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Forum: SPS Keepers 09/20/2005, 10:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 487
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
Hi guys , not been on here much as just moved...

Hi guys , not been on here much as just moved house and set up my reef system . Same tank , different sump (better design), same equipement but a more refined version of the last setup . Anyways my...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 06/16/2005, 05:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 248
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
That is a stunning display you have there and im...

That is a stunning display you have there and im sure you will get great growth out of the Deresa but I cant help noticing that the Favites next to it is being over lighted by the way the brown rims...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 06/16/2005, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 315
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
If you can remove it easily then I would do so ,...

If you can remove it easily then I would do so , also I would be inclined to move it away from the hammer head just in case it gets stung .
Forum: SPS Keepers 04/19/2005, 06:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,522
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
Whoa That Monti is off the hook !!! :smokin:...

Whoa That Monti is off the hook !!! :smokin: :smokin: :smokin:
I have never seen it before in the UK nor know anyone who has it so somebody with a cities who wants to make $$$$$$ introduce some...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 04/16/2005, 07:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 966
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/38360DSCN1...

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/38360DSCN1799.JPG
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 04/16/2005, 07:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 966
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
That is my Deresa which I grew from about 4...

That is my Deresa which I grew from about 4 inches to 11 in less than two years and is still growing like mad . I also have another Deresa which is about 5 inches .
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 04/16/2005, 07:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 966
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/38360DSCN1...

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/38360DSCN1804.JPG

I agree :D

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/38360DSCN1797.JPG

Updated shot now its settled in .
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 04/16/2005, 06:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 966
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
Thanks guys , Reefing4fun - from what I...

Thanks guys ,
Reefing4fun - from what I understand smaller clams do not need as much light as they also rely on their filter feeding equipement untill their mantle is large enough to contain enough...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 04/14/2005, 04:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 966
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
I dont proclaim to be an expert on these baby...

I dont proclaim to be an expert on these baby maximas by any means but here is how I keep mine -

As they are this small < 2.5 to 3 " I feed them Kent Phytoplex every other day by cutting the...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 04/13/2005, 04:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 966
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
Ok , Im blaming this purchase on you guys and...

Ok , Im blaming this purchase on you guys and your appreciation of fine Tridacnids or am I just a clamaholic with no shame -
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/38360DSCN1780.JPG

I popped...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 04/12/2005, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 200
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
Thats an awesome clam my friend . I am a big fan...

Thats an awesome clam my friend . I am a big fan of ultra blue maximas especially when they have the gold / fawn colors on the mantle as well , nice score :smokin: truely smokin !!!
Forum: LPS Keepers 04/11/2005, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 242
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
Mine do this for a while when the heads are about...

Mine do this for a while when the heads are about to divise . Sometimes the heads turn into 3 or even 4 if you are lucky enough but most times it will split into 2 . Dont worry though it means the...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 04/11/2005, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 215
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
You mean like this - ...

You mean like this -

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/38360DSCN1770.JPG
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 04/11/2005, 01:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 966
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
Here is another one that I purchased about a week...

Here is another one that I purchased about a week later , I know I should have cleaned the glass first -
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/38360DSCN1772.JPG
I think each one has its own...
Forum: LPS Keepers 03/31/2005, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
Nice score by the way :D

Nice score by the way :D
Forum: LPS Keepers 03/31/2005, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
I think it is called a Cynarina Lacrimalis but...

I think it is called a Cynarina Lacrimalis but dont shoot me if in wrong :mixed:
Forum: LPS Keepers 03/31/2005, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 439
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
Thats an awesome piece there my friend . It is a...

Thats an awesome piece there my friend . It is a photo negative of mine i e brown tentacles with green tips . I like !:smokin:
Forum: SPS Keepers 03/30/2005, 07:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 611
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
Hey all , Im interested in this shortened photo...

Hey all , Im interested in this shortened photo period as I run 2 x SE 400w w 10K over a 180 Imp Gal . Although there is plenty of light I feel the sps could color up a bit better even though...
Forum: SPS Keepers 03/30/2005, 07:03 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,161
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
Great Millle s and excellent photography from...

Great Millle s and excellent photography from everyone .These have got to be one of my favourite Acros by far . I wish I could contribute a pic to this thread but I am waiting for a frag of a bright...
Forum: LPS Keepers 03/30/2005, 06:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 325
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
Forgot to add a pic - ...

Forgot to add a pic -
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/38360DSCN1390.JPG
Forum: LPS Keepers 03/30/2005, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 325
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
Mine is doing great and I have had it for over 3...

Mine is doing great and I have had it for over 3 years now but I have read that recently imported specemins are not doing that well in captivity for reasons not known .
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 03/29/2005, 10:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 400
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
I third a Deresa / Squam hybrid . Also check out...

I third a Deresa / Squam hybrid . Also check out the second picture closeley it looks like some kind of snail up under the mantle which probably isnt friendly . "Scrape 'em off Jim".
Forum: Zoanthids 03/29/2005, 10:14 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 86,844
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
Its the carcinogenic stuff in engine oil , fuel ,...

Its the carcinogenic stuff in engine oil , fuel , exhaust fumes etc all stuff that is fine in small doses but prolonged or repeated contact can cause cancer or an early death which is why the motor...
Forum: Zoanthids 03/28/2005, 06:19 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 86,844
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
Hey , Im no expert on toxins and Im already...

Hey , Im no expert on toxins and Im already doomed to an early death just by being in the motor trade but whenever I have to put my hands in the tank ( I always have sores over my hands from having...
Forum: LPS Keepers 03/27/2005, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 241
Posted By mad mechanic reefer
Cant say I have but know you can get some real...

Cant say I have but know you can get some real cool colour varieties out there. Nice score , my Favia was all over baby blue and similar in shape.
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