4’x2’x2’ build… The Dragons’ Forest

[Dave1993]

They’re both in my nano however I may try the Deresa in my 4’ tank when it outgrows my nano.

dang was hoping u we're gonna say in ur 4 ft want to try a maxima in mine but cba with angels eating it lol

 

[i cant think]

dang was hoping u we're gonna say in ur 4 ft want to try a maxima in mine but cba with angels eating it lol

I believe a few other reefers have their clams with their angels and they’re not bothered. It seems Tridacna species aren’t often predated on by angels whilst the NPS species are more so at risk.
Again, this isn’t 100% set in stone but it seems that 65-70% of the time it works. In your tank, unless you run high light (350-400PAR minimum IME) I’d stick to Tridacna squamosa and Tridacna deresa. These guys love low lighting situations (150-200 PAR but I would aim for closer to 200).

Mine only grow stupidly fast because they’re under higher levels of lighting at 50% alone. 100% would bleach them and the surrounding SPS. I believe my Maxima is under 400-450 PAR and my Deresa is under 300-350 PAR.

 

[Dave1993]

I believe a few other reefers have their clams with their angels and they’re not bothered. It seems Tridacna species aren’t often predated on by angels whilst the NPS species are more so at risk.
Again, this isn’t 100% set in stone but it seems that 65-70% of the time it works. In your tank, unless you run high light (350-400PAR minimum IME) I’d stick to Tridacna squamosa and Tridacna deresa. These guys love low lighting situations (150-200 PAR but I would aim for closer to 200).

Mine only grow stupidly fast because they’re under higher levels of lighting at 50% alone. 100% would bleach them and the surrounding SPS. I believe my Maxima is under 400-450 PAR and my Deresa is under 300-350 PAR.

have you used a par meter ?

 

[i cant think]

have you used a par meter ?

I haven’t used one however I am taking estimates from when one was used in the same tank with a very similar structure at full power (the sand alone was getting 600 PAR).

 

[Tcook]

I haven’t used one however I am taking estimates from when one was used in the same tank with a very similar structure at full power (the sand alone was getting 600 PAR).

How deep is this tank?

 

[i cant think]

How deep is this tank?

1’ deep. It’s dimensions are 3’x16”x1’ (LxWxH).
Here’s an FTS plus my most personable fish in there

 

[Tcook]

1’ deep. It’s dimensions are 3’x16”x1’ (LxWxH).
Here’s an FTS plus my most personable fish in there

Ah. No wonder the par. I would leave those clams there. What great dimensions, especially for top down viewing.

 

[i cant think]

Ah. No wonder the par. I would leave those clams there. What great dimensions, especially for top down viewing.

Yup! The tank is designed to be done top down
I would love to leave them both in here but they’ll both outgrow the tank soon (The deresa is already running out of room to sit in the tank).

 

[i cant think]

Can you spot what makes this guy so much more special than the others I’ve seen?

By the way, the photos aren’t great and have many particles in the photo because I gave them an incredibly heavy feed to disperse aggression.

I never thought only 6 months would show a difference with this girl but dang!
Here’s the most recent photo of her for comparison.

 

[i cant think]

Well, when I get a 5’ tank (yes it’s no longer a case of if!) I have a good list of fish I’d love to add haha.
First off (probably unsurprisingly) another Angel, specifically Centropyge multicolour.
And obviously a rather extensive list of wrasse with my first 3 being;
C. shutmani
P. attenuatus
A. chrycosephalus (I am going to leave one gap open for if Hawaii’s going to reopen)

This may mean some fish will have to go unfortunately however until I see true aggression that lasts Atleast 2 days I probably won’t separate anyone.

 

[Dave1993]

get a achilles only concern is a very expensive fish and it could just die on you but u know what ur doing

 

[i cant think]

get a achilles only concern is a very expensive fish and it could just die on you but u know what ur doing

An Achilles was on the list but I’d rather have a 7’ tank as the room an Achilles takes up removes like 3-4 possibly even 5-6 wrasses or other small fish.

 

[i cant think]

I don’t know if I updated this however this torch finally let go of his final head unfortunately.
Here’s a photo from Jan 1st 2020.

And a photo from today.

 

[i cant think]

For anyone interested in seeing my CBB through the years, here you go from 2020 all the way to May 2023
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/just-a-quick-cbb-spam.990108/

 

[Tcook]

Did you go look at the Vivien?

 

[i cant think]

Did you go look at the Vivien?

Not yet, I’ll see Atleast one on Sunday as he’s said he’ll save Atleast one. He’s also getting in hemitaeniatus but… It’s a brown flasher 90% of the time if I’m honest.

 

[i cant think]

Not much to update on so here’s a few photos of Fuschia blooms I’ve gotten

 

[Petcrazyson]

Saw one of these guys at the store today

 

[Petcrazyson]

Also as you prob know

 

[i cant think]

Saw one of these guys at the store today

Anyone got a spare 8’ tank they can lend?