TT’s Frag Tank

[MichaelB]

Recently I've been told by other reefers that my setup wont work long term and that my lighting setup is supplemental not meant for primary usage.. Well here’s my litto reef 7 months in! Were getting coralline algae growth all over and corals are booming

In fairness for lps some types of supplemental lighting is enough. Depends alot on what type and depth of tank and light mounting height. Also how long photo period is.
Your tank is looking great I wouldn't do different

 

[mixedupreef]

In fairness for lps some types of supplemental lighting is enough. Depends alot on what type and depth of tank and light mounting height. Also how long photo period is.
Your tank is looking great I wouldn't do different

I appreciate the reassurance Michael!

 

[Darkxerox]

Recently I've been told by other reefers that my setup wont work long term and that my lighting setup is supplemental not meant for primary usage.. Well here’s my litto reef 7 months in! Were getting coralline algae growth all over and corals are booming

Whomever told you that hasn't been in the hobby long enough. We kept things long term under garbage compact fluorescent tubes back in the 90s and early 2000s. These blades can generate a lot of light, especially when in a shallow system like this. What's your water change and mineral replacement strategy?

Only thing I'd warn about is giving distance between the mushrooms and your micromussa. If they move, you'll end up with no micromussa very quickly.

 

[mixedupreef]

Whomever told you that hasn't been in the hobby long enough. We kept things long term under garbage compact fluorescent tubes back in the 90s and early 2000s. These blades can generate a lot of light, especially when in a shallow system like this. What's your water change and mineral replacement strategy?

Only thing I'd warn about is giving distance between the mushrooms and your micromussa. If they move, you'll end up with no micromussa very quickly.

Haha thats what i was thinking, reefing equipment has gotten realllyy advanced from what set up use to run on! I dont do water changes for this setup at all, just brs balling method for the big 3 and then forbidden elixir from CH for trace elements. I spot feed frozen 2 times a week and dose 10ml CH royal microbes everyday.

Lol yes the magic carpet has scooted a bit so im working on a new rack system that’ll hopefully create a more efficient way to give every coral its own spot

 

[Alexx]

I have no idea how everything is so happy in that tiny space and how come things are not goin over eachother. Supprised the tources did not attack your hammers yet

 

[mixedupreef]

I have no idea how everything is so happy in that tiny space and how come things are not goin over eachother. Supprised the tources did not attack your hammers yet

Lol yeahh everything is happy and fluffy and i thought the same but the hammers and torches dont care ive had these for a while too so might just be okay with torches

 

[mixedupreef]

I got this acan as a freebie from WWA in SJ, the before and after is crazy lol! I didnt think it would make it

 

[MichaelB]

I got this acan as a freebie from WWA in SJ, the before and after is crazy lol! I didnt think it would make it

How long did it take to recover from when you got it? Very impressive

 

[mixedupreef]

How long did it take to recover from when you got it? Very impressive

About 2-3 months! Once it started responding to feeding thats when the real healing began. When i first got it the poor thing was just tryna survive :’)

 

[mixedupreef]

Big Boi Killshotttt, its on a 2” plate for reference

 

[mixedupreef]

The tank recently! Just growing and flowing

 

[Darkxerox]

Tank is looking amazing. Have you been feeding actively?

 

[BAYMAC]

Looks great! You're doing something right!!!