My upgraded tank is finally starting to get going.

Just my Gonis

Give me any thoughts or comments on my current rock scape. This is about 110 lbs of Carib sea and other random rocks for my 140 gallon that I’m still waiting on. I will porbably get some more rocks anyway but I want thoughts on the current layout and any ideas to make it better.

this colony of Micromusa Lordhowensis has already been fed twice today!!! ive never encountered anything like this with any coral ive ever owned before. this specimen has a truly remarkable growth rate and appetite. im just going to keep feeding it because it is so happy all the time.

Note to self: take a full tank shot as frequently as possible for year 2.

I scored this tank, stand, and sump for $100. I had to reseal the tank itself, and redo the fittings of piping as well. tank and sump were extremely filthy, and took several washes to get it to where its at now. im wanting move the live rock into sump or most of it atleast, how should I go about breaking the live rock into smaller pieces, maybe a flathead and hammer?

Picking 2 of these guys up tomorrow owner description says red bubble tip. Looks like a rainbow bubble tip or rose what do you guys think?

At 30 bucks a pop I had to jump on them

Watch turbo review here

or the breakdown below:

First up, what we like!

1. Highly Detailed Underwater Scene
This is a really nice underwater display. The coral reef looks fantastic, the layered coral and fish add a lot of life, and the part usage is very strong throughout. I especially like the trans-purple gear pieces and the fluorescent green mop elements used as underwater plants. The color combination works really well.

2. Turtle Design & Articulation
They really nailed the turtle design here. It looks great, has a lot of articulation points, and feels much more dynamic because of it. The limbs move, the front limbs bend, the head rotates, and the mouth opens and closes. They also included two different stands for the turtle, which is a nice bonus.

3. Lighting in the Crevices
The lighting hitting the little crevices and gaps in the reef/rock formations is a nice touch. It adds to the underwater atmosphere and helps sell the deep-sea dream concept.

4. Looks Awesome Under Blacklight
This was one of the bigger surprises for me. The coral colors glow really nicely under blacklight, and it gives the whole set a much stronger display presence.

5. Figure Presentation
The figure being able to hold the rod works well because it makes her look like she’s actually swimming through the water. It helps the dreaming concept come across better.

6. Surprisingly Meaty Build
For a smaller set, this one actually has some weight to it. It feels more substantial than I expected, which I definitely appreciated.

Now, what we’d change.

1. Some Lighting Is Too Bright
While the lighting is a nice touch overall, in some areas it’s a little too bright and overpowers parts of the ocean floor. Instead of enhancing the details, it can wash them out a bit. The light bar also could have been hidden better.

2. Base Could Be More Expandable
I like the base, but I really wish it had more of a MILS-style connection system so it could connect to future underwater scenes. Right now the possible connection points are limited and not especially practical.

3. Turtle Doesn’t Have a Great Connection to the Scene
I think the base could have used more rock formation on the left side and a better way for the turtle to connect so it looked like it was floating over the entire scene. Right now it feels a little separated.

4. Figures Still Need Improvement
This figure is better than some others, and they did capture the dreaming concept well. But I’d still prefer more realistic figures with better articulation so they can sit, pose, and interact with the environment more naturally.

Closing thoughts
Overall, I’m giving this set 4.5 lightsabers out of 5. I did not have big expectations for this one, but it definitely surprised me. It’s a beautiful little display piece with strong color, a great turtle design, and a really nice underwater atmosphere. I just wish it had a better way to connect into a larger underwater world if Lumibricks decides to make more sets like this.

I'm hoping they get along, they've been sitting there eyeing each other for about 20 minutes.

Found this little dude in a rock, he’s only slightly larger than a copepod. Anyone have any ideas on an ID?

Can someone ID this for me I cannot seem to get rid of it I have a video lights on and off

Hi everyone, I’m a long time lurker but new to reef keeping. I am inheriting a tank from a buy nothing group on Facebook the definitely needs some TLC. It is a 32g coralife biocube, all original hardware, has two clowns and a dottyback and some crabs. It has been running for 5 years. I have a couple questions about moving it and then what to do when it’s all set up again.

The move, from what I’ve read/watched online we want to put livestock in one bucket, live rock in another, then save as much of the water as possible. The sand it seems is disposable, since that’s where the bad bacteria is. He says that the sand is actually small rocks, does this mean that the good stuff is going to also be in the sand/rock bed? I want to replace the sand anyway with white sand so not upset about tossing it but want to make sure I’m not tanking the system.

And what would be your first steps once I get it into my house? Put it all back together? What should I watch for besides changes in any water quality. Should I try to work on the algae immediately or wait a day or two? Any steps would be helpful. I’m still reading things online but figured it wouldn’t hurt to have advice for my specific scenario.

How am I supposed to remove this floating scum from the tank?? It’s the dust fines from the sand after a water changes. No matter what water level I have it at water just floats over the sock and everything accumulates there.

Is my only option to remove it by hand?

Really wish the water level was slightly below the sock by design so that debris falls INTO it. Major design flaw IMO.

Tank is an ICE CAP 20g