Macro Algae or Soft Coral tank? Suggestions pls!!

[dawi03]

hey guys,

im setting up a 60l tank and wanting to do a macro or softie tank. what is everyones thoughts?

pros and cons for each?

thanks!!!

 

[blaxsun]

Soft corals are much more interesting. Leathers, mushrooms, zoas... oh my!

 

[twentyleagues]

The problem with macro tanks is first finding the cool macros in stock somewhere. Second macros need a good constant source of phosphate and ammonia/ nitrate, ammonia is actually better utilized by plants. Third is clean up crew you'll need to be selective on what critters you put in with the macros as a lot will also and probably first go after your macros. That being said both tanks would be nice a well set up macro tank looks as good as any softie tank I've seen. A softie tank will be easier. A nice macro tank can be as difficult as a sps dominant tank.

 

[dawi03]

The problem with macro tanks is first finding the cool macros in stock somewhere. Second macros need a good constant source of phosphate and ammonia/ nitrate, ammonia is actually better utilized by plants. Third is clean up crew you'll need to be selective on what critters you put in with the macros as a lot will also and probably first go after your macros. That being said both tanks would be nice a well set up macro tank looks as good as any softie tank I've seen. A softie tank will be easier. A nice macro tank can be as difficult as a sps dominant tank.

mmm ok fair enough!! thankyou for your help! i know softies are very easy so maybe thats the go

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I'm always going to choose a soft coral tank, so much variety you can do with them!

 

[dawi03]

I'm always going to choose a soft coral tank, so much variety you can do with them!

thanks mate! im going to buy some live rock today to make a scape, the reason why i wanted a macro tank is because i am not a fan of blue light :) but Softies I can have a white heavy light anyway i guess

 

[FUNGI]

My softie (slowing becoming mixed) tank....only missing a yellow fiji leather (good luck getting one)....

 

[dawi03]

My softie (slowing becoming mixed) tank....only missing a yellow fiji leather (good luck getting one)....

nice! love the fact your tank isnt windex blue!!

 

[CoastalTownLayabout]

Hey mate, why not have both? Only thing is, I don’t often see macro for sale at LFS’s in Aus. Depending on where you’re located you could always collect some under the pretext of doing a bit of luderick fishing.

 

[dawi03]

Hey mate, why not have both? Only thing is, I don’t often see macro for sale at LFS’s in Aus. Depending on where you’re located you could always collect some under the pretext of doing a bit of luderick fishing.

yeah im in vic that is the thought process of having both, just need to find some :) only things i can find really is dragons breath. which gives the tank a nice hue anyway