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cksss · 12/17/2015, 07:19 PM

Here are some photos taken on 17-Dec-2015 with the new additions

The skimmer has been turned off for 2 months already and i've still been dosing KNO3 to maintain NO3 at 10-20ppm. PO4 reads about 0.025 on the low range test kit. I've also started dosing Iodine on-top of Iron.

and the photo taken in daytime as requested by Michael. Its not gonna look as nice compared to the one at night due to the reflection from the bright background.

Closer up photos of the new weeds!

Spaghetti Weed - Liagora (i think?)

Galaxaura, i already have these in the tank, which was invaded by the Caulerpa no thanks to lazy maintenance.

Dictoya (i think?)

And an update on the Ochtodes which have been growing really well in the overflow! This spot is probably closer to 'intertidal' zone with high flow and semi-dry.

I never had luck with the grapes in the display tank as the regal tang has taken a liking for this algae. However, i've discovered that by planting it where the strong return-pump current is, the tang would leave it alone

These are one of the fastest growing algae in the sump too, so the tang does get some algae treat from time to time.

12/17/2015, 07:19 PM	#24
cksss Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 142	Here are some photos taken on 17-Dec-2015 with the new additions The skimmer has been turned off for 2 months already and i've still been dosing KNO3 to maintain NO3 at 10-20ppm. PO4 reads about 0.025 on the low range test kit. I've also started dosing Iodine on-top of Iron. and the photo taken in daytime as requested by Michael. Its not gonna look as nice compared to the one at night due to the reflection from the bright background. Closer up photos of the new weeds! Spaghetti Weed - Liagora (i think?) Galaxaura, i already have these in the tank, which was invaded by the Caulerpa no thanks to lazy maintenance. Dictoya (i think?) And an update on the Ochtodes which have been growing really well in the overflow! This spot is probably closer to 'intertidal' zone with high flow and semi-dry. I never had luck with the grapes in the display tank as the regal tang has taken a liking for this algae. However, i've discovered that by planting it where the strong return-pump current is, the tang would leave it alone These are one of the fastest growing algae in the sump too, so the tang does get some algae treat from time to time. Last edited by cksss; 12/17/2015 at 07:24 PM.