Upgrade to 20 long.

[Reygan2]

During the snowstorm here I upgraded to a 20L. The corals are starting to emerge and everything seems to have acclimated. I'm pretty happy with the move, mainly because this time I arranged the rock so coral placement would be better as I add new ones. Thing is, I think I should have somehow connected the 2 formations together. I was trying to go for the rule of thirds but obviously got lost somewhere. Any suggestions?

 

[Ej_b1996]

I think it looks great just like that

I would replace the feather duster in between with a torch or something though, up to you
Good job on the scape

 

[Reygan2]

Thanks! Sorry the pic is poor quality, that's actually a Duncan. I definitely plan on getting a torch in the near future. The scape is growing on me. I do like the open space. I have a clown and a firefish, but I'd like to add one more. I've been checking it out and the possibilities are so limited unless I want a goby.

 

[Ej_b1996]

You could try a dwarf angel

 

[bribo12]

I wouldn't put a dwarf angel in a 20, let alone a 20 with so many tasty lps corals.

 

[Ej_b1996]

I can see why you wouldn't
But I've kept a yellow herald's angelfish in a 10 full of lps and zoas
But maybe I just got lucky with mine

 

[Reygan2]

Yeah, can't risk the angel. Maybe royal gramma?

 

[Reygan2]

I can see why you wouldn't
But I've kept a yellow herald's angelfish in a 10 full of lps and zoas
But maybe I just got lucky with mine

Seriously?

 

[bribo12]

I love my gramma, so much spunk but such a wuss when it gets called out by my other fish lol.

 

[Paulm7373]

I heard they are generally peaceful fish but can get a little territorial if it's trying to defend it's own hiding spot. What is everyone's view on grammas and are they reef friendly / hardy? Wouldn't mind getting one myself. Thanks for the idea Reygan2!

 

[bribo12]

Completely peaceful. No aggression at all. Like I said they act tough but swim back into their cave rather than attack

 

[Reygan2]

I've read that they need a hiding spot. My firefish is occupying the best cave in the tank. I do have a covered area but it's open in the back. Would that work or should I create a more secure cave? I'm definitely planning on getting one now.

 

[bribo12]

Id make another cave but they will find something cavelike in your tank. Mine lives under some zoas lol.

 

[Reygan2]

Just contacted my trusty lfs owner and looks like my newest addition will be the gramma! Yay!

 

[bribo12]

Woo!! Get some pics up once you get him

 

[Reygan2]

Sure! I'm going to pick him up this afternoon right after work. Maybe a couple more pieces of rock to make a nice cave

 

[Ej_b1996]

Ya
It was really kool and his colors were really vibrant

 

[Reygan2]

He's here! He's out and about within less than an hour. I love him already.

 

[bribo12]

Nice gramma!

 

[Reygan2]

Yeah!! He and the firefish are working out living quarters lol.