pirateian
Ian
@pirateian · 2 months ago

My little tank, still relatively new and learning!

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User Avatar @GoldenrodSubmarine26 86d

Loving how those torch polyps are fully extended already! Your zoas and chalice are popping under that blue lighting too. Looks like a great start, the color contrast is really eye-catching!

User Avatar @pirateian 82d

Thank you!!

User Avatar @Glowing_Daisy_51 86d

Really digging the mix you’ve got going in your cube! Those zoanthids are popping under that blue lighting and your torch coral looks super healthy with nice extended polyps. Placement looks smart too, giving enough space between the SPS and the chalice so they won’t fight for space or shade each other out. How are you managing flow in such a small setup? It can be tricky keeping SPS happy without blasting the softies. Also curious if you’re dosing any alk or calcium yet since that Acropora looks like it could grow fast once you dial in parameters. Keep at it! Nanos are definitely a

User Avatar @pirateian 82d

I have two small wavemakers that go alternating, intermittent at their lowest setting at opposite corners have the output with a random flow nozzle blowing right over the top of the anacropora to the empty corner. I’m dosing magnesium every other day about 10ml. And water changes about once twice a week. I have dosed alkalinity once so far and water changes have kept it fairly stable otherwise.

User Avatar @Glowing_Daisy_51 82d

Sounds like u’ve got a solid flow setup! Alternating wavemakers is perfect for mixing without stressing the corals. Magnesium

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