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[CleverBs]

This could be a long shot but you might try adding a little bit of an ammonia source to try and jump statement BB

I'll toss a damsel in the tank or something and see what happens. I have one in my qt tank to keep it cycled. I can pull him out if the ammonia gets to toxic. I can always also do water changes.

 

[builtf0rdtough]

what kind of tank is that? I really want to have a little micro salt tank. I was looking at the 3.75g and 5.5g tanks at petsmart. biocube or whatever the other company is. Also as much advice you have would help hope your shrimp do well.

 

[CleverBs]

what kind of tank is that? I really want to have a little micro salt tank. I was looking at the 3.75g and 5.5g tanks at petsmart. biocube or whatever the other company is. Also as much advice you have would help hope your shrimp do well.

It's an evolve 4. Only advice I have is you must have a refractometer and the patients to top the tank of twice a day. Also replace the light regardless if you want corals or not. It's just not the right color or brightness for saltwater imo

 

[CleverBs]

Updates: Corals are looking good right now.

the "new" rock scape, Been like this for a few days. The water has tested without ammonia for the last 3 days i think.

New Blue Xeina (sorry if its spelled wrong)

 

[Horvy19]

Looking great!

 

[CleverBs]

Heres some pictures of my shrimp.

They wont hurt the corals will they? I here they eat Zoas but thats ok I could care less.

 

[Khij159753]

I've always wanted some sexy shrimp! But my tanks too big. I'll need to get a small one

 

[CleverBs]

I've always wanted some sexy shrimp! But my tanks too big. I'll need to get a small one

they are interesting little things, they ahve been hosting a whole bunch of corals i think trying to find the one each of them like. The small female is enjoying the duncan very much, Im not sure where the larger female is havent seen her for a few hours. the male is on the coral that is in the pictures (not sure what it is)

 

[Khij159753]

Very nice

 

[CleverBs]

so in the back of the tank behind the wall in the what ill call "Sump". Currently there is a bit of filter media in it that comes with the tank. I am thinking there could be better things to put in the sump. what are some thoughts of what you would put in the tank? Im thinking a bag of carbon/GFO. Are there better ideas?

 

[Khij159753]

I hear LR rubble is one of the best options.

 

[TigerBarbs]

Instead of carbon or gfo, do a little bit of chemi pure elite.

 

[CleverBs]

Instead of carbon or gfo, do a little bit of chemi pure elite.

wow i read some great things about that online ill have to look into it.

I dont do live rock rubble because its terrible at getting clogged with detritus.

 

[CleverBs]

I already have a female carrying eggs! the male has now moved onto the other female and shes hanging out all alone.

 

[TigerBarbs]

Cool! Thats good coral food! Lol

 

[CleverBs]

Here are some updated pictures.

The 2 new additions, got them today for 20$ they arnt fully extended but they have only been in the tank for 2 hours.

 

[Horvy19]

Nice what is the one on the left called?

 

[CleverBs]

Nice what is the one on the left called?

some kind of trumpet i think

 

[obscurereef]

Jeesh you're pretty much out of room now! Everything looks excellent, great job!

 

[CleverBs]

Jeesh you're pretty much out of room now! Everything looks excellent, great job!

what? I can still cover the rocks!