CalmSeasQuest's 36" Nano Build

[CalmSeasQuest]

Lookin great man!

Arent pipefish really sensitive to coral stings?

Thanks Chris! Yes, unfortunately the more I read, the less suitable this tank becomes. I thought the low flow and rock work would have worked, but the mine field of stinging corals makes it a no-go.

I agree with Chris. All Sygnathids are very sensitive to stings. Or more so to bacterial infection. So it's very important to minimize anything that could cause a wound. Acans are typically regarded as risky but safe, however chalices are typically a no go due to the sweepers. Powerheads need to be protected as well to not accidentally cause any sort of wound.

Another thought with Sygnathids is temp. It's generally regarded as best to keep the temp at 74* or under to minimize the rate that bacteria grows. Bacteria grows exponentially faster as the temperature rises. Keeping the temp at say, 78*, greatly reduces the amount of time to be able to react to illness in the pipefish. It could mean the difference between being early enough to beat the infection, or not.

While pipefish are really awesome fish, they can be a very challenging fish. It's great to hear you're doing your research before embarking on them!

Thanks Erika, my homework yielded the same conclusion. The quest continues.

Strangely enough, I'm not even certain I'll add any fish. I'm finding I enjoy this tank immensely with just the corals. The only annoyance is answering the eternal question of "where are the fish" from everyone that enters my office.