@Russpuss83 Thank you :) I have found a local guy that collects water from the beach, he filters the water for a day or so, makes it the right temperature and delivers it to me. It is quite handy because he does it all, he drains the water and fills the tank again...
This water change regime means that I can feed both corals and fish as much as I want. The clam is doing great. I has grown significantly since I bought it and it looks happy (at least for now). I have never kept clams before this one and I don't do anything special for it. To be honest, I think the secret is the water quality, because my equipment is not the best... Hope this helps.
It goes to show that good quality water and good feeding can do the trick. The lighting system I have is pretty cheap. I have 8 light fittings X 2 T5s each that cover the full top of the tank. They are not the top of the range either. If anything they are pretty average. To keep the water clean and in good conditions, I change 95% of the water every 3 weeks. I only add Calcium and Reef Builder. I also run an ozonizer for 3 hours per day to keep the water nice and clear.
LBCREEFER . It is pretty easy to care for. Leathers are very hardy corals. All I do is feed them Reef-roids twice a week. It does the trick. All corals seem happy.
drslayer800 the lights are plain T5s. There are a few of them...
your tanks just beautiful how did you get it so colorful? and quick question how easy is it to care fo a leather coral specially that green one under your big one ?
I have another video that may show the spawning a bit clearer. I will upload it soon. The sun coral also spawned the following day, I have that on video too.
Well spotted about the coraline. I regularly scrape it off the glass with a blade. The rocks inside are fully covered in pink/purple coraline though, which really enhances the appearance of the reef. They were fully covered within 6 m just by keeping good water quality. You are right about the age of the tank though, close enough at least
I can't be 100% sure its coming from the 'stool per the vid.
the vid shows among the nicest large reefs Ive seen, you are not lacking duncans or azooxanthellates nor lps worth about $300 apiece minimum where Im from.
One other ponderance, there is not a single spot of coralline in any corner or any pane of glass I have to put this assembled reefs total age at less than a year>?
U may have heard on the news about the flooding in Australia. Unfortunately, Brisbane (where I live) was hit pretty badly. My place was also going to flood, so I had to make a decision to either take my chances or play it safe and dismantle the tank to save all the livestock. The choice was easy... but it means that it will take a while to get back to where it was. I have taken the opportunity to upgrade to a bigger tank :) I do have one other video...And I agree, not too bad for an amateur!
1 one of the best aquascaping i've ever seen!
varmman 5 days ago
beautiful tank
shayoctave 2 weeks ago
thats the most beautiful reef tank ive ever seen. the coral placement is awesome
ievanh 2 months ago
Awesome and inspiring tank. I'm subscribing to this one.
HappyHoney41 2 months ago
Absolutely beautiful tank
luxauterna1 3 months ago
beautiful reef tank
ReefCollege 3 months ago
What lighting are you using? Please any information on your tank setup would be great! Beautiful Tank!!!!!!!!
MrMonte42 3 months ago
<3 the sun coral cluster! nice tank
CheeseBon 3 months ago
Hello, beautiful tank!!., is it a blue paper that you use for the aquarium, or does the color of the room?¿¿ thnks
JuanmaThesecret 6 months ago
@JuanmaThesecret . There is no blue paper. It is a clear glass. The light in the tank must make it look blue I guess...
jaimeduerme 6 months ago
Jamie...incredible tank....I'm curious to know what kind of salt your using. Or if your using an ocean water from a local fish store.
Thanks
Russ
Russpuss83 6 months ago
@Russpuss83 Thank you :) I have found a local guy that collects water from the beach, he filters the water for a day or so, makes it the right temperature and delivers it to me. It is quite handy because he does it all, he drains the water and fills the tank again...
jaimeduerme 6 months ago
This water change regime means that I can feed both corals and fish as much as I want. The clam is doing great. I has grown significantly since I bought it and it looks happy (at least for now). I have never kept clams before this one and I don't do anything special for it. To be honest, I think the secret is the water quality, because my equipment is not the best... Hope this helps.
jaimeduerme 7 months ago
It goes to show that good quality water and good feeding can do the trick. The lighting system I have is pretty cheap. I have 8 light fittings X 2 T5s each that cover the full top of the tank. They are not the top of the range either. If anything they are pretty average. To keep the water clean and in good conditions, I change 95% of the water every 3 weeks. I only add Calcium and Reef Builder. I also run an ozonizer for 3 hours per day to keep the water nice and clear.
jaimeduerme 7 months ago
You say you have t5s on this beautiful system, so I have to ask how your claim is doing under this type of fixture bro :)
admirehomes 7 months ago
@admirehomes Hope these tips help
jaimeduerme 7 months ago
wow
hydraz06 8 months ago
Beautiful tank ... that's all I can say about this ... Simply amazing !!!
Bl4ckVV0lF 10 months ago
Thumbs up. Conditions must have been perfect to achieve this. A great video indeed :)
newyorksteelo 10 months ago
LBCREEFER . It is pretty easy to care for. Leathers are very hardy corals. All I do is feed them Reef-roids twice a week. It does the trick. All corals seem happy.
drslayer800 the lights are plain T5s. There are a few of them...
jaimeduerme 10 months ago
what type of lighting do you have?
by the way tank looks amazing
drslayer800 10 months ago
your tanks just beautiful how did you get it so colorful? and quick question how easy is it to care fo a leather coral specially that green one under your big one ?
LBCREEFER 10 months ago
Very nice!! My Leather coral spawns the same way, it's the same species(Sarcophyton) tank looks great!!
MrMonte42 10 months ago
amazing tank my friend
dedog56 11 months ago
The colors is just unbelievable..I'm so jealous, I wish my tank look like that. Mine is all covered in coraline and brown diatoms everywhere
bmwtypr 1 year ago
The tank was about 15 m when I took the video. :)
jaimeduerme 1 year ago
I have another video that may show the spawning a bit clearer. I will upload it soon. The sun coral also spawned the following day, I have that on video too.
Well spotted about the coraline. I regularly scrape it off the glass with a blade. The rocks inside are fully covered in pink/purple coraline though, which really enhances the appearance of the reef. They were fully covered within 6 m just by keeping good water quality. You are right about the age of the tank though, close enough at least
jaimeduerme 1 year ago
I can't be 100% sure its coming from the 'stool per the vid.
the vid shows among the nicest large reefs Ive seen, you are not lacking duncans or azooxanthellates nor lps worth about $300 apiece minimum where Im from.
One other ponderance, there is not a single spot of coralline in any corner or any pane of glass I have to put this assembled reefs total age at less than a year>?
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brandon429 1 year ago
U may have heard on the news about the flooding in Australia. Unfortunately, Brisbane (where I live) was hit pretty badly. My place was also going to flood, so I had to make a decision to either take my chances or play it safe and dismantle the tank to save all the livestock. The choice was easy... but it means that it will take a while to get back to where it was. I have taken the opportunity to upgrade to a bigger tank :) I do have one other video...And I agree, not too bad for an amateur!
jaimeduerme 1 year ago
Grade A Bro
nessandrew328 1 year ago
That is an awesome tank! put a longer video showing the entire tank!!
DecanoLA 1 year ago