Tim's 54 Gallon Corner -> Going Reef

[Ibrahim]

Pretty sure Rob has a Galaxia that he really likes, but I never tried one. As for elegance - Buffy had issues with hers if I remember correctly. Carey had to give hers away because her clowns nearly killed it trying to host. I think Jody has one as well in her Aussie tank, but I could be mistaken... Hard to keep track.

I'll keep updates on my experience.

It's a really nice coral. Here's mines under my actinics

 

[Edro]

Pretty sure Rob has a Galaxia that he really likes, but I never tried one. As for elegance - Buffy had issues with hers if I remember correctly. Carey had to give hers away because her clowns nearly killed it trying to host. I think Jody has one as well in her Aussie tank, but I could be mistaken... Hard to keep track.

I'll keep updates on my experience.

Thats what i have heard, kinda like gonoporia flower pot! Im leaning towards galaxea since ive a got the perfect isolated spot where its long sweeper cant nip at nothing.

 

[TLTGF]

That's funny - the reason i got my elegance is for the same reason! Lol - sandbed is about last place I can put LPS without having them too close to each other. I think now I'll be focused on another SPS or two, mushrooms (various), and MAYBE a prism favaties if I can find one for the right price.

 

[TLTGF]

It's a really nice coral. Here's mines under my actinics

That's a great looking coral! Saw one today at the place I went. The place I went today is about an hour away - 2x as far as normal LFS, but the coral selection is unreal - 60,000 gallons or something. They have an entire greenhouse filled with giant 1000 gallon tanks.

I love it.

 

[Jlsardina]

Pretty sure Rob has a Galaxia that he really likes, but I never tried one. As for elegance - Buffy had issues with hers if I remember correctly. Carey had to give hers away because her clowns nearly killed it trying to host. I think Jody has one as well in her Aussie tank, but I could be mistaken... Hard to keep track.

I'll keep updates on my experience.

I have the Aussie elegance because of the water parameters in the reef compared to the regulars that come from more muddy water.

 

[Edro]

It's a really nice coral. Here's mines under my actinics

Sweeet, Im sold

 

[TLTGF]

I have the Aussie elegance because of the water parameters in the reef compared to the regulars that come from more muddy water.

Uh-oh! I didn't realize there was a difference... Am I gonna have issues? I doubt I paid $60 for an Aussie...

 

[Jlsardina]

It should be fine. The research I have done just shows that the Aussie elegance flourishes more in the aquarium than the indo elegance.

 

[TLTGF]

Interesting... Thanks for the info!

 

[rob_mango]

I loved my galaxia but I did sell it just for the stinger fact here it is

 

[Gregcoyote]

I loved my galaxia but I did sell it just for the stinger fact here it is

That's the truth, I saw 12" sweepers come off of mine. It is a cool coral but pretty toxic to its neighbors.

 

[Edro]

That's the truth, I saw 12" sweepers come off of mine. It is a cool coral but pretty toxic to its neighbors.

12" man, I thought maybe 6-8 at most. No go 4 me maybe in my upcoming 55g.

 

[KcTx]

Tim.

 

[Ibrahim]

Tim.

Whats that? A fish? Or dead coral?

 

[KcTx]

i placed that dead skeleton next to & partly under my shroom rock to get tim some jump off's. There for awhile they would just hop off and float into a corner but as soon as I offered some up they stopped! lol figures.

 

[TLTGF]

Lol! Sorry I was a jinx... Thanks again!

 

[TLTGF]

Finally winning the battle! Nitrates are < 5! First time since I started the tank!

Question: what's a good way to secure a mushroom?

I just bought two "loose" ricordias. One I placed fine and it stayed, the other is heavier and wants to tumble. The rock is too big for rubber bands... Any other suggestions?

 

[Jlsardina]

Use a coral glue

 

[KcTx]

I didn't know you could use glue with mushrooms? Not saying you can't because I have no idea.

 

[carey]

I've never had any luck glueing them. they just float away. you could try a shell or soemthing and keep it out of the flow and it should attach. or a small rock, something like that