My 29 Gallon build

dmort · Oct 13, 2014

I just noticed my first nuisance anemone, aptasia I believe. Is there any reason why I shouldn't just take the rock out of the tank and let it sit dry for two weeks? I know I'll loose whatever bacteria is on it, but there are other rocks, and I still have a month to go in my fallow period so I figure there is time for it to re-cure in the tank.

Other suggestions? I know about nudibranchs, aptasia x, and peppermint shrimp as options.

dmort · Nov 8, 2014

Well I concluded the fallow period today - and added 3 peppermint shrimp. Tomorrow I might pick up a new fish, although it will be QT'd this time for sure. I'm also thinking I'd like a pistol shrimp/watchman goby pair... Hmm... Any tips on stocking a 55? I'm thinking clowns, chromis, and a dwarf angel... + the pistol shrimp goby pair.

dmort · Apr 7, 2015

Its Been a long time since the last post but...

We are ich free, aptaisa free, moved to a new apartment and changed lighting since the last post. I went with the vertex illumilux fixture and I'm really pleased with the physical look as well as the quality of the light...

I'd been holding off on coral and new fish, so now that we're moved a stable I'm ready to continue stocking. Suggestions and ideas are always welcome (disclosure, I want anemones...)