How to finish off my 'bioscape'??

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  1. dixiedog

    dixiedog Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Okay help me out here. This is a fairly recent FTS, what I need is some suggestions on corals for the lower right side of the rockwork.

    Acans are out; they won't live in my tank. So are favia, unless it's of a type that can handle higher light - the PAR is about 200-225, high enough I had a clam there that did very well (until I got pyramid snails). Zoas don't do well either. As you may notice, Ricordea - except for orange ones - are very pale in my tank as well. (Do you get the impression my nutrients are low? Explain my cyano issues then!! :) )


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    Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I need to finish off this part of the tank, and I'm just running out of ideas.

    Thanks in advance!!
     
    dixiedog, Apr 13, 2011
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  2. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    encrusting montipora would look awesome!
     
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  3. tharsis

    tharsis Peppermint Shrimp

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    I don't have a suggestion but I have a compliment...

    That arch is badass!
     
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  4. saints fan 420

    saints fan 420 Expensive Colorful Sticks

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    blastos, elegance..

    maybe a toadstool.. or some lobos..
     
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  5. K3rack

    K3rack Peppermint Shrimp

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    Wow very diverse and creative. *jealous*
     
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  6. Mack

    Mack Plankton

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    love the tank! I'd add a montipora in the mix
     
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  7. cwinn

    cwinn Astrea Snail

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    awesome tank. i'd go with an elegance!
     
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  8. Aaron.Herk

    Aaron.Herk Sea Dragon

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    I agree with the montipora
     
    Aaron.Herk, Apr 14, 2011
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  9. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    how 'bout a elegance AND montipora!:)
     
    1.0reef, Apr 14, 2011
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  10. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    It's done dog! You nailed it!
     
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