00W's AIO Smorgasbord

[luis angel]

Try adding some macroalgae to your tank.

It's a good idea but don't you need a sump for that?

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

It's a good idea but don't you need a sump for that?

There are some really nice display tank macro.

 

[00W]

Thank you very much, I will keep your advices in mind, the truth is that changing 5g a month has been good for me, the problem has been no3 and po4, I know that I overfeed the fish and corals, but since that is what is working for me in growth and color I am looking for a solution for no3 and po4 so that they do not go up too much

Experiments and testing make it fun Luis!
Change an amount in a week,test before and after then do the same thing next week
You'll see where you are at, what you need to do and what you're tank is telling you.

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

@luis angel congrats on becoming a valuable member!

 

[luis angel]

@luis angel congrats on becoming a valuable member!

Thank you very much Walker!

 

[Calmwaters]

How mean are yellow tail damsels?

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

How mean are yellow tail damsels?

They are usually peaceful, but they definitely can be a jerk when they want too.

 

[Calmwaters]

They are usually peaceful, but they definitely can be a jerk when they want too.

Thank you!

 

[JoJosReef]

It's a good idea but don't you need a sump for that?

Lots of beautiful display macros! I recommend Botrycladia, Gracilaria hayi (pom pom gracilaria) and codium as beginner macros. Then you can move on to macros like dragon's breath, Galaxaura (gorgeous), and blue hypnea. Lots of other less common red and green macros -- you are in FL, so you can get some interesting Caulerpas also (illegal in CA). Just take care, because some species of Caulerpa can become rather invasive and have a higher tendency to "go sexual", which can mess up your tank if not caught early (high levels of respiration, pH swings, and nutrient bombardment from releasing spores and disintegrating:

Macroalgae Care - Reef Cleaners

For the most part, macroalgae is simple to care for and is a great way to add color and diversity to your tank.

www.reefcleaners.org

Overall I'm a big big macroalgae fan and need to get back into into it! Only issue I had was them stripping nutrients too well.

 

[luis angel]

There are some really nice display tank macro.

Lots of beautiful display macros! I recommend Botrycladia, Gracilaria hayi (pom pom gracilaria) and codium as beginner macros. Then you can move on to macros like dragon's breath, Galaxaura (gorgeous), and blue hypnea. Lots of other less common red and green macros -- you are in FL, so you can get some interesting Caulerpas also (illegal in CA). Just take care, because some species of Caulerpa can become rather invasive and have a higher tendency to "go sexual", which can mess up your tank if not caught early (high levels of respiration, pH swings, and nutrient bombardment from releasing spores and disintegrating:

Macroalgae Care - Reef Cleaners

For the most part, macroalgae is simple to care for and is a great way to add color and diversity to your tank.

www.reefcleaners.org

Overall I'm a big big macroalgae fan and need to get back into into it! Only issue I had was them stripping nutrients too well.

I had no idea, I thought they were only used in the sump.

 

[luis angel]

Today's parameters.
Alk 149 ( 8.2 )
Ph 7.8
Mag 1491
Ca 414
Phos 1.2
Ammo 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 22

And finally found it!

 

[JoJosReef]

I had no idea, I thought they were only used in the sump.

Pom pom graci "planted" in an empty shell (+blenny)

Codium bush attached to rock

Botrycladia growing up in the center

 

[Calmwaters]

Pom pom graci "planted" in an empty shell (+blenny)

Codium bush attached to rock

Botrycladia growing up in the center

Oh my gosh I love it!!! I never thought about putting micro algae in the DT! It would be like combining my love of my freshwater planted tanks with my love of corals in my saltwater tank!!!

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

Pom pom graci "planted" in an empty shell (+blenny)

Codium bush attached to rock

Botrycladia growing up in the center

I have been looking for some pom pom graci. Its beautiful!

 

[JoJosReef]

I have been looking for some pom pom graci. Its beautiful!

It grows fast. I'm often having to trim and toss. If we ever get a thermos frag swap going I can send some.

 

[ESABOE]

I will get one for you when I finish eating my yummy enchiladas I made for supper.

Got any sticker love?

 

[00W]

 

[Calmwaters]

Got any sticker love?

So sorry I forgot about it last night and this morning I was in a dish to go get stuff done and forgot again! I haven't put it on my stand yet because my husband plans on doing some upgrades to the stand eventually.

 

[ESABOE]

So sorry I forgot about it last night and this morning I was in a dish to go get stuff done and forgot again! I haven't put it on my stand yet because my husband plans on doing some upgrades to the stand eventually.

Thank you!

In case you boys wanted to know - that’s the girl power smorgasbord logo! Muhahaha

 

[Calmwaters]

I need to make a document for church voting tomorrow and my laptop won't start! I don't know what to do.