6g jbj nano macro tank

[Umbra]

Are you dosing with any additional nutrients? Im really interested in doing some macros in one of the invert tank projects I'm working on and these seem like they'd be a little more conductive to the tide pool type environment I'd like to provide for my critters.

 

[leonel619]

Are you dosing with any additional nutrients? Im really interested in doing some macros in one of the invert tank projects I'm working on and these seem like they'd be a little more conductive to the tide pool type environment I'd like to provide for my critters.

No I don't dose anything. All I do is feed (maybe too much) and hope the macros absorb any excess nutrients. I don't like dosing small tanks like these. Whether it's coral reef or macro tank. That's just me though.

 

[leonel619]

Just got this macro from a local reefer.
Can anyone ID it?

 

[phobos2deimos]

Just got this macro from a local reefer.
Can anyone ID it?

Nice! That's a variety of Nemastoma. Did you pick it up from Edward, or someone else?

 

[leonel619]

Nice! That's a variety of Nemastoma. Did you pick it up from Edward, or someone else?

Cool that's what I thought it was. No, I got it from Dave (diverdave). Picked it up this morning.

 

[leonel619]

Update: FTS

 

[ReefWreak]

Beautiful!

I love how if your tank is full of algae, the sand stays pearly white. Jelous.

Love the growth and coloration. Is that a huge bristleworm right in the front too?

 

[leonel619]

Beautiful!

I love how if your tank is full of algae, the sand stays pearly white. Jelous.

Love the growth and coloration. Is that a huge bristleworm right in the front too?

Thanks! Yes that's a bristleworm photo bombing lol I have a few large ones that I need to take out.

 

[leonel619]

August FTS

 

[saltwater sam]

Hotdamn! Looking great!

 

[leonel619]

Hotdamn! Looking great!

Thanks!

 

[Fish_BowLisha]

Nice! That's a variety of Nemastoma. Did you pick it up from Edward, or someone else?

Should that type of algae be in sand or rock substrate? I have the dragons breath variety and it doesn't seem to adhere to rock in my tank... Should I try sand?

 

[Fish_BowLisha]

@leonel619

And how deep is your sand bed? I want your tank lol...

 

[leonel619]

Should that type of algae be in sand or rock substrate? I have the dragons breath variety and it doesn't seem to adhere to rock in my tank... Should I try sand?

Nemastoma will attach to a rock. Dragons breath won't attach as far as I know. I have mine anchored to a piece of rock so it doesn't get knocked around by the flow.

@leonel619

And how deep is your sand bed? I want your tank lol...

Sand bed is about 1.5~2in. I didn't it mostly for the mangrove I have.

 

[leonel619]

Nothing has really changed. This is just a small video I took the other day. Been working a lot lately so haven't had a chance to trim back the macros. I was thinking of cleaning up the tank and only leaving the mangrove with some rock and my grandi polyps but will see how it goes.

http://youtu.be/p_UhlFhcOVs

 

[leonel619]

Did a tank overhaul. Here's sept FTS:

 

[Pigpen17]

A buddy of mine at work is always thiking of what do do with his tank. I showed him your thread and he's hooked. Just amazing.

 

[leonel619]

A buddy of mine at work is always thiking of what do do with his tank. I showed him your thread and he's hooked. Just amazing.

Thanks! Macro tanks are fun. They don't require anything special. Very lo maintenance so if your buddy is like me and doesnt have too much time to dedicate to a full reef tank then something like this is perfect.

 

[Michael Hoaster]

Nice tank! I'm amazed at how many things you can fit in a nano tank. Thanks for the pics. Keep 'em comin'!

 

[saltwater sam]

Definitely one of the nicest nanos I've ever seen. Keep up the good work.