Tigahboy's Macroalgae Tank(s)
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Thank you! I got the tiger shrimp on Liveaquaria/Diver's Den. They have them on every now and then.
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Thank you! I have another macroalgae tank (UNS 5N) in the works as well. Been really enjoying this deep dive into macroalgae scaping.
All of these tanks are heavily influenced by freshwater scapes. I really love the freshwater aesthetic but I'm a saltwater guy so decided to try to blend the two.
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A few updates.
This Rhipocephalus phoenix has a decent growth rate. Sprouted 2 baby trees within a few weeks in my UNS 45A.
These blue sapphire damsels are doing a good job of keeping the flatworm population in check. They can't completely eradicate them (I see a few here and there), but I don't see any on my glass anymore.
I'll probably be taking down this 1g UNS 16C soon.
Will be replacing it with a new macroalgae project - this UNS 5N (5g). I was originally going to set-up a betta tank with this, but couldn't resist setting up another planted reef. Oh, macroalgae, I can't quit you.
This Rhipocephalus phoenix has a decent growth rate. Sprouted 2 baby trees within a few weeks in my UNS 45A.
These blue sapphire damsels are doing a good job of keeping the flatworm population in check. They can't completely eradicate them (I see a few here and there), but I don't see any on my glass anymore.
I'll probably be taking down this 1g UNS 16C soon.
Will be replacing it with a new macroalgae project - this UNS 5N (5g). I was originally going to set-up a betta tank with this, but couldn't resist setting up another planted reef. Oh, macroalgae, I can't quit you.
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Love these pics!Some random shots from the UNS 60S (lagoon).
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Thanks! They are really cool fish. Super active as well so fun to watch.
Thank you! ;Cat
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Some updates for the UNS 60S lagoon.
Finally got a hold of these yellow dwarf feather dusters. Been looking for these specific ones for awhile now for this tank.
FTS with the new worms.
Also added a Tail Spot Blenny! Named him Blen Affleck.
My grape caulerpa also went sexual (bummer b/c most of it is gone now). Always a risk when you keep caulerpa. I usually just remove the dead leaves, do a big water change, and run carbon.
Finally got a hold of these yellow dwarf feather dusters. Been looking for these specific ones for awhile now for this tank.
FTS with the new worms.
Also added a Tail Spot Blenny! Named him Blen Affleck.
My grape caulerpa also went sexual (bummer b/c most of it is gone now). Always a risk when you keep caulerpa. I usually just remove the dead leaves, do a big water change, and run carbon.
Tail spot blennys are the cutest, and you have picked a perfectly hilarious/cute name to go with him!
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Agreed! Thank you!
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This build thread has given me major inspiration! I knew I was going to have a planted macro tank in my (eventual) system, but now I want to try and see what I can do (maybe Dutch style? Nature Style?) with a bunch of different macro!
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You should definitely give it a try! If you want to keep a lot of different macros, a Dutch style sounds awesome.
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New macroalgae additions!
This super cool macroalgae that looks like an alien plant.
And a bunch of Galaxaura (been on my wishlist for awhile).
This super cool macroalgae that looks like an alien plant.
And a bunch of Galaxaura (been on my wishlist for awhile).
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LOL. Definitely would be a nice buffet feast for any tang.Nice sized pieces, my tangs saw the pics on my laptop and tried to chew through the glass to get at them!
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Still need to finalize placement for the Galaxaura (it covers up the valley too much where it is now), but here's a shot with the new additions.
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Happy Friday, reefers! Got the new additions for the lagoon situated where I want them now (moved the galaxaura off the sand to keep the valley clear), so a couple updated shots.
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My new macroalgae tank (UNS 5N) has been up and running so thought I'd share a few shots.
Added a white vinyl film to the back of the tank and slapped on a backlight that I had lying around.
Ordered some more live rock from KPA for the scape and biological filtration.
And just added a clump of gracilaria that I had in another tank as well.
Added a white vinyl film to the back of the tank and slapped on a backlight that I had lying around.
Ordered some more live rock from KPA for the scape and biological filtration.
And just added a clump of gracilaria that I had in another tank as well.
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