220 Carpet Anemone/Softie Reef

[dbraun15]

Here's my Carpet Anemone dominated reef--includes S. Haddoni, S. Gigantea, and S. Mertensii. Picked up the Merten's around Macna, Gig has been with me a little over 3 years, and Haddoni has been with me 8+ years. Have had a hard time keeping fish long term due to the carpet mine field, but I enjoy the nems much more than the fish. This tank is pretty much on auto pilot with monthly water changes. Enjoy and let me know what you think!

 

[dylana407]

Very nice. What's on pic 7?

 

[bubbaque]

I love carpet anemones but I have the fear of them eating my fish.

 

[dbraun15]

Very nice. What's on pic 7?

Some Rock Nems and Zoas/Palys.

 

[dbraun15]

I love carpet anemones but I have the fear of them eating my fish.

I have lost plenty of fish to the Haddoni in the 8 years I have had it...wrasses don't seem to last long. Hopefully I can find some fish that stay with me for the long haul.

 

[dbraun15]

Update 1/30/18
I have added a few fish--Clown Tang, Foxface Lo, and Trio of Azure Damsels(1 has disappeared) all from Divers Den.
Have been feeding Gig and Merten's pretty regularly and seeing a growth spurt. Some new pics...thanks for following along.

 

[lapin]

Have your anemones moved much over the years?

 

[dbraun15]

Have your anemones moved much over the years?

S. Haddoni moved all over the place when I set this tank up...he was a real pain in the rear, but finally settled. The Gig really hasn't moved since set up. The Merten's moved the first day/two, but not far from current placement. Need to find their happy place in terms of flow/light. Gigs like high flow and are rock dwellers. Haddoni/Merten's are sand dwellers and like lower flow. Hope that helps.

 

[dbraun15]

Here's something I've never seen before. These clowns have been with me about 8 years and are laying eggs like clockwork, but ive never seen them have eggs ready to hatch and also lay a new clutch at the same time...anybody seen that?

 

[bw777]

Nice! What lights do you have?

 

[dbraun15]

Nice! What lights do you have?

Old school AI Sols...never upgraded/changed. I actually can't stand them, but don't want to spend the money to buy new lights. Had T5's before this and would go back to them in a heartbeat if I didn't have sticker shock.

 

[dbraun15]

Been a while since my last update. Been having some issues with keeping fish alive as my S.Haddoni has caught a few fish(kupang/azure damsels, foxface, Orange shoulder Tang)...looking to add some larger tangs and looking for some recommendations. Let me know what you think and thanks for looking!

 

[Taylor t]

I love your tank! Thanks for updating. I missed this when you posted. Scape is real nice. I like the feather stuff on the right side. Mertensii is my favorite. A rock dwelling reef friendly nem. I sold one I had, but wish I kept it, wish I had room to keep it. Speed bumps in life force us to choose lol. Im grateful gigs are so forgiving once acclimated. I’ve never appreciated softies like I do now. Done the sps thing, but personally the softie coral is underappreciated IMO. Great job on your tank! I love it!

 

[dbraun15]

Thanks Taylor! I followed your threads from the beginning...I'm originally from Schaumburg, IL so know your area all too well. Congrats on your transformation and glad to see all went off without a hitch! I, like you, did the SPS thing, but with a family and children, the softie thing is the way for me to go. Thanks for following along!