Macro Algae & Corals 25 Gallon Peninsula

[OldRed1]

Really liking the rock structure

Really loving the bare bottom tank look, too. But since this tank revolves around a burrowing calico box crab, sand seems like a must have haha.

 

[jabberwock]

Really loving the bare bottom tank look, too. But since this tank revolves around a burrowing calico box crab, sand seems like a must have haha.

For sure, I would think that rubble of varying sizes would be helpful too. If you have some extra rock lying around, just break it up with a hammer.

 

[OldRed1]

Plan is to move some of the sand and rock from my current Nano tank into this one!

 

[Mschmidt]

Black substrate in this one?

 

[OldRed1]

Black substrate in this one?

Oh that could be cool! Hadn’t thought of that earlier, just bought a bag of aragonite sand and a bag of Fiji Pink.

 

[jabberwock]

Thank you! Currently debating whether to seed this tank with another order from Tampa Bay Saltwater. Just gotta watch the budget, you know….

If you can pull a couple smaller rocks out of your main tank, that would work, or, you could add some ceramic media to the main tank for a while and let it get occupied by the wonderful diversity of bacteria that you have in your ocean live rock, and then use the media to start the crabitat!

 

[jabberwock]

I also have a crabitat! I have a pretty big red mithrax crab living in this 15.5 gallon Flex along with a few whelks. I call it the "Sin Bin". I am using it for some macro alage grow out as well. Having two tanks is more work, and obviously, the bulk of my time is spent on my main display...

I am just starting an experiment to see if the crab can serve as CUC for the main display by putting parts of equipment covered with algae into the sin bin for cleaning.

 

[OldRed1]

I also have a crabitat! I have a pretty big red mithrax crab living in this 15.5 gallon Flex along with a few whelks. I call it the "Sin Bin". I am using it for some macro alage grow out as well. Having two tanks is more work, and obviously, the bulk of my time is spent on my main display...

I am just starting an experiment to see if the crab can serve as CUC for the main display by putting parts of equipment covered with algae into the sin bin for cleaning.

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What a beautiful tank! That’s so cool!

 

[OldRed1]

New tank is wet!

 

[Mschmidt]

Looking good!

 

[OldRed1]

Uh….What? Could this be a Medusa worm of some sort?

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

Uh….What? Could this be a Medusa worm of some sort?

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Looks likely to me, though I'm not sure what species.

 

[jabberwock]

Here is a tip: Don't google, images of white medusa worms...

 

[Mschmidt]

Here is a tip: Don't google, images of white medusa worms...

well now you have me interested. I'll probably still heed your advice.

 

[OldRed1]

The second Nano tank now has an actual stand…no more worrying about the tank tipping over now!

 

[OldRed1]

Hate when I get my foot caught in a bi-valve!

 

[TheWackyWiz]

Looks great!!! I've been looking for some Caulerpa Mexicana to add to my Macro Tank. Where did you get yours?

Also, do have any issues with your urchin eating your algae? I've had one in the past that would go straight for my red ogo no matter how much I fed it.

heres my low tech macro tank

 

[OldRed1]

Looks great!!! I've been looking for some Caulerpa Mexicana to add to my Macro Tank. Where did you get yours?

Also, do have any issues with your urchin eating your algae? I've had one in the past that would go straight for my red ogo no matter how much I fed it.

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heres my low tech macro tank

Yea, sadly I’ve had to get rid of all my urchins. Your tank looks beautiful! What powerhead is that?

 

[TheWackyWiz]

Yea, sadly I’ve had to get rid of all my urchins. Your tank looks beautiful! What powerhead is that?

Thanks! It's the Hydor Koralia Nano which has been a great value. I think this is the 4th tank I've had it in!

 

[OldRed1]

New corals from @Tidal Gardens acclimating!