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Forum: Reef Discussion 05/15/2007, 12:14 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 136,271
Posted By lachrimae
Yes, another ocellaris video. But hey, it's...

Yes, another ocellaris video.

But hey, it's video of their very first time so what they lack in experience they make up in exuberance!

Let's do it......
Forum: Feedback and Questions 04/03/2007, 10:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 348
Posted By lachrimae
After searching for a while, thanks Blide. ...

After searching for a while, thanks Blide.

It's like a mail-in rebate: You might get it but you have to work for it.

This should be in the FAQ

:mad:
Forum: Vendor Experiences 01/10/2007, 10:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 129
Posted By lachrimae
Petsolutions.com A+++

Just wanted to relay the great experience I recently had with petsolutions.com

I bought an AquaClear filter which, though well packed and without any visible damage to the box, was cracked.

I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/12/2006, 12:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 498
Posted By lachrimae
I posted this thread to find out what others are...

I posted this thread to find out what others are doing with success and the results have been interesting...

Thanks for the factual data on how much you feed and how it affects your tank. I am...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/04/2006, 03:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 498
Posted By lachrimae
Nobody else feeds their fish? :eek2:

Nobody else feeds their fish? :eek2:
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/03/2006, 10:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 498
Posted By lachrimae
Question How much do you feed?

Just wondering how my feeding habits compare with others.
I have a suspicion that I overfeed a bit... :eek:

Normal amount per day:
- 4 frozen cubes (mix of bloodworms, mysis & emerald entree)...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 10/29/2006, 09:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 456
Posted By lachrimae
Agreed, based upon your parameters/flow, it...

Agreed, based upon your parameters/flow, it should get better if you don't move it around anymore.
I have a Sinularia Flexibis that looked like crap for about a month before improving and it's one...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 10/28/2006, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 279
Posted By lachrimae
They are fairly high maintenance if you feed it...

They are fairly high maintenance if you feed it often (every 1-3 days) but if you only feed it once/week it will still do well although it won't be as likely to generate as many new polyps.

The...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 10/28/2006, 01:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 456
Posted By lachrimae
what are your water parameters? how much...

what are your water parameters?

how much flow do you have?
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 10/06/2006, 09:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 517
Posted By lachrimae
Show your zoos:

Thought I'd share some of my "fuge zoos":

http://eliverock.com/mar/z_grn1.jpg

http://eliverock.com/mar/z_yel1.jpg

http://eliverock.com/mar/z_red1.jpg

http://eliverock.com/mar/z_brn1.jpg
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/05/2006, 04:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 394
Posted By lachrimae
Here they are under a 400W 10k HQI MH and 2 x 55w...

Here they are under a 400W 10k HQI MH and 2 x 55w actinic:

Brown/Green skirts, pinkish/light blue on the inside with an orangish center:

http://eliverock.com/mar/Zoo2.jpg

Close-up:...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/05/2006, 02:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 394
Posted By lachrimae
What color are these zoos?

Under actinic lighting...

I notice that some online sellers take pics under actinic (only) lighting. These zoos have never stood out as spectacular to me so I'd like to know what color you think...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 10/05/2006, 01:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 331
Posted By lachrimae
kau_cinta_ku: Have you had one that continued to...

kau_cinta_ku: Have you had one that continued to self-propagate?

After reading your post I started watching it more closely and it looks like it's already working on releasing another bud:
...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 10/02/2006, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By lachrimae
stick a toothpick through part of it and down...

stick a toothpick through part of it and down into a hole in the rock to keep it in place. You could also use string or a rubberband to hold it to the rock but this may cause a split or even death....
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 10/02/2006, 10:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 527
Posted By lachrimae
I use metal tweezers and tear them off from the...

I use metal tweezers and tear them off from the base. Once you do it enough, you'll see that there is a grain or attachment direction and you can start the tear from the weak side to get the most...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 10/02/2006, 10:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 279
Posted By lachrimae
Correction: Mine is a purple ribbon gorg (though...

Correction: Mine is a purple ribbon gorg (though it's mostly brown)

The other is a yellow finger.
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 10/02/2006, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 279
Posted By lachrimae
I've had mine for about 9 months and the base has...

I've had mine for about 9 months and the base has barely gotten larger over that time although I've noticed the "skin" spreading out a little bit.

I've never had zoos near my gorgonians but xenia...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 10/02/2006, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 331
Posted By lachrimae
Finger Leather reproduced...

Sinularia Flexibis

I thought something was wrong with one of it's small limbs because it was hanging limp and had some tears in the crease. Well, the little bud dropped from the tree and I'm...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/15/2006, 07:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 144
Posted By lachrimae
Water Change / Nitrate Calculator (Opinions Wanted)

Hello reefers,

Not sure if something like this already exists but I couldn't find it in a search so I've created a basic calculator in Excel format to show nitrate reduction in water changes (the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/27/2006, 05:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 154
Posted By lachrimae
I haven't changed my water in 3 months...

... but before you rip on me, check out this egg-laying Cerith I came home to today. Not to mention that, in the 3 months w/out changing water, my (white) Nassarius have successfully spawned, my...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 05/31/2006, 12:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 290
Posted By lachrimae
You are correct, I am buying tanks because it...

You are correct, I am buying tanks because it saves money in the long run for local dives and I will primarily be using air.

The place that I bought the tanks from insists that their air doesn't...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 05/27/2006, 09:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 290
Posted By lachrimae
Thank you, that is very informative... This...

Thank you, that is very informative...

This LDS charges about $4.50/air fill or $3.50 if you have a 'membership' so UHP sounds unlikely from that perspective although they do fill Nitrox as well...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/27/2006, 01:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 163
Posted By lachrimae
I don't know Nassarius very well but these have...

I don't know Nassarius very well but these have white bodies and the typical gray conical shells.

They run around on skate boards just like their grown up counterparts.
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/27/2006, 01:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 163
Posted By lachrimae
Sorry, should have clarified that the "developed"...

Sorry, should have clarified that the "developed" ones have shells and move around like a regular Nassarius, just much smaller. Probably about the size of a pin head right now I'd say.
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/26/2006, 11:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 163
Posted By lachrimae
Question Nassarius reproduction

I noticed in a past article from Dr. Shimek that, at the time of the article (not sure of the date), captive reproduction of Nassarius was pretty uncommon.

Is this still the case?

I have been...
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