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Unread 09/17/2019, 10:17 PM   #1067
Michael Hoaster
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QT day 19, all good.

It won't be long before introduction! The new guys are noticeably smaller, so they'll probably get chased a bit. Shouldn't be too bad. I bet they'll be happy for the company. They seem a little more social than the tuxedo damsels. I may use the intro-box again.

While watching the tank, I try to imagine the four new neon damsels in there too. How will their presence affect the community? I think it will add energy and color. I hope to see more natural behavior. I've read that the males will intensify their colors to compete for mates. I wouldn't mind that! Hopefully no one feels crowded. I will be watching to see how they all get along. After some time, I'll decide whether to add more of either damsel, or consider the next additions.

The manatee grass plants I transplanted are ok, I think. Just moving a few plants really helped. It looks better. Also I'm still enjoying the ulva filling the big gap. It's cool watching it grow naturally, filling a temporary niche, as it does in Nature. I haven't touched it in weeks. It looks like green flames. Pretty!


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Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018
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