I wasnt sure where else to post this. Its kind of in line with Robs question about what else do you do besides flyfish.
I have always been enthused with aquariums. I have had a saltwater tank for about 8 years. I recently dove in all the way and started a living reef. It is a really addicting hobby because there is more to know a bout coral, fish and inverts than you could learn in a lifetime. At night, when my family puts in a movie or something, I just sit and stare into the tank.
Here are some photos.
This is my Tomato clown kicking back in his "bed"
This is a branching hammer coral with my hawkfish perched and hunting the reef.
Hawk fish
Some of the corals really flouresce under the LED moonlights
Mushroom coral and a small colony of button polyps (Zoanthid)
A mixed colony of zoanthid and star ployps
The strange thing on the bottom left is a sea apple. A type of cucumber.
This is a general view of nearly the whole tank. It is only 50 gallons and its in the lving room.
It has been intersting learning what I can and cant house together. So far I have done enough research before purchasing that I havent had any "problems". The amazing thing is the reef itself is very effective in keeping the water quality in check. I have overkill filtration methods too.
I'm allways amazed when I shine a flashlight in at night and see all the stuff that "hitchhiked in on the live rock and coral. Thaere are tiny little shrimps swimming everywhere, Weird tentacles that stick out of the holes in the rocks and even baby starfish climb around on the glass at night.
Hope this hasnt bored you to tears
Jay
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