A Macro Cube

[Archaic37]

Hi BAR! Been a while since my last tank which was short lived, hoping to keep this one for longer.

Equipment:
fluval 207
Ai hydra 32
Mp10

Trying to keep a minimal build with macro algae, LPS!

 

[BAYMAC]

That stand incredible. Nice setup!!!

I can't wait to see it age.

If you're doing macro, ditch the canister filter.

 

[Archaic37]

That stand incredible. Nice setup!!!

I can't wait to see it age.

If you're doing macro, ditch the canister filter.

I want some corals as well, the canister is just sponge, ceramic media for added bacteria area.

I found that marble stand on the streets of SF for free!

 

[BAYMAC]

That is an insane curb score, and the top is square!!!

Ditch the sponge at least. You don't need that, especially with ceramic media. Its just a detritus trap for you to clean, and buy more of.

 

[Archaic37]

I also got lucky to find a perfect 18”x18”x18” cube tank used.

Thanks, I’ll take the sponge out. Anything I should use in place of a sponge?

 

[popper]

What came first? The stand or tank? Perfect match.

 

[Archaic37]

What came first? The stand or tank? Perfect match.

Stand first with a shrimp tank on it. Shrimp got a custom wood stand

 

[Archaic37]

I received some advice to add corals first (already added 8 macro algaes) before fish. Any thoughts on this advice?

I’m hoping to get some torch, hammer, frogspawn, acans but am wary of BJD in a new tank. I have enough experience that I definitely do not want gsp, cloves, Kenya tree or zoas.

 

[Archaic37]

Tank has been settling in decently with corals, macro and a bicolor blenny.

I do notice my euphyilia tend to close up after the peak photo period then reopen a couple hours later. I dropped the peak blue, uv channels by 10% and seemed to improve that. I think I’m going to up the flow rate during peak lighting a bit and see if that also helps them. The 2 digis also seem to close their polyps after mid day.

 

[PizzaOven]

Looks good. I would check PAR to see if you're cooking your LPS. If you become a supporting member, you can borrow one from the club!

 

[clownvan]

Looks good. I would check PAR to see if you're cooking your LPS. If you become a supporting member, you can borrow one from the club!

is that how you got the name @PizzaOven? Coral cooking