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Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/28/2007, 08:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,091
Posted By firefishie
3" Golden Maxima, 6" below watersurface 4x36" T5:...

3" Golden Maxima, 6" below watersurface 4x36" T5:

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Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/24/2007, 04:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 878
Posted By firefishie
Ok, here's my 3" Golden Maxima, not as colourful...

Ok, here's my 3" Golden Maxima, not as colourful as yours...

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Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 10/20/2007, 04:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,280
Posted By firefishie
You can tell if he likes the spot if he stops...

You can tell if he likes the spot if he stops moving around. Mine took a week before he found a spot he liked and attached himself. At first it was moving around too, sometimes leaning on the side as...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 10/16/2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,280
Posted By firefishie
I have 120W T5 and a golden maxima 6" from the...

I have 120W T5 and a golden maxima 6" from the surface in a 33g tank.
It's doing great. Maximas an croceas do well on rocks. They will attach themselves to the rock if they like the spot.
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 10/02/2007, 05:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,907
Posted By firefishie
But I wouldn't buy it if it's less than 2". And,...

But I wouldn't buy it if it's less than 2". And, try to get it from your LFS rather than online.
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 10/02/2007, 02:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,907
Posted By firefishie
This is for sure as they are more adapted to...

This is for sure as they are more adapted to being in captivity.
Forum: LPS Keepers 10/02/2007, 12:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 378
Posted By firefishie
Once some salt creep dropped on a head and it...

Once some salt creep dropped on a head and it slowly melted and dissolved in the water. Luckily it recovered. It could also be that one head doesn't get enough light because another head is covering...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 10/01/2007, 04:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,907
Posted By firefishie
Ah cool, good thing to keep in mind :) Then...

Ah cool, good thing to keep in mind :)

Then I have a question for you:
Is an aquacultured maxima hardier than a wild caught crocea?
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 09/29/2007, 01:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,907
Posted By firefishie
I've heard that croceas are the most demanding...

I've heard that croceas are the most demanding clams, then maxima.
Try to buy aquacultured maximas, they are hardier than wild caught.
Forum: LPS Keepers 09/25/2007, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By firefishie
Thanks for your reply elegance. I got a little...

Thanks for your reply elegance. I got a little freaked out reading other forums as it may damage itself on the live rock while expanding and it's not natural to put it up there, so I moved it down to...
Forum: LPS Keepers 09/24/2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By firefishie
Open Brain Placement

Hi,
Just purchased a Red Open Brain with green center. I've asked my LFS if it was ok to put it on the substrate in a 120W T5 lit 33 gallon tank. I was told to put it at medium height. But I've read...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/19/2007, 11:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 232
Posted By firefishie
They should be fine toghether. Just ensure you...

They should be fine toghether.
Just ensure you have a tight lid, no gaps at all.
Diamond gobies like to jump out (had 2 of them, both jumped).
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 09/14/2007, 07:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 326
Posted By firefishie
This is known as polyp bail out, it happens when...

This is known as polyp bail out, it happens when they are stressed. Yes, too close to other corals may cause the stress. It may attach again if the conditions are right. Feeding it may help the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/09/2007, 08:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 282
Posted By firefishie
If you have a new skimmer it may take a couple of...

If you have a new skimmer it may take a couple of days to run before it runs normal.
Mine was overflowing all the time when it was new even at the lowest setting.
Don't use stress coat.
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/09/2007, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 269
Posted By firefishie
Smile Funny, I had a similar experience with mine. I...

Funny, I had a similar experience with mine.
I bought a Yellow & Purple Wrasse 6 months ago.
The first 2 days I thought he jumped out of the tank because I could not find him in the tank. But, when...
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