Update? How are your macros doing?
JBJ 45 Rimless Macroalgae Tank
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lifeoffaith
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Most are doing well. I've kinda just let things settle in. I plan on some more macros and finally some fish soon. I will get some more photos after I get those in.
Out of all the drawf angels, Pygmy are the most aggressive. I think you would do best not to crowd three in the same tank. I suggest you consider yellow & red as other choices of drawf angels.
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lifeoffaith
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Problem is there aren't any other small angelfish that I'd even consider keeping more than one in a 45 from the Caribbean. I'm well aware that I'm taking a bit of a risk, I'll be keeping a close eye on them once I get them in, and if I have to separate them I will.
lifeoffaith
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Fighting a losing battle against hair algae and a bit of cyano at the moment. Keep exporting and trying to clean up the rock, but it comes back with a vengeance.
I also had another mishap the other day. The tank being a rimless tank, it's been open ever since it had water added. I put together a frame with netting in it to protect from fish jumping out since I plan on adding some soon. It figures that the day after I do this my son feels the need to take the top off and add his own decoration to the tank, a Plink garbage disposal cleaner ball. They are small, but they're concentrated. By the time I found it, it was just the guts of the ball floating at the top of the tank. I did a water change right away and fired up my skimmer again and haven't noticed any major issues with the exception of a possible loss of my arrow crab.
If I get lucky I'll find some cool treasures at the local frag swap on the 31st. Looking forward to going with my wife.
I also had another mishap the other day. The tank being a rimless tank, it's been open ever since it had water added. I put together a frame with netting in it to protect from fish jumping out since I plan on adding some soon. It figures that the day after I do this my son feels the need to take the top off and add his own decoration to the tank, a Plink garbage disposal cleaner ball. They are small, but they're concentrated. By the time I found it, it was just the guts of the ball floating at the top of the tank. I did a water change right away and fired up my skimmer again and haven't noticed any major issues with the exception of a possible loss of my arrow crab.
If I get lucky I'll find some cool treasures at the local frag swap on the 31st. Looking forward to going with my wife.
Hair algae is a challenge. In my limited experience with it, removing the long parts gives your CUC the chance to keep it down. So a good, diverse crew is important. Having a fast growing macro, like ulva or caulerpa ready to take up nutrients can also help. Export, predation and competition (and persistence) are key. Good luck with it!
lifeoffaith
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My concerns with adding predators for the hair algae is that they will also take out my display macroalgaes. Otherwise I'd get some emerald crabs and an urchin. For now manual removal and adding some more macros to compete for nutrients is my current plan.
lifeoffaith
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I changed my light settings for a shorter light period which seems to be helping the hair algae die down along with my manual removal. Finally added some fish too. Two yellow headed pearly jawfish and two green banded gobies. Just hoping my arrow crab leaves them alone. The yellow heads have made themselves comfortable throwing sand everywhere. Hopefully I can update with some pictures before too long. Still trying to figure out some fish for the water column, but for now it's nice to have some fish in the mix.
vlangel
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I love yellow head jawfish. Actually I have never had any but I think I would love them! It does sound like they are messy howevet.
