Imagine what it'll look like once the trees grow out and the clams get bigger

I think if you save money on your tank and go with something like converting an inexpensive 40 breeder and/or using all-in-one or HOB gear you could pull off a nice mangrove/clam setup. Mangroves and attractive Maxima clams themselves aren't prohibitively expensive if you're already buying coral frags. High end rimless tanks and integrated stands are really nice, but I think a lot of hobbyists get caught up in lusting after $2-$4k setups when a well-stocked, well-maintained aquarium built out of $200-$500 in gear and smart buys or DIY built components can get you 90% of the way there. For a lot of people that's also the difference between having one expensive showpiece tank that looks awesome and has lots of space (but might limit you in some of the things you could try--like you might not start experimenting with mangroves if you only have the time and budget for a cherry 150gal acropora reef) vs having multiple tanks with vastly different kinds of livestock.

video on my Molly addiction coming soon

@@ReefBuildersVideo I would acclimate them to my toilet.

@@ReefBuildersVideo need to see it asap

Best # tag ever!!

Yes, what brand is that?!

10-4

Not good dust, I they were called Black Bar mollies

I put pebbles on top of the sand to keep it OUT - I guess it goes and sleeps under something like all my wrasses have done in my bare bottom tanks in the past

see reply above

clams are not really a good fit for low light nano tanks

@@ReefBuildersVideo would it be difficult to keep up mineral demands if it's a softie dominate tank? Lighting demands are met.

Easier than I thought