firefish2020
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12 gal Aquapod, oh boy...make sure you get enough flow in that thing. Im no fan of nanos unless they are done right ie. moded out in some way. Everyone help out on this.
Just got setup and have some questions
- Thread starter ijw
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I know its small and i'll end up getting a bigger one, but right now its a small footprint and a way to get the hang of this. I need to order a maxjet 900, thats been the general suggestion I have seen for owners of the unit along with taking the bioball and ceramic out of the back and creating a fuge back there. Any other ideas would be great.
coralreefer
No Pistons
Cool I've got one too
Hate to tell you I set mine up with established coralline encrusted rock from my other tank, no cycle etc. Still had a diatom bloom :lol:
The only drawback I've noticed not being able to run a skimmer. I replaced the stock pump with a MJ 1200 mainly because I had one lying around. Then I had to modify the return outlet to keep it from blowing sand everywhere.:rolleye1:
I looked a a new model the other day and it appears they've switched to a split lockline return. Much better IMO and I plan to see if Jim can get me one.
Sounds good. Like I said I replaced the stock pump and I don't have anything in the back chambers. I think Crabfan did a fuge in his. I'm lazy and just stuck a little wad of chaeto against the return teeth. Try to really stay on top of your water changes. With no skimmer they're your main export.
firefish2020
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Yep think bigger than MJ-900 I agree.
firefish2020
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Why would you be terrified at the prospect of having a mantis? They are the coolest little guys you could have.
Altpers0na-old
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not every thing... ok probably not everything... it depends...
they mostly eat your other reef bugs... shrimp, crabs, snails...
unless you get a fish eater, but they are not as common as hitchhikers...
they mostly eat your other reef bugs... shrimp, crabs, snails...
unless you get a fish eater, but they are not as common as hitchhikers...
firefish2020
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The one I keep lives with crabs, snails, shrimp but like all other creatures if I don't feed him he will take his own food. I just make sure I feed him enough krill. I have kept about 4 of these guys so far with no noticeable loss except maybe an occasional crab. I have actually lost more crabs to pink spot watchman gobies. Now if you have say a peacock mantis that's a whole different story, but most are not lucky enough to find these.
Salty Bginners
Premium Member
The greening is normal. Its the algae cells reproducing in the present of Nitrogen, which means your cycle has begun.
Mantis.....are large, and make clicking noises. Theyre not really that bad, but then again I have this mantis fetish.......
Edit: The browning is normal too. Its the algae. Its all good my man :3
Mantis.....are large, and make clicking noises. Theyre not really that bad, but then again I have this mantis fetish.......
Edit: The browning is normal too. Its the algae. Its all good my man :3
phljess
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If you have a mantis, it has no place in a community tank. IMO, They are cool to keep by themselves but they will try to wreck a fish tank. I had one, it would climb onto the algae clip in the tank and club fish as they passed by. I would not recommend keeping a mantis in your main display.
Altpers0na-old
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now see, thats exactly the sort of thing that made me want one..
firefish2020
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Yep they are highly inteligent and can work things out.
