my first reef system

[reefaddict]

just to update, all the hair algae is gone and so are the phosphates. it has been eight weeks since i set it up , so i figured it was time for a little more difficult coral so i got a hammer. i also got a lionfish. yes i know ,they aren't a good idea for shrimp but the peppermints only come out at night and the lionfish is about 3"long(now) i hope that by the time he will be able to eat them, he will be too happy eating the silversides and krill to notice them! i have some pics and when i get home i will post them.

 

[reefaddict]

it has been awhile...

so i thought i would add some new pics. i have added alot of new corals an acro,hammer,pagoda,bubble,clam,candycane etc.. lionfish and a kole tang.
still have a on again off again hair algae problem. if you can spot the mantis shrimp in the full tank shot please point it out to me!

 

[NaH2O]

Wow! Great clam!! Tank looks really good! Thanks for the update.

Find the hidden mantis.......I see it! It is waving at you in the photo. j/k

 

[reefaddict]

update

it has been over a year since i posted any pics of my tank so i have a few to show you. i measured the toadstool in the center of the tank today. it is 14" across and 16" high. it kind of dominates the tank when it is fully expanded.

 

[NaH2O]

Tank is looking great! Any equipment changes over the past year?

 

[Krish]

Nice addict!

 

[reefaddict]

the only changes are the addition of 2 rio 2500's for more flow. i use b-ionic and i change 25% every 2 to 3 weeks. other than new bulbs, that's about it.