The choice of a wave maker flow rate in a LPS nominated tank really depends on the dimension and scape of the rock work where the LPS are being placed.
Generally, LPS needs around a flow rate of 1K-5k flow (depending of species ) that is directly surrounding them. You can have a feel of it by looking at how the small particles in your tank that is flowing across the corals and have a gauge. As long as the LPS are gently moving and swaying, that should be a comfortable flow rate indication
I think this scape is cool, a center major piece and a few small islands...reminds me of Joe P's concept.
With careful and proper selection of corals, your overall reef will look great
Now will be to ensure tank parameter stable and slowly introduce the specimen of your likings
Thanks bro for sharing your latest update
Guess the fun of scaping is about to begin or is this your final scape ? Seems like scaping a shallow tank also has it's own set of challenge
Beautiful colony !
Yes you are probably right on the lighting, this specimen does not need too much light, MH still the best i think.
Too bad, mine has been frag too many times to spare you one for now
Thanks Lemon and Digi for the input.
Such is the wonder of wild life i guess, certain species such as Peppermint is so beautiful and rare and just meant to be kept apart from...predators like us
Haha...i remember that because of his CO special request mah, knowing the wife plays an important factor for a happy reefer, special attention has to be given
Wonderful to know that the RBM is happy in your tank, especially with your tank regime
I wonder if some super rich kind soul would say acquired a dozen of such Peppermint Angels and release it into other areas ( of course with proper acclimatisation to ensure it is already adapted to shallow dealth and healthy) , would this be a possibility where Peppermint Angel thrive at such new areas and no longer be endemic only to the cook islands ?