Lifegard 4.1 pico tank

danieyella · Jan 9, 2021

Bigger tank talk: My gorgonian source is back in stock & it's time to supplement the snail portion of the cuc a bit (between hermits and I suspect the marine betta, they've been starting to dwindle)... looks like it's time to hopefully get a couple common rfas as well ::fingers crossed::

Pico talk: I've been trying to think about what to do with Buddha, and I think I might try to get a red macro to grow in/near his lap when I place this order...

sfin52 · Jan 9, 2021

danieyella said:
Pico talk: I've been trying to think about what to do with Buddha, and I think I might try to get a red macro to grow in/near his lap when I place this order...

That would look so sweet

danieyella said:
looks like it's time to hopefully get a couple common rfas

Jealous. I can't find common rfas

danieyella · Jan 10, 2021

@Frigus Reef I got that tiny powerhead and I *I think* it's going to work just fine if I direct it at a space in the rock instead of into open water. I have it on the slowest frequency and lowest setting. Right now it has kicked up EVERYTHING that can possibly be in the tank but it's starting to filter out (I changed the floss 1x already and am prepared to change it multiple times if needed).

@sfin52 I just ordered 2 commons from gulf coast ecosystems, I will post photos as soon as they arrive so we all know what we're looking at with them

Casket_Case · Jan 10, 2021

danieyella said:
@Frigus Reef I got that tiny powerhead and I *I think* it's going to work just fine if I direct it at a space in the rock instead of into open water. I have it on the slowest frequency and lowest setting. Right now it has kicked up EVERYTHING that can possibly be in the tank but it's starting to filter out (I changed the floss 1x already and am prepared to change it multiple times if needed).

@sfin52 I just ordered 2 commons from gulf coast ecosystems, I will post photos as soon as they arrive so we all know what we're looking at with them

Sweet! When I first got it I was amazed at everything it kicked up... the Gorgs had a happy time XD

danieyella · Jan 10, 2021

Frigus Reef said:
Sweet! When I first got it I was amazed at everything it kicked up... the Gorgs had a happy time XD

Yeah I just got home and changed the filter floss again because it's gross. Water is finally looking clear again though.

sfin52 · Jan 10, 2021

danieyella said:
Yeah I just got home and changed the filter floss again because it's gross. Water is finally looking clear again though.

You leaving statue in?

danieyella · Jan 10, 2021

sfin52 said:
You leaving statue in?

Yes, he's not going anywhere.

Casket_Case · Jan 10, 2021

danieyella said:
Yes, he's not going anywhere.

Does he have a name? I’m just gonna refer to him as Homie G until I know. Are you going to clothe Homie G in corals? I personally think Homie G would look stunning with RFA slippers and an Acan sombrero

danieyella · Jan 10, 2021

Frigus Reef said:
Does he have a name? I’m just gonna refer to him as Homie G until I know. Are you going to clothe Homie G in corals? I personally think Homie G would look stunning with RFA slippers and an Acan sombrero

I've just been calling him little Buddha.... lol

Casket_Case · Jan 10, 2021

danieyella said:
I've just been calling him little Buddha.... lol

Yoooo, Little B

danieyella · Jan 11, 2021

Tank is so clear this morning. Clearer than it was prior to adding the powerhead for sure. I think it kicked everything buried and settled in the rock out.

Time for some photo spam (forgive Buddha, the snails don't seem to want to clean him, I'll be adding a small hermit later this week or next)

First up: minimaxi with my shrimps

Stick forest, and a few zoas

Some mushrooms

Full tank, with my blenny out front and center as well!

sfin52 · Jan 11, 2021

danieyella said:
Tank is so clear this morning. Clearer than it was prior to adding the powerhead for sure. I think it kicked everything buried and settled in the rock out.

Time for some photo spam (forgive Buddha, the snails don't seem to want to clean him, I'll be adding a small hermit later this week or next)

First up: minimaxi with my shrimps

Stick forest, and the watermelon chalice and a few zoas

Some mushrooms

Full tank, with my blenny out front and center as well!

Gorgous. Whats the zoas in thre foreground. I love the color

danieyella · Jan 11, 2021

sfin52 said:
Gorgous. Whats the zoas in thre foreground. I love the color

The bright orange speckley ones on the bottom? Just some ORA orange

sfin52 · Jan 13, 2021

Your mini max has some great color and adds so much to the tank. Mini max in the lap of little B?

danieyella · Jan 13, 2021

sfin52 said:
Your mini max has some great color and adds so much to the tank. Mini max in the lap of little B?

That was the original plan when I added it, but it scooted over to the side instead

danieyella · Jan 14, 2021

Sand came in today. But, between the weather shift, my swollen sore knee, and work today - I can't deal with it. It'll have to wait. Hopefully I'll have an update for you guys soon. Magnet is ready!