300 gallon "Outside Corner" Reef

[Gregcoyote]

Not anymore, the LFS closed. Besides these are on a decline, I wouldn't sell them in that condition. They'll grow back.

 

[mkiley0598]

can't tell if it was asked before, but what is the large swaying coral in the center?Beautiful tank!

 

[Gregcoyote]

That was a variety of the anthelia that's dying back. All part of a cycle I have come to learn. It was only held in bounds by corals more toxic than them, which was all of them. This coral has no sting.

 

[mkiley0598]

oh that's cool someone identified this little guy in my tank as an anthelia as well

 

[Gregcoyote]

It is. Pretty aren't they?

 

[mkiley0598]

It is. Pretty aren't they?

yeah can't wait for it to start getting bigger, love the way yours looks

 

[Gregcoyote]

My colony doesn't look so good anymore, it is dying back. They do that.

 

[mkiley0598]

My colony doesn't look so good anymore, it is dying back. They do that.

oh that's too bad, I believe it was your tank that I saw a while back in a YouTube video when the colony appeared to be thriving slowly leaning back and forth in the current

 

[Gregcoyote]

Yes. There is still plenty to sway, it was taking over, so this is a mixed blessing.

 

[Gregcoyote]

This time of year I get a sunbeam that goes across the tank around noon from a skylight in the roof. I noticed most of my cyano was in this band. Wondering if the sunlight is a factor.

 

[BigRedsReefs10]

I've heard of natural sunlight causing algae problems. But then again one of the most beautiful tanks I've ever seen gets about 2 hours of direct sunlight a day with no issues, her clam actually turns to face it every morning. So who really knows......

 

[Sniperhank]

It most likely is involved in the process. I have a similar effect...but it started when I switched to Red Sea. We'll see when I get back to Kent in a couple of water changes.

 

[Gregcoyote]

In 22 years I haven't had cyano problems. This makes me mad...it all seemed to start with those bio beads.

 

[PISCES4LIFE]

Nice mushrooms

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[Gregcoyote]

Frags came in and they were impressive. The Pectinia is really nice, can't get a very good pic of it yet.

 

[FrankAbagnale]

That is awesome!

 

[Gregcoyote]

CultivatedReef.com

I am a happy camper!

 

[Rpbustillo]

That looks amazing, my lfs has one but it is mainly green.

 

[Gregcoyote]

I have been doing this with my kalkwasser for about 2 months. The chemistry is very interesting.

http://www.reefscapes.net/articles/breefcase/kalkwasser.html

 

[Gregcoyote]

That looks amazing, my lfs has one but it is mainly green.

If I can grow this out, it will look amazing. Called a rainbow for good reason. Any suggestions from anyone is welcome, started a new thread about them.