[atlantic reefer]

Well i thought I would show you guys my 20 gallon saltwater. I forgot to take pics when i first set it up but here it is 4 months in.

Full Shot

Green Feather Duster

1 of the tube anemones

Curley Q Anemone

 

[atlantic reefer]

Red Wrasse (Hiding)

Tried to get them in focus

Purple Feather Duster

Blue Spot Goby

sorry for some crappy pics, the only camera i can afford right now is a Kodak point and shoot

 

[Kogo]

what are you feeding the dusters?

 

[atlantic reefer]

I'm feeding them some Kent ZooPlex and DT's Live Phytoplankton and DT's Oyster Eggs about twice a week.

 

[Kogo]

as requested... safe and sound in the new Saltwater build forum!

 

[atlantic reefer]

thanks Kogo

 

[MediaHound]

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[atlantic reefer]

I have considered doing the magnet mod but because of college I can't really afford it right now.

Oh and sad news, because of the 4 stripe damsels, my red fairy wrasse has died.

 

[MediaHound]

argh!!

 

[atlantic reefer]

its ok, i think if I decide to get another fish - I'm going to get rid of the at least 1 if not both 4 stripes so they don't stress it to much.

 

[atlantic reefer]

Wednesday update - Well I work at an lfs and we got our shipment in yesterday. We got in a small carpet anemone and I decided to buy it. Or at least it was small when we got it in. It has hence opened up to over 5 inches. First the price i payed - 12.99. We bought it for 8.00 - the price if sold to a common hobbyist - 24.99.

I know you're looking for pics but i don't have any yet but they will come in time.

 

[MediaHound]

Sounds cool, those are awesome!

 

[goldenmacman]

NICE... just be careful because some anemones can injure other fish and corals, i love your feather dusters... sorry to hear about your loss but, if i was you i would consider getting clowns to host that carpet...OH and just a tip, i wouldnt put too many anemones in that little tank because they will have a "turf war" and that will only cost you more money...

 

[atlantic reefer]

thanks for the comments

yeah i don't plan on any other anemones. just let the current ones grow.

I've also got good news and semi-bad news.

First the bad news

the carpet decided to walk right up to one of my powerheads and got partially sucked to it.

The Good News
I unplugged the powerhead and he got himself out of it. Luckily none of his foot got caught in it and he is now perfectly fine, he walked back to the original spot. My current clown has no interest in the anemone but thats fine with me.

I know I know pics but i haven't had time yet, i promise they will come.

 

[goldenmacman]

to get the clowns and anemone together, put the anemone and clowns in a bowl, with some tank water for about an hour and they will host.. it worked for me twice and many others i recommended...tell me how it goes... if you dont want to do that to your fish, then take some pics from the internet of clowns and anemone and tape them up on glass or your tank and that too will help, tell me what you decide and how it goes...

 

[atlantic reefer]

i don't want to take them out, the clown used to host several bta's in the previous tank he was in so hopefully he should find it - the anemone is in a spot that the clown doesn't go to as often.

 

[reefaddict]

Nice little setup. Love the cerianthus nem, so graceful.

Mark

 

[RickM61]

nice tank reefer..i like the aqua scape alot what lighting do you have on that little gem..

Rick

 

[atlantic reefer]

the lighting is 130 W PC Lighting. In the next few months I am planning on switching to T5 - a little bit better for the photosynthetic anemones.

 

[RickM61]

sweet tank ..you are going to like the t-5's..i would put them on my 3 gallon but they dont make them that small..it gives the corals more pop..

Rick