steevareno2002
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Sounds like your jealous. I think alot of people here ARE concerned with coral preservation.
Leonardo's Apogon Reef
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I'll determine it for you tonight and make a close-up photo.
Certainly not an Efflo
Thank you for the input.Joe, thank you for your input and like you I'm as well concerned about the conservation and preservation of coral reefs. Please don't draw conclusions about my coral husbandry so fast.
The Formosa Forest was grown out from small colonies who were tank-grown. When I disassebled the tank more then 10 reefers went home with parts of this colonies.
This reef, almost four years later, is a result of growing out frags for almost a year in my own tank. In the meantime I already sold frags of this colonies in the LFS I work in.
To assume I bought all the colonies instantly with "thousands of dollars" is a bit unfriendly because I put a lot of effort and time in this project for more then a year.
During the following years I'm sure I will sell and give away many more fragments of this corals, and this way do my (small) part in coral preservation and conservation.
Regards, Leonardo
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A Reef In The Sky
Welcome back Leonardo!! :bounce1::bounce3::bounce2:
Your previous tanks have been a true inspiration so it great to see you back with yet another. :artist:
The new setup looks great and very artistic. Look forward to reading and seeing more pictures.
Your previous tanks have been a true inspiration so it great to see you back with yet another. :artist:
The new setup looks great and very artistic. Look forward to reading and seeing more pictures.
naterealbig
Premium Member
Yes, you have made a great point here. Please also post your unwarranted assumptions/claims on every thread here on RC that was started by someone who has set up more than one aquarium, and/or has more than $1k of equipment invested in it.
Joe, is this an article about your aquarium(s)? http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2011/3/aquarium
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Mangodude
The Clown Tang Keeper!
I think the ball is a type of favia maybe a moon favia? or pineapple coral..
Thanks Mu!
The ball shaped coral is a Favia.
The large table in the front of the tank is an Acropora Jacquelineae.
http://coral.aims.gov.au/speciesPages/species_metadata/0713/image
Leonardo
The ball shaped coral is a Favia.
The large table in the front of the tank is an Acropora Jacquelineae.
http://coral.aims.gov.au/speciesPages/species_metadata/0713/image
Leonardo
Thank you! Your tank has been an important source of inspiration for this tank. Would like to see your tank irl the next time I'm in HK.
Leonardo
Breakbeats2334
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Are most of these corals Marine cultured Leonardo? You got some wonderful color contrast
Beautiful work! I too have wanted to have a large number of the threadfin cardinals, but they're terrible shippers. My LFS won't order them due to their poor survival rates after shipping. I ordered 10 from bluezooaquatics and two were DOA and four others died within 24 hours. Just curious what your experience is and where you acquired yours from?
Most of the corals are Maricultured, or fragments of wildcap and maricultures. I tried to collect many different growth forms and colors to make the coralscape.
I'm in Europe, and I always order them through my LFS. My survival rates are always about 90%.
I have a few suggestions to make shipping Apogon more successful, without too many loss during shipping. First, acclimatisation at the LFS or wholesaler is very important. During their import from the Indo-Pacific or Australia (most popular species) they have become very stressed, and need to recover for at least some days. When purchasing in the LFS, make sure the fish are there for at least a few days, and accepting frozen foods. Make sure that they are in a low flow, dim tank without other fish and pristine water.
When you’re able to transport the fish from the LFS or wholesale yourself, you can also prevent large losses by transporting the fish with at least a few together. Never pack the fish alone in a bag, this will be very stressful. These are schooling fish, and the presence of at least a few others will drastically reduce stress during transport.
Another thing is water quality of the transport water. Try to transport the fish in as much water as possible, the rest of the bag filled with pure O2 gas.
I’m currently experimenting with an Ammonia binding solution from Prodibio, called “stop Ammo”. This is normally used during the startup of a reef tank to help it cycle. Binding and with it reducing the Ammonia level in the transport water can also help to prevent excessive loss. I’m experimenting with it myself right now, so I’ll have more about this later. I’m also experimenting with small bags of high quality GAC (Granular Activated Carbon) to take up harmful organic compounds during shipping. (source)
Leonardo
I'm in Europe, and I always order them through my LFS. My survival rates are always about 90%.
I have a few suggestions to make shipping Apogon more successful, without too many loss during shipping. First, acclimatisation at the LFS or wholesaler is very important. During their import from the Indo-Pacific or Australia (most popular species) they have become very stressed, and need to recover for at least some days. When purchasing in the LFS, make sure the fish are there for at least a few days, and accepting frozen foods. Make sure that they are in a low flow, dim tank without other fish and pristine water.
When you’re able to transport the fish from the LFS or wholesale yourself, you can also prevent large losses by transporting the fish with at least a few together. Never pack the fish alone in a bag, this will be very stressful. These are schooling fish, and the presence of at least a few others will drastically reduce stress during transport.
Another thing is water quality of the transport water. Try to transport the fish in as much water as possible, the rest of the bag filled with pure O2 gas.
I’m currently experimenting with an Ammonia binding solution from Prodibio, called “stop Ammo”. This is normally used during the startup of a reef tank to help it cycle. Binding and with it reducing the Ammonia level in the transport water can also help to prevent excessive loss. I’m experimenting with it myself right now, so I’ll have more about this later. I’m also experimenting with small bags of high quality GAC (Granular Activated Carbon) to take up harmful organic compounds during shipping. (source)
Leonardo
klondike4001
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Leonardo, welcome back
Your tanks are amazing and this one is above par from the earleir ones, thanks for giving me a goal for me next upgrade. With your setup/system are you limited on fish choice/capability? I'm refering to fish waste over-burdening the system. Looks spectacular, keep up the inspiring work.
Your tanks are amazing and this one is above par from the earleir ones, thanks for giving me a goal for me next upgrade. With your setup/system are you limited on fish choice/capability? I'm refering to fish waste over-burdening the system. Looks spectacular, keep up the inspiring work.
Jonathan, thank you. Because of the BB tank and large skimmer I'm not more limited to the amount of fish then using sand and more liverock.
Thanks Brett! The tank was pretty much a grow-out/frag tank before. I'll try to dig up some early pictures for you.
Denadai, Thank you!
Thanks Brett! The tank was pretty much a grow-out/frag tank before. I'll try to dig up some early pictures for you.
Denadai, Thank you!
dainiusiva
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Leonardo,
the deepwater acros look great, thanks for sharing
the deepwater acros look great, thanks for sharing
naterealbig
Premium Member
Hi Leonardo, what is does the photoperiod on this tank look like?
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