My non reef tank
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andersGS
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Hi Ole
I think you should post some of your macro shots and a couple of new pics from your tank.
Maybe give a small introduction to your tank and the idea behind it - I am sure the users would appreciate it - I know I did :thumbsup:
Keeping seagrass is not an easy task and I have known Ole for some years and have been following his experiences and challenges to keeping this alternative aquarium. It has been a very interesting journey with ups and downs. I doubt that anyone on this planet can beat the diversity of "critters" and bacteria that Ole has collected and propogated over the years.
It is not the average "SPS overload" that has become the standard of reefkeeping, but if one could enjoy the simplicity of this tank it is truly amazing.
Best regards
Anders
I think you should post some of your macro shots and a couple of new pics from your tank.
Maybe give a small introduction to your tank and the idea behind it - I am sure the users would appreciate it - I know I did :thumbsup:
Keeping seagrass is not an easy task and I have known Ole for some years and have been following his experiences and challenges to keeping this alternative aquarium. It has been a very interesting journey with ups and downs. I doubt that anyone on this planet can beat the diversity of "critters" and bacteria that Ole has collected and propogated over the years.
It is not the average "SPS overload" that has become the standard of reefkeeping, but if one could enjoy the simplicity of this tank it is truly amazing.
Best regards
Anders
is there a reason youre so harsh? each his opinion, in mine the tank is an interesting biotope not everyone is able to keep, i also like the idea of going off the beaten track and trying something not so common.
where did you get the seagrass? in my opinion, you dont have to add anything. if the glasspanels where clean, there would be a nice focus on the seagrassbed i guess. i like it minimalistic, so i guess a pair of some sort of special showpiece fish would be nice in there too!
how do you keep the plants fertilized? only the mud or do you add anything, like iron, fishfood, ...? the algae on the glass tell me there are enough nutrients in there.
greetings, martin
Pederreefnerd
New member
Hi Ole,
I truly love u are different from the rest of us, and yr knowledge about this biotope is second to none.
Agree with Anders, show some macroshots - and it might take time for people to apreciate something truly different
Kind regards
Peder
I truly love u are different from the rest of us, and yr knowledge about this biotope is second to none.
Agree with Anders, show some macroshots - and it might take time for people to apreciate something truly different
Kind regards
Peder
I am harsh because I ask him a question about his aquarium and he responds with a stupid grammar remark. I love unique ideas and specialized tanks. I have a macro algae tank with clownfish and eels. I also said all that matters is that he likes his tank. I like the red sand in my tank, but I also understand most people don't. People tell me that all the time and I respect their opinion and don't take I personally. Maybe it will help people appreciate it more if he gave more information about the tank.
thanks:lol2::lol2::lol2:
burnah@seagrass i got imported from Holland,its a caribic specie,seagrass beds from indonesia got more diversity:dance:
this is how the tank look like august 2012 when the tank got planted,the images speaks for them selves and gives a pretty good idea of some of the trouble keeping the grass its not just like putting some blades down in some calcium carbonate.
when I planted the grass I took my arm under the roots and with the other arm i tried too keep the roots from loosing water.:spin1:
this is how the tank look like right before i added the black sand
my next post i will upload some macros from some of the animals i found in the sand bed over the last couple of years it was rather intense but i will only post the best images:dance::dance::dance:
burnah@seagrass i got imported from Holland,its a caribic specie,seagrass beds from indonesia got more diversity:dance:
this is how the tank look like august 2012 when the tank got planted,the images speaks for them selves and gives a pretty good idea of some of the trouble keeping the grass its not just like putting some blades down in some calcium carbonate.
when I planted the grass I took my arm under the roots and with the other arm i tried too keep the roots from loosing water.:spin1:
this is how the tank look like right before i added the black sand
my next post i will upload some macros from some of the animals i found in the sand bed over the last couple of years it was rather intense but i will only post the best images:dance::dance::dance:
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Amphiprion
Premium Member
Hi Ole. The tank looks quite good and the dense planting makes it look fairly realistic--similar to what you'd see in more established beds. I am a big fan of seagrasses myself. Can you give an idea of what you do as far as maintenance, setup, design, etc.? I am also curious as to your water parameters, like nitrate, phosphate, etc.
velvetelvis
Active member
I like this tank. Your seagrass looks really healthy.
hi amphi,thanks for inspiration:spin3:
po4 in not detectable,i run skimmer and uv but not always
thanks:wavehand:i dont know much about seahorses sorry
