AlexLT macroalgae tank

AlexLT · Apr 21, 2025

Unfortunately, I was wrong, the sponge does not grow but began to degrade. I moved it to less intense lighting. I am currently observing the condition.

AlexLT · Apr 21, 2025

The ascidia didn't like the place either and shed. I also moved it to a place with less intense lighting.

AlexLT · Apr 21, 2025

And some more bad news. Oodinium. The fish were quarantined, treated and moved to another tank. Aquarium without fish. There will be changes in the concept. I started to form a new landscape. Adding some SPS.

AlexLT · Apr 21, 2025

AlexLT · Apr 21, 2025

I'll be making changes to the system for a couple of months and then I'll come back, it'll be interesting

Ocypode sinensis · Apr 21, 2025

Gorgeous tank and clean algae! Some questions and I will be very happy if you could answer them:

How do you manage to keep the macros free of hair algae? (especially those flat garcilia).
How much do you dose for trace elements and iodine?
Does the clownfish host at the Borneman anemone (Phymanthus buitendijki)?
What are the advantages of low par/long photoperiod? Does the SPS seem to be effected?

I have a macro tank and I have been shifting it to a coral quarantine tank on the basis of all macros. Hopeing I can learn form you success!

AlexLT · Apr 21, 2025

Ocypode sinensis said:
Gorgeous tank and clean algae! Some questions and I will be very happy if you could answer them:

How do you manage to keep the macros free of hair algae? (especially those flat garcilia).
How much do you dose for trace elements and iodine?
Does the clownfish host at the Borneman anemone (Phymanthus buitendijki)?
What are the advantages of low par/long photoperiod? Does the SPS seem to be effected?

I have a macro tank and I have been shifting it to a coral quarantine tank on the basis of all macros. Hopeing I can learn form you success!

Thank you. Many questions. I will try to answer in order. Clownfish Ocellaris and Percula host in sand anemones. Tested in more than one aquarium.

AlexLT · Apr 21, 2025

Ocypode sinensis said:
Gorgeous tank and clean algae! Some questions and I will be very happy if you could answer them:

How do you manage to keep the macros free of hair algae? (especially those flat garcilia).
How much do you dose for trace elements and iodine?
Does the clownfish host at the Borneman anemone (Phymanthus buitendijki)?
What are the advantages of low par/long photoperiod? Does the SPS seem to be effected?

I have a macro tank and I have been shifting it to a coral quarantine tank on the basis of all macros. Hopeing I can learn form you success!

What are the advantages of low par/long photoperiod? Does the SPS seem to be effected?

I don't think there are any advantages. It's more convenient for me. And I need low light areas at the edges.

AlexLT · Apr 21, 2025

Ocypode sinensis said:
Gorgeous tank and clean algae! Some questions and I will be very happy if you could answer them:

How do you manage to keep the macros free of hair algae? (especially those flat garcilia).
How much do you dose for trace elements and iodine?
Does the clownfish host at the Borneman anemone (Phymanthus buitendijki)?
What are the advantages of low par/long photoperiod? Does the SPS seem to be effected?

I have a macro tank and I have been shifting it to a coral quarantine tank on the basis of all macros. Hopeing I can learn form you success!

How do you manage to keep the macros free of hair algae? (especially those flat garcilia).

The biomass of the right algae is large, hair algae do not grow)

AlexLT · Apr 21, 2025

Ocypode sinensis said:
Gorgeous tank and clean algae! Some questions and I will be very happy if you could answer them:

How do you manage to keep the macros free of hair algae? (especially those flat garcilia).
How much do you dose for trace elements and iodine?
Does the clownfish host at the Borneman anemone (Phymanthus buitendijki)?
What are the advantages of low par/long photoperiod? Does the SPS seem to be effected?

I have a macro tank and I have been shifting it to a coral quarantine tank on the basis of all macros. Hopeing I can learn form you success!

How much do you dose for trace elements and iodine?
Yes, I dose the macroelements nitrogen, phosphate, potassium, iron, as well as iodine and trace elements. But the dosage will not tell you anything. I now use only our local supplements. They are sold only here in Russia. I recommend focusing on the user tigahboy's experience with supplements.