ReeferMadness80G’s Shallow SPS Reef

[ReeferMadness80G]

Yeah man. I'm loving the progress. How do you like the travertine tiles? Would you use them again?

I really like them, I'm just starting to be able and see them again after all the algae that was on them. They are growing coralline algae real well under the diatoms and stuff. I think from here on out the choice will start paying off. Live sand looks a lot better from the beginning ...and the tile tends to look bad an unnatural in the beginning. But now that it's starting to encrust with good algaes they are really starting to look good. I would def use them again. I'll try and get some up close pics of them tomorrow so you can see their progress.

 

[DSC reef]

I'm running bare bottom and was considering the travertine or starboard next time. Glad the tiles are working out. Following along.

 

[Ryan@ShelteredReef Verified Sponsor]

I really like them, I'm just starting to be able and see them again after all the algae that was on them. They are growing coralline algae real well under the diatoms and stuff. I think from here on out the choice will start paying off. Live sand looks a lot better from the beginning ...and the tile tends to look bad an unnatural in the beginning. But now that it's starting to encrust with good algaes they are really starting to look good. I would def use them again. I'll try and get some up close pics of them tomorrow so you can see their progress.

Please do. I'm going to pick some up soon to line the bottom of the 75. It seems like the perfect balance between sand and bare bottom

 

[ReeferMadness80G]

Please do. I'm going to pick some up soon to line the bottom of the 75. It seems like the perfect balance between sand and bare bottom

 

[Katrina71]

What kind of coral is that in your last pic? Nice.

 

[ReeferMadness80G]

What kind of coral is that in your last pic? Nice.

That's a lobophylia on its side. It always falls over so I just left it. It stings my acans to death so he's in time out

 

[Katrina71]

Why do I always like the ones you are punishing?

 

[ReeferMadness80G]

Why do I always like the ones you are punishing?

I still have that red setosa, ill have to snap a pic tomorrow. It's not as red as it once was but I'm confident it will make a comeback.

 

[ReeferMadness80G]

This algae sucks! However, here's the setosa spot the Blenny first and you win!

 

[Antics]

I think your Midas Blenny wants you to call a lawn service.

 

[ReeferMadness80G]

I think your Midas Blenny wants you to call a lawn service.

He put in a call to his cousin..he's a lawnmower Blenny...I know everyone saw that coming

 

[Antics]

Ha! I don't think he'd get along with his cousin though. You know how family is.

 

[ReeferMadness80G]

Ha! I don't think he'd get along with his cousin though. You know how family is.

Yeah lol twos a crowd!

 

[Dsnakes]

Looks good! I'm thinking about the tiles for a build. It's nice to see them after some time in there to have an idea.

 

[ReeferMadness80G]

Looks good! I'm thinking about the tiles for a build. It's nice to see them after some time in there to have an idea.

They get better with age thanks! Good luck to you!

 

[bubbaque]

Do you have a refugium? If not might be worth something to look into so it can absorb the nutrients.

 

[ReeferMadness80G]

Do you have a refugium? If not might be worth something to look into so it can absorb the nutrients.

Yessir. I do.

 

[bubbaque]

How well does it grow? It seems your main tank lights are having the algae in the display out compete the refugium.

 

[ReeferMadness80G]

How well does it grow? It seems your main tank lights are having the algae in the display out compete the refugium.

Grows really well, it's doubled in size in a month or so. Do I want my refugium lights on longer than my DT?

 

[justingraham]

FYI Those mangroves won’t be doing any nutrient control