SEAMONSTER
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I have decided to go this route (Monaco) because I have had the most success with this method. I have had just a live sand bed with satisfactory results, but with major algae growth. I had to do water changes on the sand bed only approach to counteract the nitrate buildup. Man, I hate doing water changes, it just sucks! So I switched back to the Monaco-style. If I just keep a minimum of fishes and not max out the bioload, I can get away with skipping a few water changes in my 60 reef! I have 4 little blue chromis, 1 six-liner, and 5 different types of shrimp! I have just bought a small octopus today! I never had one so i said "What the hell!" I hand fed it like an hour ago too! Pretty cool. huh?! If I just keep it fed, it wont bother my other critters! I dunno, we will see what happens!
I currently do not have clams because I have 2 peppermint shrimps, but that can all change with that 8-legged freak! I think octopus like clams too, though, so I probably wont get any. I also own a great cup coral, frogspawn, toadstool, flat lettuce (or cabbage?) coral, abalone, purple mushrooms,and an open brain! More to come!
Take care!
I currently do not have clams because I have 2 peppermint shrimps, but that can all change with that 8-legged freak! I think octopus like clams too, though, so I probably wont get any. I also own a great cup coral, frogspawn, toadstool, flat lettuce (or cabbage?) coral, abalone, purple mushrooms,and an open brain! More to come!
Take care!