Mobile Bay Reef Keepers

hey all,

Just hooked up my large aquafuge this weekend.

I need to find a few things, and if any of you can help, its much appreciated.

2-3 lbs sand
nano rocks? (something smallish... only @4" wide)

From there, are there any other things you'd recommend for the fuge itself? already have some chaeto, and another type of algae from Melissa and Brandon (not grape Calupera, but would like to get some for the ocassional treat to the tangs.)

Thanks for the feedback.

I have some caulerpa that Jahdiel gave me for fishfood. He was looking more for Chaeto. So I have quite a large amount of leafy and grape caulerpa. I know you don't necessarily want grape, but there is other in there as well.

If interested just let me know.

I believe you don't live far from me. Mobile hwy??

jagal

I would stay away from a bunch of smaller rocks. They just tend to trap an excess of detritus. As far as an alga species goes, I would stick to Chaetomorpha species. If not taken care of, Caulerpa species will sporulate in the tank (which, trust me, is a mess). However, if you are looking for something a bit different and uncommon, we (B&B) got in a small piece of Caulerpa paspaloides (on accident, of course ). It has very small (less than 1") fronds, with tiny, almost threadlike stolons. It is a cool species if you are interested.

actually had been thinking of getting

mineral mud
and an order of pods (just for kicks)
finding some snails
and 1 or 2 mangrove's

then of course the various species of nasrius / cerith snails

I see no reason why not. The best thing you can do is keep up the diversity. Unless you plan to feed your tank a lot of meaty foods (frequently), then I would pass on the Nassarius whelks. A few cerith snails would be fine for some algae and detritus consumption (be sure not to get too many). 'Pods are always great. Be sure you have plenty of open space for the mangroves, as well as adequate light. Nutrient uptake by these trees is not going to be nearly as effective as any macroalgal or filamentous species. Xenia sp. are even better for nutrient uptake--if that is what you are going for. I have heard mixed results with mineral mud, and other than the fact that you don't need it, I wouldn't really recommend using it just because of the price. The xxfine oolitic sands are your best bet.

I have a new jug of mineral mud unopened, perhaps we can work out a trade