My 40 gallon recife build

[kingranch2003]

I have been doing it for years, no more interest in my area.

I have sadly noticed the same thing in my area. Of course it could just be that I'm only now starting out. Maybe I just haven't found the circle down here yet. I am really happy to have joined r2r. You all have been so gracious sharing your knowledge. (I think Luis is right about your biocube, amazing!)

 

[kevgib67]

 

[kingranch2003]

That was the best thing ever to wake up to this morning Epic!

 

[kingranch2003]

I appreciate the tips on the Cleanup crew. You guys were 100% correct about nassarius snails for the sandbed. I was surprised by how well they are keeping it turned over. I've added a couple of new corals today. I found a little hammer that has long polyps (kind of torch like). And I grabbed my first couple of zoas to see if they like my tank.

 

[kevgib67]

I appreciate the tips on the Cleanup crew. You guys were 100% correct about nassarius snails for the sandbed. I was surprised by how well they are keeping it turned over. I've added a couple of new corals today. I found a little hammer that has long polyps (kind of torch like). And I grabbed my first couple of zoas to see if they like my tank.

It is filling with life!

 

[luis angel]

I appreciate the tips on the Cleanup crew. You guys were 100% correct about nassarius snails for the sandbed. I was surprised by how well they are keeping it turned over. I've added a couple of new corals today. I found a little hammer that has long polyps (kind of torch like). And I grabbed my first couple of zoas to see if they like my tank.

Of course they will like your tank, zoas are strong, each zoa is different and in each tank they behave differently, my zoas like to be high up on the rocks but many people keep them down, they adapt very well to all environment

 

[kingranch2003]

Of course they will like your tank, zoas are strong, each zoa is different and in each tank they behave differently, my zoas like to be high up on the rocks but many people keep them down, they adapt very well to all environment

I'll definitely try to figure out what they like best. I started one colony on the sandbed and one just a little higher. I'll adjust them based on what they like. The other colony has several colors. LFS had a sale going today, I got lucky.

 

[kevgib67]

I'll definitely try to figure out what they like best. I started one colony on the sandbed and one just a little higher. I'll adjust them based on what they like. The other colony has several colors. LFS had a sale going today, I got lucky.

I keep my zoa garden on an island.

 

[kingranch2003]

It is filling with life!

It's so satisfying to see it finally! I'd envisioned this for so long. Now I just have to make sure I keep them all happy! You've all been so supportive.

 

[luis angel]

I keep my zoa garden on an island.

That's a great idea, due to my lack of knowledge I put my zoas on my main rock, I don't regret it lol but it's a great idea to create a separate island for them, when my friend gave me the tank I still hadn't found R2R or my mentor Kevin but little by little we will see what comes out of my tank lol

 

[kevgib67]

That's a great idea, due to my lack of knowledge I put my zoas on my main rock, I don't regret it lol but it's a great idea to create a separate island for them, when my friend gave me the tank I still hadn't found R2R or my mentor Kevin but little by little we will see what comes out of my tank lol

I try to keep anything that has the ability to spread where I might not want it isolated on an island.

 

[luis angel]

I try to keep anything that has the ability to spread where I might not want it isolated on an island.

I also have gsp but I did put that one on the back wall

 

[kevgib67]

I also have gsp but I did put that one on the back wall

A popular place! I love the way the polyps flow in the current. Looks like the tuxedo is already hard at work!

 

[luis angel]

A popular place! I love the way the polyps flow in the current. Looks like the tuxedo is already hard at work!

The tuxedo has been working since the first moment I put it in the tank, thanks for the recommendation Kev!

 

[kevgib67]

The tuxedo has been working since the first moment I put it in the tank, thanks for the recommendation Kev!

You’ll never be without one now.

 

[luis angel]

You’ll never be without one now.

You can be sure, my wife loved it and what the boss (my wife lol not me ) of the house says is law lol

 

[kingranch2003]

I try to keep anything that has the ability to spread where I might not want it isolated on an island.

That is the first thing your eyes are drawn to. Is that a piece of live rock you've started with to make the island?

 

[kingranch2003]

You can be sure, my wife loved it and what the boss (my wife lol not me ) of the house says is law lol

I'm glad it's not just me

 

[kingranch2003]

I also have gsp but I did put that one on the back wall

I really want to have a gsp back wall. Do you just start by gluing a piece up there on rock?

 

[kevgib67]

That is the first thing your eyes are drawn to. Is that a piece of live rock you've started with to make the island?

I started with live rock but I think that was an old piece of live rock ( no longer alive) from when I tore down my tank 10 years prior.