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And a FTS with the reds. There is also a new red ruby dragonet in the photo (In the middle cave!)
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The new reds are gorgeous, cksss! I've never seen the one on the top left. What is it?
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I also have never seen the red on the top left. Where did you get it? The vibrant reds with the green and purple is just beautiful. What is the purple? I would love to have some of that in my seahorse tank.
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04/21/2018, 05:07 PM | #179 |
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Dang that's a nice shot.
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04/21/2018, 07:05 PM | #180 |
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Thanks guys!
The red on the top-left is a Solieria spp macro, or more commonly referred to as 'Red Bamboo'. It can be commonly found in LFS and farms in Singapore. More info @ http://www.algaebase.org/search/spec...species_id=437 The whole bunch of purples are Ochtodes! |
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I couldn't find anywhere in the thread you talked about the rocking blue sponge.
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Its a new additional, no idea if it will survive because it might not have been feeding well. I've been alternating between PyhtoFeast and PhytoGold-M, but i read from somewhere that sponge needs finer food in the ~0.5µm range
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While I have been a ghost following your thread, I have very much enjoyed and learned from your experiences.
Keep it coming.
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Hi Subsea, i learnt a great deal from your posts too
The chemical dry analysis you have shared influenced the kindof chemical i'm dosing today! But i dare not dose more Potassium than Nitrogen though it seems to be present in larger percentage in the red. Looking forward to more of your informative posts! Quote:
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Thank you for the compliment. I am amazed at the beauty of how intricate these natural systems are and how they work. I am here to have fun, discover and share. As I have three monoculture tanks, I have several nutrient cocktails that I presently use. No one formula yet. Tell me more about your chemical dosing.
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Wow cksss, that FTS is amazing. The red really pops and the ruby red dragonet is an awesome addition as well. I look forward to more as well
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Nannochloropsis is the smallest phytoplankton, and great for sponges. Luckily, that sponge is photosynthetic, so it can make it's own food too. Another thing to consider is silicate, which is to sponges what calcium is to corals - building blocks. I dosed sodium silicate for my sponges and it really helps. Best of luck with it!
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Thank you !
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I just got dry sodium silicate from chemicalstoredotcom. I dissolve it in some RO/DI water and pour it in a high current area. I don't know of an aquarium specific product.
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Sponges are more specific in their requirements.
However, I do feel that with respect to macro algae’s, Florida Aqua Farms is the “gold standard” with respect to algae nutient uptake,
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Chsss,
Yes to purple up introducing calcium. Also, in looking at your display tank, no one can dispute success with your gorgeous display. IMO, a sandbed of aroggonite will do the same as PURPLE UP, particularly when pH drops during lights out. Not that your tank needs it, but a calcium reactor would be compatiable with a mixed garden lagoon tank. In any case, kudos to your display tank.
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Brightwell is popular brand here but not the Spongexcel product, unfortunately. Would love to get from Florida Aqua Farms too, but i think there are the complication with importing 'fertilizer' from overseas Hence, it is probably easier if it is labelled as aquarium product.
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May 2018 FTS
How many types of green macros can you identify in the following photos? The reds are still doing ok, can't say they are doing growing well. Heres a photo of a fat Mandarin pooping on it And a zoomed out view of the FTS. The macroalgae tank is surrounded by more greens. And lastly, the evening view the fishes and critters get to enjoy. |
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Ah, the penthouse view…
Great FTS cksss! I count five greens, but I wouldn't be surprised if there were more. Looks great! Thanks for posting. It looks like we've entered the quiet time on RC, when a lot of us are getting outside, and slacking on our tanks.
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Simply magnificent cksss! The area surrounding the tank is equally stunning.
Yes Michael, outside pursuits are in full swing but I still drop in on RC to see if you have done anything new! I don't want to be the last one the see the newly painted mangrove or the tank getting filled again. |
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Thank you! thats correct, 5 major green macros and probably some hitchhikers which i havent seen.
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Wow, that is a stunningly beautiful tank, as beautiful as any reef tank, IMHO. Amazing! Thanks for sharing cksss!
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