Setting up a 10 gal sexy shrimp tank!

[Paul_Bello45]

I'm in the process of setting up a nano sexy tank and any help/advice would be greatly appreciated! I've had a 29 gal freshwater setup that I had to redo once (we were moving and my dad put the tank in the back of his truck for a 10 hour drive, needless to say, they were DOA).

 

[brandon429]

I have kept them before and they are relatively easy for a matured system. only drawback was they like to perch on some corals and its irritating, but most just look past that and enjoy the easy animal as a good long term reef pet. post pics as you start your build the system is a good size for a starting tank, should work well

 

[Paul_Bello45]

I have a 3in sand bed, about 7ish lbs of live rock, and a magarita and cerith snail. I'm going to get a radioactive favia for the tank. What type of placement does it like (lighting, flow, etc) and what do I need to feed it? Any help is appreciated

 

[Paul_Bello45]

Also I got these $20 LEDs from walmart and I feel like they will be inadequate for anything I want and I was wondering what kind of light I should get aside from LEDs. I just don't have the money for it atm. The fixture holds one bulb

 

[KorD]

you could always go with T5HO. They are great lights for an inexpensive price... best place to check is craigslist.

 

[Paul_Bello45]

I'm going to order the favia as a frag. Are there any special things I need to do for it?

 

[afamousjohnson]

Dip it for pests - look up dipping corals and u will find a lot of info.

 

[afamousjohnson]

You will prolly loose the color on your favia with the Walmart light? There are also cheap 80-100 led light options for a small tank with what your planning. Maybe even a par 38 bulb or something. Really don't need anything to strong as they can take a lower light.

Sexy's are awesome. They dance. Get them a mushroom or hammer or something like that and they will all hang on and around it. Lil buggers are opportunistic tho and I have busted them messing with my Lps and SPS especially. Should also get a boxer - pom pom crab to go with the mix. They look great together and are super cool to.
good luck

 

[Paul_Bello45]

Thanks for the info! I am planning on getting a couple pom pom crabs down the road. I love their little anemones!! Also I am purchasing the favia from WWC

 

[Paul_Bello45]

Is this aiptasia? If so how do I get rid of it, it's the only one I see as of now

 

[KorD]

Yes it is. uses aphasia X or joes juice to kill them.. read and follow instructions in the box.

 

[Paul_Bello45]

Thanks for the help!