The_Nexis_One
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OK... I hope to have the 'Eel run' installed this weekend so I'll have plenty of DSB surface. I have Macro's growing fast and happy. My Cyano in the Lagoon is only on the glass and some small sections of the sand (2). I added another 65w CF light - so now have a total 0f 130w on a 24"x12" section of 10" deep water.... Iron and NO3 dosing seem reliable and predictable.
I think I'm ready for Seagrasses.
I'd like to minimize the orders placed to maximize money spent on shipping. I would also be interested in trading if that's an option.
My Goal is to have a dense area of seagrass for the eel. I hope to intruduce crabs/shrimp, etc. that he can actively hunt in the grass/Mangrove roots as a suppliment for his normal food.... and also because Seagrasses are just plain cool The space is potentially 42" long by 12" wide (all ~10" of water). but the 18" section will have mangroves in it as well.
So... my original plan was for Turtle grass. But, I'm concerned that it may grow too slowly. Maybe something with broad leaves would be better complimented by Shoal grass and Turtle?. I plan to keep the Macro's until they get phased out by incroaching seagrass so at least I'll have a start of green while the seagrass dies back from transplant.
What seagrass would you recommend?
Thalassia testudinum (Turtle grass) I still expect to get some of this just to try it out (as soon as Billsreef.com gets more). But I'm not sure that I'll go species specific bed as I had originally thought.
Other options:
Ruppia Maritima (Wigdon grass) is out as I think it'll be too thin/tall
Halophila Wrightii (Shoal Grass) is a possibility... surely in conjunction with another type.
Halophila Ovalis (Spoon Grass) probably nice as the oval leaves could provide hiding spots. Also, would compliment the Mangrove with similiar leave structure.
Halophila decipiens (Paddle Grass) looks interesting - not sure about finding any to get though
Halophila engelmannii (Star Grass)... I dunno.... Sarah? what do you think about density near the sand bed?
Halophila johnsonii (Johnson Seagrass)... structure is like a cross between the Halo Ovalis and Thalassia.
Syringodium filiforme (Manatee grass). I dunno... They are all starting to look the same LOL
Here's a pretty nice side-by-side comparison:
Fish & Wildlife Research Inst.: Seagrass
Thoughts?
I think I'm ready for Seagrasses.
I'd like to minimize the orders placed to maximize money spent on shipping. I would also be interested in trading if that's an option.
My Goal is to have a dense area of seagrass for the eel. I hope to intruduce crabs/shrimp, etc. that he can actively hunt in the grass/Mangrove roots as a suppliment for his normal food.... and also because Seagrasses are just plain cool The space is potentially 42" long by 12" wide (all ~10" of water). but the 18" section will have mangroves in it as well.
So... my original plan was for Turtle grass. But, I'm concerned that it may grow too slowly. Maybe something with broad leaves would be better complimented by Shoal grass and Turtle?. I plan to keep the Macro's until they get phased out by incroaching seagrass so at least I'll have a start of green while the seagrass dies back from transplant.
What seagrass would you recommend?
Thalassia testudinum (Turtle grass) I still expect to get some of this just to try it out (as soon as Billsreef.com gets more). But I'm not sure that I'll go species specific bed as I had originally thought.
Other options:
Ruppia Maritima (Wigdon grass) is out as I think it'll be too thin/tall
Halophila Wrightii (Shoal Grass) is a possibility... surely in conjunction with another type.
Halophila Ovalis (Spoon Grass) probably nice as the oval leaves could provide hiding spots. Also, would compliment the Mangrove with similiar leave structure.
Halophila decipiens (Paddle Grass) looks interesting - not sure about finding any to get though
Halophila engelmannii (Star Grass)... I dunno.... Sarah? what do you think about density near the sand bed?
Halophila johnsonii (Johnson Seagrass)... structure is like a cross between the Halo Ovalis and Thalassia.
Syringodium filiforme (Manatee grass). I dunno... They are all starting to look the same LOL
Here's a pretty nice side-by-side comparison:
Fish & Wildlife Research Inst.: Seagrass
Thoughts?