RockBox
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Because of the need to travel more often I decided to sell off most of my corals from my 40 breeder. The fear of coming home to a full blown crash was too much for me. Instead of tearing down the tank altogether I decided to go for a more self sustained ecosystem with an emphasis placed on adding more macro algae and creating a more suitable habitat for my dragonface pipefish. Currently I am trying to acquire a female mate for him.
My tank only relies on natural filtration along with running active carbon 24/7. There is no skimmer or sump. The tank has been set-up for almost 4 years and the hardy corals that I kept were acquired 6 years ago. I also have 3 chromis, a YWG, a pair of firefish and the pipefish
Here is what the tank looked like before the sell-off:
Here is what it looks like today:
Last but not least my pipefish:
I know my tank no longer has the awe factor and color it once did but now I don't have to worry about a major crash while away. I still have a nice looking aquarium to come home to not to mention the nice pay off I got from selling off most of my corals.
I am going to be acquiring some more colorful macro algae in the coming weeks and will keep you all posted on my progress.
I look forward to your input and comments.
My tank only relies on natural filtration along with running active carbon 24/7. There is no skimmer or sump. The tank has been set-up for almost 4 years and the hardy corals that I kept were acquired 6 years ago. I also have 3 chromis, a YWG, a pair of firefish and the pipefish
Here is what the tank looked like before the sell-off:
Here is what it looks like today:
Last but not least my pipefish:
I know my tank no longer has the awe factor and color it once did but now I don't have to worry about a major crash while away. I still have a nice looking aquarium to come home to not to mention the nice pay off I got from selling off most of my corals.
I am going to be acquiring some more colorful macro algae in the coming weeks and will keep you all posted on my progress.
I look forward to your input and comments.