Hello! Ever since my old Macro Algae / NPS Tank ended up cracking and breaking (Bottom panel started leaking, and you can probably guess what happened from there ) I decided to pull the trigger on a new UNS 60U. Started this tank up on Easter and this will be updated constantly as I have some awesome additions coming for the tank
This tank is focusing on Macro Algae, NPS Sea Fans, OddBall Inverts, and some of the rarest nano fish in the hobby (To come this Summer
Equipment:
-UNS 60U (20 Gallons) 23.6 x 14.2 x 14.2
-Hygger Nano Wavemaker (1600GPH at max)
-Oase 100W Controllable Heater
-Aqueon OptiBright+ (Just a temporary fixture since the light that was on the old tank that I was going to use on this tank didn't fit since the glass is too thick, although it is pretty bright and has provided some excellent growth so I might get one that fits the dimensions)
-UNS Mini Delta Surface Skimmer
(Biological) Filtration:
-20 Pounds of CaribSea's Arag Alive "Bahama's Oolite"
-17 Pounds of Marco Dry Rock
-Two Little Fishies AquaStik putty (for the scape)
Current Macros:
-Purple Fachae
-Gracilaria Curtissae (not confirmed, but most likely)
Current Corals:
-Porites
-Unknown Purple/Pinkish Sea Fan (Most likely a Plexuarid after talking to @cristata.reef on Instagram)
-Unknown Red, kind of curvy, with yellowish polyps Sea Fan (No possible ID on this one, but I didn't ask yet so I'll provide an update once I do)
I got both of these in a LiveAquaria Variety pack that was meant for Dendros and Sun Corals, but these were added as substitutes. I've had success with Red and Yellow Finger Gorgs in the recent past, in the last tank to be exact, but these are a whole new challenge. So far they've been holding on with 1 feeding per week in the past, but now I've been upping to a 1-2 time per day schedule in the 60U since moving them as I'm pretty sure it's a lot more beneficial for them, but the increased nutrients help feed the Macros. From coming in, in quite bad shape, to accidently destroying 80% of the tissue off the Purple-ish one by rubbing it against a paper towel while dipping on accident, this has been a wild ride but I think I've found out a stable schedule. There will be a lot of updates in this thread one these 2, especially the healing process of the purple one, so it'll be interesting to see how they recover.
Inverts:
-Christmas Tree Rock
I've had it for about 2 months now and it's been a joy! No hermits though, sadly but the worms on this "rock" are a different species than the other bismas that look like actual Christmas Trees pointed out by KingTideCorals which was a shock to me, but I still love them the same. There's roughly about 14-17 different worms on here, no die offs so far, and it seems like they're doing awesome. (P.S. If you're looking for similar Christmas Tree Rocks, Seattle Corals get's them almost frequently now so check out their website! I got mine from them and it's been doing splendid (Granted, I am local so I didn't do shipping but it should be fine)
Fish:
-Hector's Goby
Just moved this guy in for now from my Frag Tank since I've got a tad bit of Hair Algae (No infestation though due to the Macro's out competing it) and also have some Diatoms on the sand starting to appear so he should be a handy helper
Food:
@Reef Nutrition Phyto and Oyster Feast for the NPS / Bisma Worms and then Frozen Mysis / Live BBS for the Goby.
Dosing:
-BrightWell Aquatic's ChaetoGro, 2 capfuls every Thursday
-BrigthWell Aquatic's NeoNitro (Pure Nitrates) when needed
-Fluval Sea Iodine (For the Sea Fans)
I hope for everyone that sees this that they enjoy this thread, and hopefully you follow along since this is hopefully going to be one banger of a tank
FTS
G. Curtissae
Purple Fachae
Blue Bisma Worm
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This tank is focusing on Macro Algae, NPS Sea Fans, OddBall Inverts, and some of the rarest nano fish in the hobby (To come this Summer
Equipment:
-UNS 60U (20 Gallons) 23.6 x 14.2 x 14.2
-Hygger Nano Wavemaker (1600GPH at max)
-Oase 100W Controllable Heater
-Aqueon OptiBright+ (Just a temporary fixture since the light that was on the old tank that I was going to use on this tank didn't fit since the glass is too thick, although it is pretty bright and has provided some excellent growth so I might get one that fits the dimensions)
-UNS Mini Delta Surface Skimmer
(Biological) Filtration:
-20 Pounds of CaribSea's Arag Alive "Bahama's Oolite"
-17 Pounds of Marco Dry Rock
-Two Little Fishies AquaStik putty (for the scape)
Current Macros:
-Purple Fachae
-Gracilaria Curtissae (not confirmed, but most likely)
Current Corals:
-Porites
-Unknown Purple/Pinkish Sea Fan (Most likely a Plexuarid after talking to @cristata.reef on Instagram)
-Unknown Red, kind of curvy, with yellowish polyps Sea Fan (No possible ID on this one, but I didn't ask yet so I'll provide an update once I do)
I got both of these in a LiveAquaria Variety pack that was meant for Dendros and Sun Corals, but these were added as substitutes. I've had success with Red and Yellow Finger Gorgs in the recent past, in the last tank to be exact, but these are a whole new challenge. So far they've been holding on with 1 feeding per week in the past, but now I've been upping to a 1-2 time per day schedule in the 60U since moving them as I'm pretty sure it's a lot more beneficial for them, but the increased nutrients help feed the Macros. From coming in, in quite bad shape, to accidently destroying 80% of the tissue off the Purple-ish one by rubbing it against a paper towel while dipping on accident, this has been a wild ride but I think I've found out a stable schedule. There will be a lot of updates in this thread one these 2, especially the healing process of the purple one, so it'll be interesting to see how they recover.
Inverts:
-Christmas Tree Rock
I've had it for about 2 months now and it's been a joy! No hermits though, sadly but the worms on this "rock" are a different species than the other bismas that look like actual Christmas Trees pointed out by KingTideCorals which was a shock to me, but I still love them the same. There's roughly about 14-17 different worms on here, no die offs so far, and it seems like they're doing awesome. (P.S. If you're looking for similar Christmas Tree Rocks, Seattle Corals get's them almost frequently now so check out their website! I got mine from them and it's been doing splendid (Granted, I am local so I didn't do shipping but it should be fine)
Fish:
-Hector's Goby
Just moved this guy in for now from my Frag Tank since I've got a tad bit of Hair Algae (No infestation though due to the Macro's out competing it) and also have some Diatoms on the sand starting to appear so he should be a handy helper
Food:
@Reef Nutrition Phyto and Oyster Feast for the NPS / Bisma Worms and then Frozen Mysis / Live BBS for the Goby.
Dosing:
-BrightWell Aquatic's ChaetoGro, 2 capfuls every Thursday
-BrigthWell Aquatic's NeoNitro (Pure Nitrates) when needed
-Fluval Sea Iodine (For the Sea Fans)
I hope for everyone that sees this that they enjoy this thread, and hopefully you follow along since this is hopefully going to be one banger of a tank
FTS
G. Curtissae
Purple Fachae
Blue Bisma Worm