29 gal... nine months later

[amazingbobby]

Not hte most impressive reef, I know, but I think it has its own character. Thanks for all of the help you guys and gals!

Before
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Now
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You might notice a bit of hair algae, the battle is almost a memory. Otherwise in good shape.
In 11 months I have lost a Lawnmower Blenny and a clown that came to me near death. I have, however, bee able to contribute frags in of zoanthids, xenia, and some shrooms, to the start up of another succesful nano reef..

It is now time to start the 125 I have in storage.

 

[amazingbobby]

I forgot to add that I use B-Ionic, cyclopeeze, and DTs Premium Reef Blend, as well as Spectrum Thera pellets occasionally when some else must feed my fish. Don't trust them with the cyclopeeze since my mother-in-law left it out on the counter. It stunk like you wouldn't believe after two days.

Also, I water change 5 gallons once a month with real seawater, the 5 gallon box of Aquatic Gardens Real Sea Water. $10 at my local store. More expensive than making my own but so darned easy. All top of comes from the water dispenser at my local Safeway. Clearly I must get a RO/Di system and mix my own saltwater when I upgrade to a larger aquarium. I originally was using Instant Ocean, but I took the salt, powerhead, heater, and mixing tub to work for my set up there and have never bought same for home.

 

[littlemannin]

Very nice! Be sure to post some pics of the 125

 

[helloreef]

very cool, I am a big SPS guy but I really do like the zenia, keep up the good work!

 

[PallidSilversky]

Looks awsome!

 

[sherm71tank]

The Red Sea Xenia is very nice.

 

[amazingbobby]

Red Sea Xenia

Red Sea Xenia

Thanks for the ID. I didn't know what variety it was. I never see any in my LFS that looks quite like it unless they are frags I brought in.

 

[sherm71tank]

Hey, you are welcome! Of all Xenia, I like it best. If it grows well for you (which it looks like it does) you could sell or trade it. Shipping it will be a PITA but can be done.

 

[amazingbobby]

Oh, it grows better than well. I have gotten rid of some and am taking some to the lfs tomorrow. They said they will give me $15 a stalk store credit... ok!

 

[sherm71tank]

Thats great! Kudos to you for passing it on! I think you need to get a haircut though, damn hippies...