My new 220 gallon

[Jlsardina]

Ok. Here's a great read on tangs and feeding corals. I like that it points out that corals DO need to be fed and an not just rely on light from the aquarium as many people on AA believe (many have tried to correct me) and it even provides some foods that can be prepared.

http://u79146.sendgrid.org/wf/click...s5LlAGZd6kdxI-2FtmI4I2Zgsob-2BBjDuvLJm-2FQ-3D

This is a great free magazine on all aquatics

 

[rdnelson99]

Whenever I feed frozen food, I always target feed the corals and nems first. The fish get the left overs. LOL Something tells me they are not starving. I figure if the corals don't want it, they wont eat it. If they do want it, well then they must like it. Am I wrong???? LOL

As for your nem splitting, I agree with Carey. Being happy or sad they can split. Mine Rose was getting huge all of the sudden. It was taking over the tank. Then it got very punny for about a week. Next thing I know, I had two. Over course now my Green has decide he likes to explore. Never stays in one part of the tank for more than a day or two.

 

[Jlsardina]

New Additions on their way home!!!

 

[RJT]

New Additions on their way home!!!

What did you get...huh huh huh?

 

[Jlsardina]

Lol. Here's some teaser pics. Kinda easy I think...

 

[RJT]

Flame scallops are nice!! I am always amazed how they move around the tank without legs or flexible body.

What is the other addition?

 

[Jlsardina]

A basket star. Small one. About 8 inches across

 

[RJT]

I have never heard of that one. It looks really nice. Thats small-over half a foot? Your tank must be amazing.

 

[Jlsardina]

I have never heard of that one. It looks really nice. Thats small-over half a foot? Your tank must be amazing.

Yeah. That's a small. The species lives to about 35 years and can get over 2 ft across

 

[RJT]

Filter feeder?

 

[Jlsardina]

They eat phyto. I took a few pics after acclimation just now. I put him high up in the back of the tank, let him get happy, and then fed him phyto. His outreach is amazing!

Acclimation bucket...

Feeding...

And a vid from acclimation...
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa378/jlsardina/59e44516.mp4

 

[Hondatek]

That thing is ridiculously cool looking. Nice pickup

 

[Jlsardina]

Lol. Thanks! The research on the basket star was hard to find. But I think I'm prepared for him!

 

[TLTGF]

Absolutely gorgeous! I am officially JEALOUS!

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

Bro i was jealous a LONG time ago

 

[Kio707]

Very nice.. You need good lighting for the scallop and star?

 

[bigbanker]

Alright.... So I am just now subscribing! I'm new to the saltwater side of the hobby and as a result I have been reading tons of builds (big and small!!!) and now I've found yours!!!!

Given that I've had to go back to the start of the build I missed out on a lot of awesome photos. Would you mind adding a few FTS so we can see where you are at now? I would really appreciate it.

And from what I've seen of the tank... it is smashing!

 

[Jlsardina]

Very nice.. You need good lighting for the scallop and star?

The star likes to hide during the day. Mostly a night owl. The scallops are non-photosynthetic and just eat phyto as well

 

[Gboy66]

I see you feed phyto alot, do you raise it? Or buy it possibly?

 

[Jlsardina]

I just buy it. Want to start raising it soon though