Kataro
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I'm currently looking for more Nano Gobies and of course more algae to add into the tank! Hoping more start coming in soon.
Waterbox 130.4 Macroalgae Display
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I'm currently looking for more Nano Gobies and of course more algae to add into the tank! Hoping more start coming in soon.
Kataro
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Here are some new pictures from today!
Sea apple been moving along the rock trying to find a new place to feast.
Emperor Shrimp still going strong! I try to feed him a big piece of squid every other day or so
Nemastoma, this one keep peeling off but it looks like fishing line is the winner to keeping it down!
Fauchea love growing in the shades
Cryptomenia Sp (Blade Algae)
Galaxaura growing like mad!
Sea apple been moving along the rock trying to find a new place to feast.
Emperor Shrimp still going strong! I try to feed him a big piece of squid every other day or so
Nemastoma, this one keep peeling off but it looks like fishing line is the winner to keeping it down!
Fauchea love growing in the shades
Cryptomenia Sp (Blade Algae)
Galaxaura growing like mad!
Kataro
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Got a bit bored tonight and decided to snap some quick pics of the tank during feeding time.
Feeding takes about 30-40 Minutes.
I first dose a good amount of phytofeast to cloudy up the tank and get everything to open up. Then I dose some R.O.E / Tigger Feast / Brine Shrimp for all the fishes, shrimps, and crabs. Finally I dose a mixture of Roti Feast / Reef Roid, or Oyster Feast; this help feed all filter feeders.
Doryrhamphus Excisus out looking for some Tigger Pods
Carnation Corals really open up after a Phytofeast feeding
Sea Cucumbers (Colochirus Robustus)
Caribbean Oyster (Spondyllus sp.)
Red Claw Shrimps (Cuapetes Tenuipes) out from his cave.
Feather Starfish perched right in front of the Mp40 stream
Crinoid Squat Lobster (Allogalathea Elegans) getting in on the feast!
Feeding takes about 30-40 Minutes.
I first dose a good amount of phytofeast to cloudy up the tank and get everything to open up. Then I dose some R.O.E / Tigger Feast / Brine Shrimp for all the fishes, shrimps, and crabs. Finally I dose a mixture of Roti Feast / Reef Roid, or Oyster Feast; this help feed all filter feeders.
Doryrhamphus Excisus out looking for some Tigger Pods
Carnation Corals really open up after a Phytofeast feeding
Sea Cucumbers (Colochirus Robustus)
Caribbean Oyster (Spondyllus sp.)
Red Claw Shrimps (Cuapetes Tenuipes) out from his cave.
Feather Starfish perched right in front of the Mp40 stream
Crinoid Squat Lobster (Allogalathea Elegans) getting in on the feast!
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Gorgeous!
Kataro
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Sorry for the lack of update guys! I've been busy with the tax season / work so I've been neglecting the tank.
I did finally get the chance to clean up the tank a little bit and did some pictures though!
Some new Xmas worm rocks
My Sea Apple with his buddy. I'm getting a very special Sea Apple in soon, can't wait to show you guys!
Another Shot
Sea Cucumber invading my algae
Carnation Coral still going strong!
Nemastoma has finally started to grow more
Fauchea Sp.
I had thought this sea fan was a goner but it has stopped RTNing!
Hope you guys enjoy! I will try to get more shots throughout this week!
I did finally get the chance to clean up the tank a little bit and did some pictures though!
Some new Xmas worm rocks
My Sea Apple with his buddy. I'm getting a very special Sea Apple in soon, can't wait to show you guys!
Another Shot
Sea Cucumber invading my algae
Carnation Coral still going strong!
Nemastoma has finally started to grow more
Fauchea Sp.
I had thought this sea fan was a goner but it has stopped RTNing!
Hope you guys enjoy! I will try to get more shots throughout this week!
It is such a pleasure to look at your fabulous pics!
Kataro
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So it's been pretty hectic here and I've neglected the tank for the last 2 weeks.
A problem I was having was with Cyanobacteria growing over everything in the tank. It started in one spot a few weeks back and it has been slowly spreading throughout the tank, so I decided to use Chemiclean a few days ago and it has since destroyed any Cyanobacteria!
My phosphate has been kept below 0.20 and have not seen any other nuisance algae beside Bubble algae, but even that grows very slowly in this tank. So hopefully cyanobacteria wont come back!
Here are some pictures after an overhaul of the tank today!
Colony of Colochirus robustus resting on my String of Pearl Algae. They've been reproducing asexually like mad in here.
Xmas worms are still doing good!
More Xmas Worms (Note the Allogalathea elegans aka Crinoid Squat Lobster)
Closer Look
Red worm Cluster Duster
Cluster Duster (Bispira brunnea]
Feather Starfish
Carnation coral still going strong!
Trimma Cana
A problem I was having was with Cyanobacteria growing over everything in the tank. It started in one spot a few weeks back and it has been slowly spreading throughout the tank, so I decided to use Chemiclean a few days ago and it has since destroyed any Cyanobacteria!
My phosphate has been kept below 0.20 and have not seen any other nuisance algae beside Bubble algae, but even that grows very slowly in this tank. So hopefully cyanobacteria wont come back!
Here are some pictures after an overhaul of the tank today!
Colony of Colochirus robustus resting on my String of Pearl Algae. They've been reproducing asexually like mad in here.
Xmas worms are still doing good!
More Xmas Worms (Note the Allogalathea elegans aka Crinoid Squat Lobster)
Closer Look
Red worm Cluster Duster
Cluster Duster (Bispira brunnea]
Feather Starfish
Carnation coral still going strong!
Trimma Cana
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More great pics! Glad to hear you got through a cyano phase. I too am getting some bubble algae. I got it off one rock, now it's popping up on another. Emerald crabs are said to be good for this. I may try one soon if I'm not successful myself.
Your christmas tree worms are vivid!
Your christmas tree worms are vivid!
kcrush4989
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Beautiful macro tank. Where did you find such nice macro?
Kataro
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Got around to doing some shot of the Macroalgae! They've been growing like crazy in the tank and help keep the phosphate / nitrate down.
Purple Shimmer Algae (ID?)
Some Dasya Sp / Barbed Heart Algae (ID?) / Galaxaura Sp
Fauchae Sp.
Nemastoma Sp
Hypnea Pannosa
Dragon Breath
String of Pearl (ID?)
Purple Shimmer Algae (ID?)
Some Dasya Sp / Barbed Heart Algae (ID?) / Galaxaura Sp
Fauchae Sp.
Nemastoma Sp
Hypnea Pannosa
Dragon Breath
String of Pearl (ID?)
Kataro
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Today I added a very exciting addition to the tank!
A white Sea Apple from Australia
I've been waiting a few weeks now for this to finally come in, fingers crossed that it'll do great in this tank!
I moved a few corals around and added a small gorg on this rock, the amount of life on it is ridiculous!
There are a few more items I added but they're all hiding right now. I will have to try to get them sometime this week, so keep an eye out for the next update!
A white Sea Apple from Australia
I've been waiting a few weeks now for this to finally come in, fingers crossed that it'll do great in this tank!
I moved a few corals around and added a small gorg on this rock, the amount of life on it is ridiculous!
There are a few more items I added but they're all hiding right now. I will have to try to get them sometime this week, so keep an eye out for the next update!
More?! Wow, what a collection of life you're assembling! The pics are dazzling. I look forward to seeing what else you got next update.
Maybe I missed this info in the thread here but what power settings are you running your lights at? Mind sharing your lighting file? I saw you had radions. Also, are you stilling running a skimmer? I saw 2 of them in your build. The nyos and I saw a smaller one just sitting out in one of your earlier pictures.
Kataro
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Sorry for the lack of updates! I've been busy with works and vacation to get away from this scorching heat!
I had my sister feed the tank for 2 weeks straight with no water change and when I came back... The algae had truly taken over the tank! I tested phosphate and it was still only 0.15, nitrate was still undetectable.
The only loss while I was gone was my emperor shrimp and my Caribbean Thorny Oyster.
FTS from today! I will need to do a trim soon
I purchased a Red Feather Starfish but didn't realized it would be a monster like this
The other Feather dusters are still doing good!
Most of my Sea Cucumber seem to like this spot and gathered here
Overgrown Algae
Most of my Feather duster are still going strong
Carnation Coral still holding on! It's not puffed out for this picture
My favorite Algae (Nemastoma) also exploded in growth while I was gone
I will try to get more pictures throughout the weekend here after I clean the tank up a bit!
I had my sister feed the tank for 2 weeks straight with no water change and when I came back... The algae had truly taken over the tank! I tested phosphate and it was still only 0.15, nitrate was still undetectable.
The only loss while I was gone was my emperor shrimp and my Caribbean Thorny Oyster.
FTS from today! I will need to do a trim soon
I purchased a Red Feather Starfish but didn't realized it would be a monster like this
The other Feather dusters are still doing good!
Most of my Sea Cucumber seem to like this spot and gathered here
Overgrown Algae
Most of my Feather duster are still going strong
Carnation Coral still holding on! It's not puffed out for this picture
My favorite Algae (Nemastoma) also exploded in growth while I was gone
I will try to get more pictures throughout the weekend here after I clean the tank up a bit!
