creating a Vase Reef. If you can find my Vase type, I recommend that too.

You can always get a fitted glass made for the Vase Reef. Cover is a MUST!! Keeps the dust and dirt away from your reef, and slows down the evaporation process, stabilizing the Vase Reef, creating a more stable reef.

Hope this helps.

Blessings To All.

I was wondering what type of lighting you had??I am setting up a 1 gallon pico and could use some help with that.

I was wondering what type of lighting you had??I am setting up a 1 gallon pico and could use some help with that.

Peace. Thanks for having a look and comment. So sorry for the delayed response. I didn't receive a notification on my cell and just found it on my Laptop. I'm using an ABI 12w 50/50 Blue White Par38 LED, sold on Amazon and eBay. Because they're LED's, you have to hang them at least 12" above the waterline. I have my at 13". If you put too close, you will Bleach Your Corals!!! Hope this helps. Blessings All.