Thinking About an Exotic Invert Only Pico Tank

[livinlifeinBKK]

So I moved the Greissenger Goby to the new starfish tank along with the Tailspot Blenny so the only resident in the pico right now is a very small Sea Apple that I'm concerned about moving to the other tank because if it were to die, it would nuke the tank. I found these extremely vibrant strawberry crabs for quite a bargain and it gave me the idea to add maybe 2 of them to the pico and turn it into an exotic invert tank. I was also considering one of these small pink/orange filter feeding cucumbers which I've kept before and found them very easy to care for. I was also thinking about one of these very small carpet nems and tube worms which I know I can get a great deal on if I get them together. Of course I wouldn't add everything at the same time but it would essentially be a filter feeders tank without fish or corals. Here are some pics of everything except the apple which I already have.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

That would be a really cool idea to do!

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

That would be a really cool idea to do!

Thanks! I never thought I'd add a crab to any tank ever again but these guys would be perfect for an invert only pico!

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

Got the strawberry crabs today!

 

[Rusty_L_Shackleford]

Where did you get the goby? My wife wants one for her biocube

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

Where did you get the goby? My wife wants one for her biocube

I live in Bangkok so my source probably wouldn't be very helpful unfortunately. If you get one, just know they hide most of the time so a 5 gallon tank is more than big enough

 

[Unique Fins]

I have done this before! It's so unique!

I did sexy shrimp, scarlet skunk, pom pom crabs, anemone crab, white patched cleaner shrimp, small cucumber, star, and a small goby!

It was one of the most interesting builds I've ever done.

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

As far as my invert only pico is concerned, I was thinking of adding this small hellfire anemone instead of the carpet anemone, one of these fan worms, and maybe this Lobo (or Symphillia if that's the correct name)...only one of the worms of course.

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

@Reefkeepers Archive instead of the first Lobo (or Symphillia), do you think these Aussie Acans would look just as good? They're half the price and would take up less space.

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

Btw, they really do look in real life how they appear in the pictures from this seller.

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

The first really colorful Lobo above is ~$41. For that price I could get a nice Acanthophyllia coral actually...it would make more sense to do that or stock the tank with more inverts/few LPS...

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

@Reefkeepers Archive instead of the first Lobo (or Symphillia), do you think these Aussie Acans would look just as good? They're half the price and would take up less space.

Ohhh. That's a hard one. Always appreciate wild caught colonies, though lobos are one of my favorite. If it's really $20 and the Lobo is $40 then that's one of the best deals I've ever heard, I'd get both, normally I'd be paying $100 for a sizeable Lobo

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

Ohhh. That's a hard one. Always appreciate wild caught colonies, though lobos are one of my favorite. If it's really $20 and the Lobo is $40 then that's one of the best deals I've ever heard, I'd get both, normally I'd be paying $100 for a sizeable Lobo

Yeah, it's ~$42 vs. $22...I'd get them both too but trying to add things a little slowly since it's a Pico that's going to be invert only. Right now it only has a small Sea Apple and 2 strawberry crabs. It's 2,5 gallons.

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

Yeah, it's ~$42 vs. $22...I'd get them both too but trying to add things a little slowly since it's a Pico that's going to be invert only. Right now it only has a small Sea Apple and 2 strawberry crabs. It's 2,5 gallons.

Then whatever you do DO NOT PUT ANYTHING AGGRESSIVE lol. Anything with sweepers will make sure its the only coral in that tank, though lobos and acans are generally good, just put them on the opposite side of the tank

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

Then whatever you do DO NOT PUT ANYTHING AGGRESSIVE lol. Anything with sweepers will make sure its the only coral in that tank, though lobos and acans are generally good, just put them on the opposite side of the tank

I'll certainly keep them separated and I do have another tank just in case I need to move one. I'll probably end up going with the Aussie Acans and the hellfire nem since it's the same seller I order from frequently who gives me discounts and lives nearby. Also, if he still has those fan worms I'd get one too... waiting for his response...

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

I'll certainly keep them separated and I do have another tank just in case I need to move one. I'll probably end up going with the Aussie Acans and the hellfire nem since it's the same seller I order from frequently who gives me discounts and lives nearby. Also, if he still has those fan worms I'd get one too... waiting for his response...

Be careful with the nem though, he might try to walk around, I'd ad him first so he can find a spot then add the acans, also thanks for the follow!

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

Be careful with the nem though, he might try to walk around, I'd ad him first so he can find a spot then add the acans, also thanks for the follow!

You seem to know a good bit about these corals specifically! These are other Acans in stock that are actually a little cheaper because they're not from Australia...

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

@Reefkeepers Archive and like I said, I could actually get any of these Acanthophyllia for the same price as that Lobo that's really colorful.

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

@Reefkeepers Archive and like I said, I could actually get any of these Acanthophyllia for the same price as that Lobo that's really colorful.

Omg were do you live and more importantly, where can I get deals like this! Never could get any wild caught colony at that price in america

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

You seem to know a good bit about these corals specifically! These are other Acans in stock that are actually a little cheaper because they're not from Australia...

Never actually kept acans myself, though I do know a bit about them