Shallow Reef 36"x24"x16" - SPS Dominant Reef
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Revilo
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No problem. Thanks for visiting my build thread.
Here is a quick video of them eating:
Watch in 1080p.
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Galaxyreef
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Wrangy
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OH LAWDY :inlove::inlove::inlove::inlove:
Royal gramma's are one of my favourites!! How do you find them having such a large group living together? Any aggression issues or anything like that?? I'm assuming you added them all at the same time as well.
Tank is looking stunning Revilo
Revilo
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Thanks for following along.
OH LAWDY :inlove::inlove::inlove::inlove:
Royal gramma's are one of my favourites!! How do you find them having such a large group living together? Any aggression issues or anything like that?? I'm assuming you added them all at the same time as well.
Tank is looking stunning Revilo
In the wild, they live in large groups so I wanted to imitate that. I will add about 5 more but once I am certain my tank can take the load. I haven't seen any aggression among them.
I been feeding them fish eggs, mysis, and pods. So far, it has kept them all fed and less aggressive towards each other. I am pretty sure I will see a fight later for dominance but it will subside once the winner is crowned.
Yes, I added them all at once.
Thanks!
Revilo
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Update:
I ordered the incorrect size of Reef Brites XHO fixtures(36") to go inside of my Giesemann Matrixx II. Because I opened the packages to inspect the lights for damage and missing parts, I can't return them back to the retailer. I now have a pending order for the correct fixture length needed for the inside which will have to be the 30" fixture. I have to sell the old lights and wait for my new ones to arrive next week for installation.
I ordered the incorrect size of Reef Brites XHO fixtures(36") to go inside of my Giesemann Matrixx II. Because I opened the packages to inspect the lights for damage and missing parts, I can't return them back to the retailer. I now have a pending order for the correct fixture length needed for the inside which will have to be the 30" fixture. I have to sell the old lights and wait for my new ones to arrive next week for installation.
Revilo
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Update:
-The correct size ReefBrites shipped today and should arrive Wednesday in which I will install once I get home from work.
-My tank has become an ULNS due to my Marinepure Blocks and oversized skimmer. I can not keep nitrates and phosphates in the tank. I had algae everyone but it has since cleared out. My corals (mainly sps) have bleached out a little but hopefully they will recover just fine with the additional feedings I have been giving the tank due to the addition of the Royal Grammas. I am contemplating adding (5) Helfrichi Firefish to the tank and (1) Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse to bring an explosion of purplish colors.
-In the meantime, here is a quick, new video of me feeding the tank just now. Be sure to watch in 1080p:
<iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vFTgt_PwKZU?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
-The correct size ReefBrites shipped today and should arrive Wednesday in which I will install once I get home from work.
-My tank has become an ULNS due to my Marinepure Blocks and oversized skimmer. I can not keep nitrates and phosphates in the tank. I had algae everyone but it has since cleared out. My corals (mainly sps) have bleached out a little but hopefully they will recover just fine with the additional feedings I have been giving the tank due to the addition of the Royal Grammas. I am contemplating adding (5) Helfrichi Firefish to the tank and (1) Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse to bring an explosion of purplish colors.
-In the meantime, here is a quick, new video of me feeding the tank just now. Be sure to watch in 1080p:
<iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vFTgt_PwKZU?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Usernam Invalid
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Nice video the Grammys look great
Revilo
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Thanks!
As in gel filter? If yes, no, I don't; I just use the stock lens and the camera.
jroovers
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Love the royal grammas. Never thought of them as a fish to keep in a harem... I may have to copy your idea in my 36" by 24" by 12" tank... currently I have load and need to increase it a bit. How many you think would be ok in a tank that size with one or two other fish? 8 or 10 roughly?
Revilo
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Same here which is why I wanted to attempt such a build. I figured that it shouldn't be much different from when I had a mix species Anthias tank a few years back. Thanks!
Thanks! Sure go ahead. The amount highly depends on your filtration capabilities. I currently have 7 with 2 yellow tangs and I am pretty sure my filtration can sustain with 4-5 more.
Thanks for viewing and following. I will try to keep the updates about the Royal Grammas strictly with videos because I think it will be a better way to follow their progress better than a motionless image. Look out for more videos soon.
SpSChief85
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I ditched the Hydra52s and got an 8 bulb sunpower and suppliments it with 2 24" reefbrite xho actinics, o love it and wish I would have just done this along time ago instead of hopping on the led band wagon.
I hope it will be a successful bandwagon though, no more replacing expiring bulbs, save electricity on running and heating. What's not to like?
Probably the part where it sucks at coloring coral unlike T5 and MH.
Zacktosterone
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I actually laughed at this partially true statement. I think halide and t5 do an awesome job but here's a 720 gallon sps tank run completely with aI leds
Watch "My 720g SPS full LED reef Aquarium" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/L4rBfbbismQ
patekphilippe
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good build
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