MKL’s IM 30L

Mjl714 · Oct 1, 2021

I’m getting concerned that my rainbow bta’s are becoming hostile with my chicago sunburst bta so I’m separating them and adding carbon. Any thoughts?

Mjl714 · Oct 7, 2021

Nems looking photogenic…

inetjnky · Nov 9, 2021

Tank looks great! My BTA had that translucent look when I first bought it at my local swap along with most of all the rest of them the guy was selling. Went away after two weeks in my tank. I still have it 5 years and many splits later. I’d love to get a Chicago sunburst and setup a 60g cube nem tank with clown harem… someday…

Adrift · Nov 16, 2021

You animals are absolutely stunning!
After I finish the tank I’m trying to get going, I will definitely look into an AIO

Mjl714 · Nov 16, 2021

Adrift said:
You animals are absolutely stunning!
After I finish the tank I’m trying to get going, I will definitely look into an AIO

Thanks a lot, I’m enjoying your build thread, lot’s of good pictures and progress.

sacutshall · Nov 16, 2021

Mjl714 said:
Clowns continue to avoid the nems...

If they are tank raised. They may never host. I have a Friend that sells tons of clowns. He takes them after the fry stage in a tank full of nems. they learn young to host. if raised in a sterile tank they never learn. however you can teach an old dog new trick.

AnotherReefHobbyist · Jan 10, 2022

My clownfish has a problem with hosting coral he shouldn’t be and harming them, whole different situation going on here!

KellyCorals · Jan 15, 2022

Man I’m loving your Nems! I can’t wait to get one for my tank. How long did you have to wait before introducing it? I’ve heard the tank has to be very established.

Mjl714 · Jan 26, 2022

KellyCorals said:
Man I’m loving your Nems! I can’t wait to get one for my tank. How long did you have to wait before introducing it? I’ve heard the tank has to be very established.

I’m very fortunate with the nems, the rainbows are all splits from one. As far as how long to wait, there’s really not a standard timeframe, IMHO your tanks ability to support nems is more related to your tanks established stability (parameters and nutrients). some tanks achieve this sooner than others.

Good luck with your tank.

ceaver · Jan 28, 2022

Nice tank! These IMs really are awesome. I almost feel like having mine in the kitchen would be too distracting (it's bad enough being the living room).

Mjl714 · Jan 28, 2022

ceaver said:
Nice tank! These IMs really are awesome. I almost feel like having mine in the kitchen would be too distracting (it's bad enough being the living room).

I’ve got two tanks, the IM and another 75 gallon Marineland in the living room.

Mjl714 · Feb 6, 2022

Time for a diatomaceous earth water polish!

AnotherReefHobbyist · Feb 6, 2022

Mjl714 said:
Time for a diatomaceous earth water polish!

That looks amazingly clear!

Mjl714 · Aug 23, 2022

Acan

looking especially photogenic after feeding on algae scraped off glass.

Mjl714 · Nov 12, 2022

The rainbow bta garden is in full bloom, with and without 20k light filter.

Mjl714 · Nov 17, 2022

I thought my tank really demonstrated bta’s, all from one original nem, some of which are now bubbled up and some are not, as some might expect more light (AI 16 HD) and less flow appears to = bubbling.