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I don’t think I saw a mention of this, but even my wife was enjoying this on Netflix. Some amazing macro videography.

Probably about an inch now. And got them all in one shot!

I've had the last twelve in my display tank for quite a while. I'd be happy to find them homes. Pm me or text 214 437 8355.

Not a breeder, but I've got 12 bangaii cardinal I've raised. Located in Fairfax.

Spot on with where I'm at. Thanks

These growth rates are interesting. I imagine it's a different story with small frags.

I don't think success is subjective with respect to your tank. Looks awesome! I hope have a tank of this caliber, and more importantly that i don't doubt my success for a minute.

This is helpful, thank you. My water testing with such with irregular frequency does not afford me the ability to see consumption rates. I think this would be a good 1st step. I didn't think that my water change regimen was so far off.

I'm curious how those of you who have been in it for a long time measure success. With my mixed reef tank up at about nine months, and coral healthy and growing, I guess I'm trying to figure out where I am versus where I could be or where I hope to be. I guess I could see more growth and better color with increased stability and an eye towards maintaining optimal parameters, but I just don't know if it's worth it for me. I think the only reason for me to be better at monitoring my water chemistry is to avoid harm to the animals I care for. Maybe it would be helpful see where things are headed before seeing any declines. I just haven't really experienced any significant events yet. Of course as my coral grow and have increased demands, this might be more necessary. I see incredible reef tanks that have been up little more time than mine, and wonder how much difference between these tanks and my own has to do with husbandry versus the size and types (and cost) of corals that others are starting with. I'm including a picture of my tank for honest feedback. I typically do biweekly water changes of about 15% and no dosing (except vodka...), running 1 xr30 (gen1) on my 65 gallon tank. Water tests haphazardly. I have chaeto growing in my sump as well as my skimmer. I know my flow and lighting could be improved, and am inclined to improve flow before lighting. I also think that this is not my first tank, will probably hold off on pricey equipment upgrades until I move to a larger tank. You'll see that I'm also using an hob overflow, which will probably wait until a tank upgrade. The biggest factors concerning my timeline for upgrading are my growing number of specimens (for) and the wife (against). I imagine a bigger tank won't satisfy my need for more space as much as facilitate these recent addiction... Thanks in advance for anyone giving feedback or sharing your thoughts, add well as those WAMAS reefers who have made this hobby more approachable through your collective advice and your awesome frags.

Good find!

Still nauplii. I haven't tried frozen baby brine though. Don't need to pay anything, but if you have something to swap, I wouldn't say no... looks like I'll have another brood in a week or two, and prefer to pass them along. I'm just an accidental breeder. Here's a pic from September 15th: https://s.amsu.ng/8qXhCQMBmMSN

I've got six juvenile now (about 2 weeks old). If you swing through Fairfax, happy to help you out.

Woke up this morning to find a feather duster spawning. I've had my tank running for about 8 months, and this is the first spawning event I've seen. Amazing how long it goes on; I've been watching for the last 30 minutes and it continues. Is this worm one big gonad?! Do i need to worry about performing a water change? Or is this just food for the other tank inhabitants?