MKL’s IM 30L

[Mjl714]

I’m getting concerned that my rainbow bta’s are becoming hostile with my chicago sunburst bta so I’m separating them and adding carbon. Any thoughts?

 

[Mjl714]

Nems looking photogenic…

 

[inetjnky]

Tank looks great! My BTA had that translucent look when I first bought it at my local swap along with most of all the rest of them the guy was selling. Went away after two weeks in my tank. I still have it 5 years and many splits later. I’d love to get a Chicago sunburst and setup a 60g cube nem tank with clown harem… someday…

 

[Adrift]

You animals are absolutely stunning!
After I finish the tank I’m trying to get going, I will definitely look into an AIO

 

[Mjl714]

You animals are absolutely stunning!
After I finish the tank I’m trying to get going, I will definitely look into an AIO

Thanks a lot, I’m enjoying your build thread, lot’s of good pictures and progress.

 

[sacutshall]

Clowns continue to avoid the nems...

If they are tank raised. They may never host. I have a Friend that sells tons of clowns. He takes them after the fry stage in a tank full of nems. they learn young to host. if raised in a sterile tank they never learn. however you can teach an old dog new trick.

 

[AnotherReefHobbyist]

My clownfish has a problem with hosting coral he shouldn’t be and harming them, whole different situation going on here!

 

[KellyCorals]

Man I’m loving your Nems! I can’t wait to get one for my tank. How long did you have to wait before introducing it? I’ve heard the tank has to be very established.

 

[Mjl714]

Man I’m loving your Nems! I can’t wait to get one for my tank. How long did you have to wait before introducing it? I’ve heard the tank has to be very established.

I’m very fortunate with the nems, the rainbows are all splits from one. As far as how long to wait, there’s really not a standard timeframe, IMHO your tanks ability to support nems is more related to your tanks established stability (parameters and nutrients). some tanks achieve this sooner than others.

Good luck with your tank.

 

[ceaver]

Nice tank! These IMs really are awesome. I almost feel like having mine in the kitchen would be too distracting (it's bad enough being the living room).

 

[Mjl714]

Nice tank! These IMs really are awesome. I almost feel like having mine in the kitchen would be too distracting (it's bad enough being the living room).

I’ve got two tanks, the IM and another 75 gallon Marineland in the living room.

 

[Mjl714]

Time for a diatomaceous earth water polish!

 

[AnotherReefHobbyist]

Time for a diatomaceous earth water polish!

That looks amazingly clear!

 

[Mjl714]

Acan

looking especially photogenic after feeding on algae scraped off glass.

 

[Mjl714]

The rainbow bta garden is in full bloom, with and without 20k light filter.

 

[Mjl714]

I thought my tank really demonstrated bta’s, all from one original nem, some of which are now bubbled up and some are not, as some might expect more light (AI 16 HD) and less flow appears to = bubbling.

 

[acropora4u]

dang! nice build!!!

 

[Projects with Sam]

really amazing nems! last picture with flow & light differences is telling!

 

[Reef.]

The rainbow bta garden is in full bloom, with and without 20k light filter.

Looks like the clowns and nem have teamed up?

 

[Mjl714]

Oh clowns love the nems