Coralline algae is starting to develop on every rock. The coralline is desirable. In addition to looking good, I want it to cover the rocks instead green hair algae and red slime algae. Good water quality is key to algae control. High pH, no ammonia, no nitrite, zero or near zero nitrates. Reverse osmosis water prevents additional phoshorus and nitrates. High quality salt replenished micro-nutrients. I started adding Kalkwasser to the freshwater top-off. This boosts the pH and adds calcium. I am running both lights for 8 hours and will gradually increase it to 10-12 hours a day.
A sixth Zoanthid button is budding out in the lower left corner. It should open in a few days.
Blurry, but I know someone who can teach me how to take better pictures.
I am hoping these single yellow polyps adhere to some grains of sand so I can superglue them to a piece of rock.
Aiptasia Anemone - This is a pest and will need to be removed from the tank.
Tube worms are starting to come out of the rocks and sand.
Jonathan, I am so amazed at how much life has shown up in your tank! Loved reading about the process to date.
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