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Flounder might be a cool addition! I already can't keep inverts or small fish because the ray eats them very quicklyNice Bird wrasse! Can’t wait to see more livestock added to this aquarium!
Another suggestion. If you don’t plan on adding any small invertebrates and fish, you could try adding a flounder (the strangest sand sifter I can think of).
https://www.marinefishez.com/saltwater-fish/misc-saltwater-fish/flounder-lrg-detail
https://www.marinefishez.com/saltwater-fish/misc-saltwater-fish/flounder-detail
https://gulfspecimen.org/specimen/fish/boney-fish/
Awesome! I’m also curious about what other fish/invertebrates you plan to put in this tank as of now.Flounder might be a cool addition! I already can't keep inverts or small fish because the ray eats them very quickly
Not a whole lot right now. Trying to figure out how to get nitrates under control before I add more. I don't really want to do nopox and I'm also trying a no water change system but they are creeping up day by day and my chaeto doesn't seem to want to grow. I got a new light for it and I'm hoping it helps things out. Despite my nitrates being at 35 everything seems happy which is good!Update?
What are the specifications of the new light and is the Chaetomorpha receiving enough phosphates and trace elements? People tend to forget that last one (see this: Brightwell Aquatics Chaeto GRO).Not a whole lot right now. Trying to figure out how to get nitrates under control before I add more. I don't really want to do nopox and I'm also trying a no water change system but they are creeping up day by day and my chaeto doesn't seem to want to grow. I got a new light for it and I'm hoping it helps things out. Despite my nitrates being at 35 everything seems happy which is good!
I'm not sure it's possible to do a predator tank without either aggressive water change or heavy filtration... chaeto likely won't be enough, especially if you're attempting to keep SPS. Your system looks really young. Please don't take this as me nitpicking, I genuinely want you to succeed.Not a whole lot right now. Trying to figure out how to get nitrates under control before I add more. I don't really want to do nopox and I'm also trying a no water change system but they are creeping up day by day and my chaeto doesn't seem to want to grow. I got a new light for it and I'm hoping it helps things out. Despite my nitrates being at 35 everything seems happy which is good!
After I can balance things out I'm going to get a catsharks egg and maybe another tang or two
Of course, it's always possible to set up a massive display refugium with a large variety of macroalgae, seagrasses, and mangroves as well as live substrate, but that would be rather difficult to set up and maintain alongside OP's tank.I'm not sure it's possible to do a predator tank without either aggressive water change or heavy filtration... chaeto likely won't be enough, especially if you're attempting to keep SPS. Your system looks really young. Please don't take this as me nitpicking, I genuinely want you to succeed.
I was going to try GRO if it continues to stagnate and I got this light https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07D3LW3MH?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title. I had a Neptune gro before but was unimpressedWhat are the specifications of the new light and is the Chaetomorpha receiving enough phosphates and trace elements? People tend to forget that last one (see this: Brightwell Aquatics Chaeto GRO).
Appreciate the input! I also realize it might not work but I wanted to try it out, everything looks really healthy and if I need to I can do water changes. I do have heavy filtration with two stages of mechanical (Socks and fleece) plus a skimmer that's rated for heavy bioload at my volume. And a pretty large refugium. But we will see!! I'll certainly keep you all updatedI'm not sure it's possible to do a predator tank without either aggressive water change or heavy filtration... chaeto likely won't be enough, especially if you're attempting to keep SPS. Your system looks really young. Please don't take this as me nitpicking, I genuinely want you to succeed.
I went back and double checked... I saw your first posts about ordering the tank but missed the assembly. I think your filtration looks good, but I'm not sure it'll be enough without water changes or something like NOPOX. At least if you have to dose NOPOX, it'll be extra food for your coral! I'll keep up to date with you. I'd love to see how your nutrients work out.Appreciate the input! I also realize it might not work but I wanted to try it out, everything looks really healthy and if I need to I can do water changes. I do have heavy filtration with two stages of mechanical (Socks and fleece) plus a skimmer that's rated for heavy bioload at my volume. And a pretty large refugium. But we will see!! I'll certainly keep you all updated
I had never heard the word clodhopper but it's really accurate LOL! I got some clumsy fish. And I'm definitely worried about my sticks... If I'm being honest I've already had a casualty (broke overnight and then RTNd) but I'm actually surprised at how great all my torches are doing and I'm not too worries about them. All have thick stems and they retract a bit when fred lays on them but they bounce back almost immediately after he leaves! Same with all my gonisYou're brave to put torches and sticks in that tank with so many clodhoppers! I wish you luck in keeping your future colonies in one piece. Lol
Your Round stingray looks a little pale. Does it seem stressed or am I just being confused by the lighting?
Hard to take pictures of coral because my Blondie and ray follow me wherever I go in front of the glass
He's the same color since I got him and his behavior hasn't changed either. I'd say he's just solid grey and a bit darker than he seems in that picture. I'll keep an eye on it though!Your Round stingray looks a little pale. Does it seem stressed or am I just being confused by the lighting?
That’s a relief! Thanks for the reply!He's the same color since I got him and his behavior hasn't changed either. I'd say he's just solid grey and a bit darker than he seems in that picture. I'll keep an eye on it though!