Added a seeded Polyp Lab block from @Invictus to diversify the microbiome. Hopefully I can eventually collect one from each of the donors. I sandwiched it in between some fresh blocks. You can also see my sump is covered in white fan worms:
Added some new coral from CFM. Tried a couple things...
Shoot! It was cheap ($10), but still!
Ah, I think you're right. Doesn't look like astreopora pics on google. The polyps do look like miniature alveopora. Whatever it is, it's probably my favorite piece I got for the pico tank.
Appreciate the compliment. I've got a long way to go to catch up to...
Added some new stuff from CFM.
JF Bloodshot:
Cyphastrea (Vendor told me party crasher but I think bizarro?):
Astreopora. Micro Alveopora. First time I've ever heard of or seen this coral:
Beach Bum Monti:
The best herbivore in my tank is my toothbrush. Second would be Tuxedo urchin. It recently passed away, I need to replace it.
I really do feel like variety helps. I have hermits, trochus, turbo snails, emerald crabs, nassarius and bumble bee snails.