Tigahboy's Macroalgae Tank(s)

[Soren]

Almost done with my scape for the IM 30L. I bought 20 lbs. of live rock from KP Aquatics, which ended up being 6 pieces. Combined 3 pieces to form the large rock to the right and broke up 1 piece into the smaller pieces on the far left. Will ultimately end up removing some of the smaller pieces once I add sand. Let me know what you think!

I like the scape , I’m a fan of the ramp up scape , it’s how my tank is setup also

+1 on the ramp up scape. I really like how it adds variety to a tank. My 125 will also have a ramp-up design with an open sandbed on one end.

 

[Tigahboy]

Looks good. Did you do the ship in water?

I chose the starter rock with no water. Still had a decent amount of life (crabs, pistol shrimps, urchin, worms) survive.

I like the scape , I’m a fan of the ramp up scape , it’s how my tank is setup also

Thank you! I do like the slope as well for this one given how long the tank is. I try to mix it up for each tank depending on the size/dimensions/etc.

Rock work looks good!

Thank you!

+1 on the ramp up scape. I really like how it adds variety to a tank. My 125 will also have a ramp-up design with an open sandbed on one end.

Nice!

 

[WheatToast]

Almost done with my scape for the IM 30L. I bought 20 lbs. of live rock from KP Aquatics, which ended up being 6 pieces. Combined 3 pieces to form the large rock to the right and broke up 1 piece into the smaller pieces on the far left. Will ultimately end up removing some of the smaller pieces once I add sand. Let me know what you think!

Great work! Keep us notified on what other hitchhikers eventually emerge.
What sand do you plan on using? I suggest Gulf Live Sand from Gulf Live Rock (awesome biodiversity).

 

[Tigahboy]

Great work! Keep us notified on what other hitchhikers eventually emerge.
What sand do you plan on using? I suggest Gulf Live Sand from Gulf Live Rock (awesome biodiversity).

Thank you! I do have some Caribsea special grade coming, but I will definitely look into that Gulf Live Sand. I'm not familiar with that.

 

[Tigahboy]

Throwback Thursday! Here's one of my mixed reef tanks from 2010. It's a custom acrylic 35 gallon with a DIY glass sump under it. I was running T5s over this one.

 

[James_O]

Throwback Thursday! Here's one of my mixed reef tanks from 2010. It's a custom acrylic 35 gallon with a DIY glass sump under it. I was running T5s over this one.

Awesome! Your tanks are always super clear.

 

[Tigahboy]

I recently traded macroalgae with another macroalgae enthusiast and received this beautiful macroalgae sampler pack (with 7 species that I do not currently own) and bonus air plants!

 

[WheatToast]

I recently traded macroalgae with another macroalgae enthusiast and received this beautiful macroalgae sampler pack (with 7 species that I do not currently own) and bonus air plants!

Beautiful specimens and amazing photography! Every image you take is a masterpiece!
What species did you obtain... and do I spot the ultra rare Caulerpa verticillata?

 

[Tigahboy]

Beautiful specimens and amazing photography! Every image you take is a masterpiece!
What species did you obtain... and do I spot the ultra rare Caulerpa verticillata?

Thanks! Yes, you do! I'll work on a complete list (still working through it all myself).

 

[James_O]

I recently traded macroalgae with another macroalgae enthusiast and received this beautiful macroalgae sampler pack (with 7 species that I do not currently own) and bonus air plants!

How do you take such good pictures!?

 

[WheatToast]

Thanks! Yes, you do! I'll work on a complete list (still working through it all myself).

Thanks! Caulerpa verticillata reminds me of the freshwater Cabomba and I have always wondered what it would look like alongside freshwater rocks, sand, and lighting (the recipe for a diatom outbreak... as I unfortunately figured out when I set up my first marine system ).

 

[Tigahboy]

How do you take such good pictures!?

I think the picture taking part is equally as enjoyable as the tank keeping part for me. ;Cat

 

[Tigahboy]

IM 30L now with sand (about 30 lbs worth of Caribsea Special Grade Reef Sand).

 

[Eagle_Steve]

IM 30L now with sand (about 30 lbs worth of Caribsea Special Grade Reef Sand).

For some reason, I see a nice mangrove coming from the top right rock lol.

 

[WheatToast]

IM 30L now with sand (about 30 lbs worth of Caribsea Special Grade Reef Sand).

Great work with the depth! Personally, a Spiny oyster would look fantastic in that cave under the largest boulder.
Edit: do you plan on adding powerheads in the future?

 

[Tigahboy]

Great work with the depth! Personally, a Spiny oyster would look fantastic in that cave under the largest boulder.
Edit: do you plan on adding powerheads in the future?

Would love a spiny oyster! I do plan to add a wave maker as well as getting a real light for this tank (just using a spare light I had lying around so I can see what I'm doing until the light arrives).

 

[Tigahboy]

Guys, I’m excited! Aqua Illumination printed out one of my photos and hung it up in their offices. They sent me this shot.

 

[dvgyfresh]

Guys, I’m excited! Aqua Illumination printed out one of my photos and hung it up in their offices. They sent me this shot.

That’s is awesome man!! Also I think I’ve seen that couch before ;Hilarious

 

[Tigahboy]

That’s is awesome man!! Also I think I’ve seen that couch before ;Hilarious

I wish I had a couch in my office.

 

[dvgyfresh]

I wish I had a couch in my office.

I wish I had a tank in mine! Then I may not be as productive tho