40g Long Naturally sun-lit tank
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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 :hmm3:
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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. :reading:
Looking forward to more of your informative posts!
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. :reading:
Looking forward to more of your informative posts!
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. :reading:
Looking forward to more of your informative posts!
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.
The only parameter i'm able to measure is NO3 and I've been dosing these twice a week based on the recommended dosages written on the bottles. Have also added 'trace element' recently to make-up the other minerals since I hardly perform water-change.
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!
The only parameter i'm able to measure is NO3 and I've been dosing these twice a week based on the recommended dosages written on the bottles. Have also added 'trace element' recently to make-up the other minerals since I hardly perform water-change.
How do you make up for calcium? In the formula that Florida Aqua Farms used they included B12.
Thank you !
Is there known aquarium product that contains sodium silicate?
I dose Caribsea's purple up occasionally, do you think thats a good strategy?
Ah, im afraid B12 is lacking in my tank, its not present in the trace element and neither do i perform water change :X
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
Is there known aquarium product that contains sodium silicate?
I dose Caribsea's purple up occasionally, do you think thats a good strategy?
Ah, im afraid B12 is lacking in my tank, its not present in the trace element and neither do i perform water change :X
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.
Brightwell Spongexcel is silicate, and I'm liking it. Hanna makes an Si checker that works great too.
I think Fla aqua farms also sells an Si liquid.
Some fish foods have b12 added.
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.
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.
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 :lmao: Hence, it is probably easier if it is labelled as aquarium product.
Thank you for your kind words Subsea
Lol! I did not have a good track record with the reds though.
I'm using Arag-alive aragonite live sand btw! I guess the calcium is good 'dosage' is good
Thank you for your kind words Subsea
Lol! I did not have a good track record with the reds though.
I'm using Arag-alive aragonite live sand btw! I guess the calcium is good 'dosage' is good
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 aragonite 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thank you! thats correct, 5 major green macros and probably some hitchhikers which i havent seen.
Have a great Spring holiday! I wish there were four seasons in where I'm located too. Its always summer here :spin3: Good for growing macros though :celeb1:
Thank you! Yes I'm looking forward to the new thread/updates from Michael too
Have a great Spring holiday! I wish there were four seasons in where I'm located too. Its always summer here :spin3: Good for growing macros though :celeb1:
Thank you! Yes I'm looking forward to the new thread/updates from Michael too
