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• Oct 27, 2004

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Got rid of the fake stuff in the 75g tank and went to the natural LR/LS tank. Picked up 100 lbs of LR and LS for phase 1 of my transformation. phase 2 will consist of adding approx. 40-50 lbs more LR and adding some crawling critters. Third phase will be the addition of some hearty corals, sea fans, and large feather dusters. i saved my water from the old setup so the cycle would be small.

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• Oct 27, 2004

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Looks Great!

Wow, live rock makes such a difference. I love that natrual look!! You have a great setup!

 

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• Oct 27, 2004

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Almost all sea fans are quite difficult to care for. Far harder than some of the hardy corals or feather dusters.

 

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• Oct 28, 2004

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The tank is looking so much better! Although Slip is right about sea fans being generally difficult, there are some photosynthetic gorgonians that do quite well. Great pictures, post more!

 

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And oh yes, it looks 1000x better with the LR. I like the aquascaping as well, lots of room for corals and fish to swim.

 

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• Nov 1, 2004

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Thanks! Yeah, I was told by others that Seafans are rather difficult to maintain. I like the open space so fish will have the freedom to swim. I won't be adding many Corals because I just don't have the resources of maintaining a fully stocked reef system. I'm thinking just adding a few hardy ones, maybe an anenome for the clowns to play in and some large feather dusters for show.