Happy to report that I’ve beaten the Dinos and Cyano! The tank is looking clean and chugging along nicely.
Continuing with my plans to target a SPS dominant system, I added an additional gyre to increase flow, which I got at a good price from Eric.
I added a good amount of test SPS frags...
Lack of steady and consistent nutrients is the main drawback of not having fish. Corals like to eat fish poop. Generally, you’ll need to dose nitrates and phosphates. Otherwise it shouldn’t be an issue.
If you look on the left side of the first picture they do have a micro feather duster like extension.
Seems like some types of colonial hydroids could present similar to this, but I would guess they are micro feather dusters and not actually the cause of the zoas going downhill.
This is a tough one, similar to jawbreaker mushrooms where it would be ideal to have a photo in order to vote whether that particular coral really is a bonus or not. However, photos can be tough for some people, and we've decided to stick with a broader approach, so the 2-3 colors, 3+ colors etc...
Golfing next Sunday. I’m considering buying a used set if I can find something in good condition, but if anyone has a right handed set I would happily send a frag your way for the rental.
I will take good care of them :)