My SPS & Clam Tank

[jonelder68]

I had someone express concerns about ich. I never saw ich in my tank. Ever.

The next (and final) lot of fish are next. This 3rd lot is actually the most special. We saved the best for last.


The naso tang and pyramid butterfly I added show absolutely no signs of ich. I’m very confident I am parasite-free.


Because that will be crucial for the next lot.

I don’t know how you’d top that shoal of Anthias and chromis

 

[Miami Reef]

I don’t know how you’d top that shoal of Anthias and chromis

It won’t be an easy feat, for sure.

I love the anthias. They were the first order I placed. I’m a sucker for them.

 

[rishma]

Many were hiding (normal.) They are eating well and look really healthy!

The flow in your tank is just silly!

I love anthias.

 

[rishma]

It will be a tang(s)

 

[Miami Reef]

The flow in your tank is just silly!

I love anthias.

I don’t think I’ve ever heard someone refer to my flow as silly before. lol

 

[Miami Reef]

I should take a video of the flow. I never really felt like it was anything unusual. :)

 

[rishma]

I should take a video of the flow. I never really felt like it was anything unusual. :)

I see a high energy reef…and fish with great cardio

 

[Miami Reef]

Thank you, Rishma. Cardio’s good for the heart. lol

I ordered an oxygen probe today.

 

[jonelder68]

Many were hiding (normal.) They are eating well and look really healthy!

This video makes me want chromis badly! I’ve never had good luck with a group of them though. Always slowly end up with 1-2 left. Kids keep saying we need a blue fish though…

 

[Miami Reef]

Hey guys, I think I’m having a clove polyp issue:




I tried covering it with a calcium hydroxide paste, but it grew back relatively quickly. Now it’s starting to take over an acro.

What treatment is best?

 

[Minifoot77]

Hey guys, I think I’m having a clove polyp issue:




I tried covering it with a calcium hydroxide paste, but it grew back relatively quickly. Now it’s starting to take over an acro.

What treatment is best?

Wasn't fluconazole useful in that?

 

[Dr. Reef Verified Sponsor]

This video makes me want chromis badly! I’ve never had good luck with a group of them though. Always slowly end up with 1-2 left. Kids keep saying we need a blue fish though…

Azure or springeri damsels.

 

[jonelder68]

Azure or springeri damsels.

Damsels been hit or miss for me. Some lovely some turn into bullies. How’s your chromis source out of curiosity?

 

[skey44]

Damsels been hit or miss for me. Some lovely some turn into bullies. How’s your chromis source out of curiosity?

I love my azure, nice pop of color. Kept in check by my tangs. No bad manners. I hear they’re good for flatworms too.

 

[Miami Reef]

Wasn't fluconazole useful in that?

I think it’s fenbendazole

I made a thread to hopefully get some answers: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/blue-clove-polyp-issue-fenbendazole.1119817/

 

[Dr. Reef Verified Sponsor]

Damsels been hit or miss for me. Some lovely some turn into bullies. How’s your chromis source out of curiosity?

I have a very good source of chromis from Kenya.

 

[Dr. Reef Verified Sponsor]

 

[lubeck]

Damsels been hit or miss for me. Some lovely some turn into bullies. How’s your chromis source out of curiosity?

Have you tried the springeri before. It’s been great for me, model citizen and good at picking at bugs

 

[Miami Reef]

My filtration and tank equipment
I don’t think I’ve ever shared the equipment that keeps this tank running.



2 Return Pumps: Vectra M2 - DC Return Pump (2000 GPH) - Ecotech Marine

80 watt Aqua ultra violet plumbed as closed loop. It’s rarely on.

1 HP Chiller

ATO: Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155 Auto Top Off | 30 gallon reservoir

Controller: Neptune Apex

Skimmer: Reef Octopus - Regal 250INT 10" Internal Protein Skimmer (VarioS)

Wavemakers: 4x Jebao SO-20

Lighting: was 2x ATI 48" SunPower 8 x 54W
Now: 6 x Reefi Uno 2.1 Pro

Chemical filtration: ROX 0.8 carbon in reactor or bag. Changed every 2-3 weeks and GFO (as needed). Sometimes I add Calcium carbonate powder.

Mechanical Filtration: 5x 100 Micron filter socks, changed 1-2x per week.

Salt: Instant Ocean - Sea Salt Mix (Purple Bucket) or Natural Sea Water

Dosing Pump: 3x BRS 1.1 mL/min dosing pump

Additives:
Part 1 Sodium hydroxide
Part 2 (Calcium): BRS Calcium Chloride
Part 3 Tropic Marin Balling Part C
Tropic Marin A & K Trace elements dosed 1x/week
Phytoplankton as needed


I used to use ozone and carbon dose. I don’t anymore.

 

[Miami Reef]

Current fish list:

• Orange shoulder tang
• Chromis x6
• Lyretail x15
• Royal gramma
• Clownfish x2
• Midas benny
• Mandarin goby
• Blonde naso
• Pyramid butterfly

New video showing the anthias and a better view of the flow: