Brute 32g Mangrove/Macro build

[Andrews_aquarium]

I am currently playing with the idea of a Mangrove/macro algae tank with a spare 32g Brute I have in my garage. It currently has the live rock I'm curing in it until my new tank arrives, once I move the rock to new tank I was considering a stand alone system.

Purpose of the system would to be growing copious amount of pods/ mysis/ and other critters to feed all of my wrasses. I would place multiple pod hotels inside to easily take them out and feed wrasses whenever needed. Also would just be cool to have a system like this to see what happens and grow some some cool critters.

Wondering what best method would be for Mangroves, do they need a deep sand bed? also would it be smart to dose phosphate and nitrate? I might just put 2-3 damsels in there for fish as I don't think they would decimate the pod population.

Would love to hear thoughts and suggestions!

 

[lapin]

Here is something i read a long time ago. It might help

Substrate for Mangroves - Reef Central Online Community

Substrate for Mangroves Advanced Topics

reefcentral.com

 

[Ichtha_yo Stuff]

Here is the tank all cleared up. I love the way a new tank looks, so new and clean. It has been suggested to drill it to create the tide with a small pump and I agree that would would, be the least expensive, and simplest option. The idea of taking everything out of the tank and restarting would not be that difficult now. I really like the idea of a clean looking tank and having two small clear lines coming into the tank sounds more appealing to me. I know it is going to cost more and be more complex, but in the end I think it will be worth it. So the next step is to slowly convert the water from fresh to salt. Wish me luck. FYI the two Current eflux 660’s are creating a perfect wave motion.

 

[JeremyKnight]

I am currently playing with the idea of a Mangrove/macro algae tank with a spare 32g Brute I have in my garage. It currently has the live rock I'm curing in it until my new tank arrives, once I move the rock to new tank I was considering a stand alone system.

Purpose of the system would to be growing copious amount of pods/ mysis/ and other critters to feed all of my wrasses. I would place multiple pod hotels inside to easily take them out and feed wrasses whenever needed. Also would just be cool to have a system like this to see what happens and grow some some cool critters.

Wondering what best method would be for Mangroves, do they need a deep sand bed? also would it be smart to dose phosphate and nitrate? I might just put 2-3 damsels in there for fish as I don't think they would decimate the pod population.

Would love to hear thoughts and suggestions!

I would plumb it into your system.

 

[Andrews_aquarium]

I would plumb it into your system.

Not possible, as it is separate from the house. Seems like something cool to have separate and experiment with.

 

[Andrews_aquarium]

Here is the tank all cleared up. I love the way a new tank looks, so new and clean. It has been suggested to drill it to create the tide with a small pump and I agree that would would, be the least expensive, and simplest option. The idea of taking everything out of the tank and restarting would not be that difficult now. I really like the idea of a clean looking tank and having two small clear lines coming into the tank sounds more appealing to me. I know it is going to cost more and be more complex, but in the end I think it will be worth it. So the next step is to slowly convert the water from fresh to salt. Wish me luck. FYI the two Current eflux 660’s are creating a perfect wave motion.

Looks Awesome!

 

[ThePurple12]

Mangroves technically don't need sand to grow, but as a Brute can is so tall, the mangrove would have to be floating at the top in a styrofoam ring anyway. Lighting would be an issue for the macros at the bottom. If you're trying to grow pods and Mysis, definitely skip the damsels. Dosing n and p would be a great idea. It would also help to regularly add phytoplankton or Spirulina powder for the pods.

Sounds cool, good luck with it!

 

[Ichtha_yo Stuff]

Here is the tank all cleared up. I love the way a new tank looks, so new and clean. It has been suggested to drill it to create the tide with a small pump and I agree that would would, be the least expensive, and simplest option. The idea of taking everything out of the tank and restarting would not be that difficult now. I really like the idea of a clean looking tank and having two small clear lines coming into the tank sounds more appealing to me. I know it is going to cost more and be more complex, but in the end I think it will be worth it. So the next step is to slowly convert the water from fresh to salt. Wish me luck. FYI the two Current eflux 660’s are creating a perfect wave motion.

Sorry realizEd that I posted to the wrong thread