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Start with some zoanthids, mushrooms, or xenia!

 

loving your rock work.

 

Looks great, I agree start with zoanthids and mushrooms

 

Hey SnooknRedz, thanks for the quick reply! Alright, I'll look into those guys. I'll probably stop by my LFS today and check those out.

Hey TheSaltwaterBoy, yeah, alright, I'll check those out at my LFS too. Thanks!

Hey Dellyjoe, thanks! I was actually thinking of Bonsai rockwork suggested earlier, but I couldn't find rocks small enough to do that, so I decided to improvise. lol

Hey 2in10, thanks! I'll definitely check those out at my LFS!

 

Congratulations again! Wow, I am loving this thread, tons of info and a great looking start to your build!

Can't wait to see what it looks like in the end.

 

+1 to the reef book I also got one from chapter and it's great

you can also put some green star poly but they tend to spread quickly tho

 

Part 5: Planning Corals Part 1

PART 5: PLANNING CORALS PART 1

Coral Planning Part 1

Since I'm venturing into new territory, I'm going to take suggestions from experienced reefers here and from my LFS.

I need some suggestions!

Suggested Corals from 3Reef:
- Zoanthids
- Mushrooms
- Xenias
- Green Star Polyp
- (suggestions will be added here!)



So today, I went to my LFS (Local Fish Store) to take a look at the corals.


Visiting the Fish Store for Corals:

My Local Fish Store Information:
Seaside Tropical Fish
21162 Beach Boulevard
Huntington Beach, CA 92648-5404
(714) 969-0491
Website: fish supply


My Coral Adventure Today:

(NOTE: My knowledge of corals is limited, so you guys can help me ID the corals if you want!)

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And finally... Mr. Shark seems quite pleasant that we returned to check up on him.




EcoPico Update:
Still Cycling...nothing new yet.







Livestock Decisions (continued):

- Still leaning towards Gobies & Pistol Shrimps
- I'm thinking Yasha Goby with Pistol Shrimp & Clown Fish?
- My LFS said the Staghorn Crab may be able to survive in my tank with sufficient lighting and care since they're currently living in their nanos too (for a long while!). So, I'll reconsider him.





COMING UP NEXT:

MORE CORALS UPDATE + CYCLED TANK + LIVESTOCK DECISIONS + ADDING LIVESTOCK!


Stay Tuned! MORE TO COME!!!!!

 

How did I miss this thread?! That ecopico looks awesome!! I can't wait to see coral in there - it is going to be very eye catching!

All those pictures you posted are awesome. Some beautiful coral and tanks in those shots for sure.

 

Hey Kllrfish, thanks! I can't wait to see how it looks too!

Hey ALN, I agree, the book is pretty awesome, I'm rereading corals and the reef-keeping part to make sure I don't mess up. lol

The green star polyp looks amazing! I'll definitely consider those too! Thanks.

Hey KC! Thanks, I can't wait to see corals in there too!

 

Hehe cute shark at the end~ I am lovin’ the coral pix, very nice. I am excited to see how things are going to come together!