Evans 20 Gallon Nano Reef

[Khij159753]

Can't wait to see it! Mine is like a baby on crack! Never stops moving!

 

[Evansimp]

Got some new goodies! Will post pics when things open up and all!

 

[Evansimp]

I got a green metallic torch coral! (risky buy I know). And I got a free purple monti with it! And here are some other pictures of the tank!

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

Looks great! Why is that a risky buy?

 

[obscurereef]

Love all of those additions! Was wondering the same thing too.

 

[Evansimp]

Love all of those additions! Was wondering the same thing too.

Well I heard its a hard coral to keep and it should be in a more established tank and all! But I just thought id give it a try!

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

Well I heard its a hard coral to keep and it should be in a more established tank and all! But I just thought id give it a try!

Who told you this??? Not true. Great coral to start off with IMO and doesnt need an established tank..

 

[obscurereef]

Yeah just got a purple tip torch...one of my first corals and it's doing great in my newish tank. Did the watchman goby and pistol shrimp pair up? Or were they already a pair? I bet the shrimp is already moving things around!

 

[Evansimp]

Who told you this??? Not true. Great coral to start off with IMO and doesnt need an established tank..

Haha well that's good to hear! thank you! And I saw on live aquaria it was a moderate level coral.

 

[Evansimp]

Yeah just got a purple tip torch...one of my first corals and it's doing great in my newish tank. Did the watchman goby and pistol shrimp pair up? Or were they already a pair? I bet the shrimp is already moving things around!

Yup they paired up since day 1! I've had em for a few weeks now! And yup, he's always busy!

 

[obscurereef]

Awesome! I think I'll get a watchman goby and pistol shrimp eventually.

 

[Evansimp]

Awesome! I think I'll get a watchman goby and pistol shrimp eventually.

Yeah I like them a lot! definitely fun!

 

[Evansimp]

Just moved the torch coral up and it's doing great!

And does anyone know about how long it takes for the Montilora to start spiraling and all? I heard they grow fast, but nothing ever happens that fast in reef Aquariums! Except aiptasia haha

 

[Khij159753]

I'm so jealous! I got a hammer and it's suffering so in thinking about tryin a torch

 

[Evansimp]

I'm so jealous! I got a hammer and it's suffering so in thinking about tryin a torch

Haha I've only had it for a day! Give it a few weeks and if it's still alive, then I will be happy!!

 

[obscurereef]

An experienced employee at my lfs (doubt this is the stereotypical horrible advice...plus they have gorgeous rare corals) said to get the spiral effect for monits, put them in high flow. Of course anything excessive is never a good thing. Another lfs had a monti (about a foot) and they say their's grows 6" a year.

 

[Evansimp]

An experienced employee at my lfs (doubt this is the stereotypical horrible advice...plus they have gorgeous rare corals) said to get the spiral effect for monits, put them in high flow. Of course anything excessive is never a good thing. Another lfs had a monti (about a foot) and they say their's grows 6" a year.

Awesome! Thank you very much for that advice! It is greatly appreciated! I need to get another piece of live rock for my tank that I can put the monti on to give it the flow it needs!

 

[obscurereef]

No problem! You'll have more places for corals when you get more rock.

 

[Evansimp]

No problem! You'll have more places for corals when you get more rock.

Yeah! It's just a matter of when I can afford some more! This is not a budget friendly hobby haha! But I love it

 

[obscurereef]

Agreed! Craigslist and negotiation skills will stretch the money for sure though!