Xmoji 57 Gallon Reef Tank
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Eat, Sleep, Reef
Yes pretty similar. Brings up a good question how do we prevent these types of sponges from getting into our tanks? We all take precautions and dip our coral to free frags of any pests but do coral dips not remove things like sponges or maybe unwanted algae?
I’m interested in hearing peoples thoughts of this and what can be done to prevent stuff like this in our tanks?
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I’m interested in hearing peoples thoughts of this and what can be done to prevent stuff like this in our tanks?
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Close inspections and refraging is best, but just a small amount left and it will resurface. Even exposing to air is not enough. This is an invasive sponge and best thing to do is just trim if unable to toss the rock structure. Hopefully someone else has an idea.
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beetlenut33
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Good work, I wish my tank looked like this. Can you post your water test parameters, dosing and filtration details? Interested in how you are running your tank to get such nice colors.
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Eat, Sleep, Reef
Thank you! First thing is I don’t chase numbers too much. I test weekly for Alk and CA only, trying to keep as close as possible to 8.4 and 420. I mix my own solution calcium chloride and sodium bicarbonate.
As for filtration I lean heavily on biological. I have a lot of live rock, ceramic biomedical balls and plates. I also have a lot of chaeto. I do 5 Gallon water changes weekly.
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Eat, Sleep, Reef
Thank you so much. It’s very rewarding remembering where I started and seeing where the tank is today.I don't know how I haven't commented on this thread before; great job growing things out into a mature reef! I love not being able to see the rockwork because of the coral, and you're there and then some. Great color on the SPS, too.
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Eat, Sleep, Reef
Hey everyone! I just wanted to post some growth shots. It’s really cool looking back and seeing what has done well in the tank. Like I said before I am not a mushroom guy but this bounce is amazing!
WWC OG BOUNCE
May 2018
August 2018
PEACH MONTI
April 2017
August 2018
PINK LEMONADE
May 2017
July 2018
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WWC OG BOUNCE
May 2018
August 2018
PEACH MONTI
April 2017
August 2018
PINK LEMONADE
May 2017
July 2018
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Spartanman22
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Very nice! If you ever have frags of the peach month let me know, I just lost my colony of it. Gorgeous monti that absolutely glows under blues.
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Eat, Sleep, Reef
I know! When I purchased it I thought it would just encrust in whatever was in its way but then it started scrolling couple that with the blue polyps then it started to really pop.Awesome growth! I love the scrolling on that monti.
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I’ll have some soon. I closed my sale thread a while back but will start another, keep an eye out for it.
Funlad3
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At least we still have the Bears... :/
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Eat, Sleep, Reef
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Eat, Sleep, Reef
What’s up everyone. The tank is cruising along and looking as good as ever.
Here’s a question for you all. How many fish would you put in a 57 gallon? I currently only have four. My coral are really my pride and joy. I don’t want to overstock then have a bio load issue. As some of you may know I run a skimmerless system and don’t want to tip the balance and run into issues.
Current fish stock:
Solar Fairy Wrasse
Yellow Tang
6 Line Wrasse
Clown Fish
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Here’s a question for you all. How many fish would you put in a 57 gallon? I currently only have four. My coral are really my pride and joy. I don’t want to overstock then have a bio load issue. As some of you may know I run a skimmerless system and don’t want to tip the balance and run into issues.
Current fish stock:
Solar Fairy Wrasse
Yellow Tang
6 Line Wrasse
Clown Fish
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