10 Gallon Reef: New Pics p.24

Scape looks great, the light is awesome

 

Thanks! They've really started multiplying here lately. I plan on getting some zoas too.

I'm pretty happy with it so far. The mushrooms get much larger during the day than they did with the old fixture.

The other day I added a feather duster worm, 10 hermits, and 2 mexican turbo's (I know that's overkill..but they're the only thing that can't get cracked open!) I needed some sort of CuC in here since I can actually see the algae now.

 

Good move on the CUC

 

I think that a lot of the algae had to do with the old lighting. You know how when bulbs get old, algae isn't far behind? I think it was that kind of deal with the low light I had. Because nitrates were never out of control. Maybe..who knows. We'll see how the tank looks in a few weeks. I'm going to start doing a lot more water changes and actually treat this tank like a reef from now on. Just started dosing 2-part yesterday.

 

excellent looking set up you have created there now Irr0001

that Mantis looks great in his burrow

Steve

 

Thanks Steve. He's proud of his house! I always mess up his 'front door' just to watch him make it right again haha

I have the LFS ordering me a few LPS corals along with some fish for my planted tank. It should all be here Thursday.

 

that sounds great
have you decided which LPS your getting then?

Steve

 

I requested a couple different Euphyllias. They've always been a favorite and I've never had trouble with them..but the owner wasn't sure if he could get them at the moment..so I said if he can't to just surprise me with something.

 

cool
early Christmas for you this year then

Steve

 

Yeah..but I don't typically buy my own presents!