54G Corner Reef Tank

[freshoffthegrill]

Well, the two clown fish died this week. Not sure if it was Ich or something else. Everything was going well and all of a sudden both clowns kicked the bucket within three days of each other. Therefore, my tank is now a IOWLR tank with no fish. I am not sure how to go forward in regards to adding fish to the system again. All of my corals are happy and growing, the peppermint shrimps are breeding like crazy. I am just hesitant to add more fish only to have them get sick.

[freshoffthegrill]

New LPS additions to the tank. I seem to be going down the LPS route. I am fascinated by Euphyllia corals as well as Acans so I picked up two frags to add to the tank.

Frogspawn, opened right up and is doing well in the tank.

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Acan, not sure of the name.
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[freshoffthegrill]

Candy Cane coral.
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Bubble Coral, eats everything I throw at it. One of my favorites.
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[greybolt03]

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Acan, not sure of the name.
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looks like (Acanthastrea echinata)

[mnat]

+1 to the acan echinata. Give that coral plenty of room, they have very long very nasty tentacles that will kill corals around it.

[falconut]

Looks like a great start. I'm partial to the LPS too. Love the way they sway in the current.

If the clowns showed signs of ich, then just leave the tank without fish for about 6 - 8 weeks. But, if they didn't show any signs, then you should be able to try a fish again. Was the 2nd clown a wild caught? I added a WC one back when I started and it died in a few weeks. Since then, I got two captive bred babies and they're going strong after 8+ years.

[freshoffthegrill]

I am not sure if the second was wild caught. When I put fish back into the tank I am going to start with a pair.

[freshoffthegrill]

I am looking for advice / experience with my target feeding LPS corals. I have small frags and I want them to grow out. Any input is appreciated.

[falconut]

I just use the same food I feed my fish, frozen mysis or frozen brine. I wait until the lights are out for an hour or so, this way the fish are asleep. I thaw out the food, use a turkey baster to suck it up and then direct feed most of the feeders I can find. I do this with my acans, candy canes, favia, torches, hammers, fungia plate and frogspawn. Hope this helps.

[greybolt03]

I just use the same food I feed my fish, frozen mysis or frozen brine. I wait until the lights are out for an hour or so, this way the fish are asleep. I thaw out the food, use a turkey baster to suck it up and then direct feed most of the feeders I can find. I do this with my acans, candy canes, favia, torches, hammers, fungia plate and frogspawn. Hope this helps.

+1 just remember to turn off all pumps I leave mi e off for about 20 mins after I target feed to give corals time to munch all the food or it will get blown all around the tank.....