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Forum: Corallimorpharians 06/27/2006, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 239
Posted By Blastomussaman
Yes, that's a very healthy yuma. 4" is only...

Yes, that's a very healthy yuma. 4" is only medium size. They can get much larger.
Forum: Corallimorpharians 06/23/2006, 06:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 448
Posted By Blastomussaman
Pedal laceration is the more common reproduction...

Pedal laceration is the more common reproduction we see in our tanks but yumas do split. However, the splitting of yumas in our tanks is a very lengthy process unlike floridas.

Expelling guts do...
Forum: Corallimorpharians 03/30/2006, 08:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 614
Posted By Blastomussaman
Re: Re: Colorful Shrooms

When did I ever say they were not photoshopped? ;)

Actually, I did do some post processing to sharpen it but that's about it. I never change the actual colors. If you look at the 3rd pic with...
Forum: Photography 03/30/2006, 12:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 523
Posted By Blastomussaman
I believe they are rhodactis corallimorphs. ...

I believe they are rhodactis corallimorphs.

Not sure why they're perceived as weird, how so?

The booty comment went way over my head but I'll take it as a compliment even if it does mean meaty...
Forum: Corallimorpharians 03/29/2006, 12:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 614
Posted By Blastomussaman
Yes, I believe it is a rhodactis. Thanks...

Yes, I believe it is a rhodactis.

Thanks for looking and all the compliments. :)
Forum: Photography 03/28/2006, 09:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 523
Posted By Blastomussaman
Colorful Shrooms

Just thought I share some pics of my new favorite shrooms.

Enjoy.


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/Blastoman/Mushy_Single2.jpg

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Forum: Corallimorpharians 03/28/2006, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 614
Posted By Blastomussaman
Colorful Shrooms

I'm a sucker for Rics and especially Yumas but these shrooms are quickly becoming one of my favs.

Hope you like the pics. Enjoy.


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Forum: Advanced Topics 10/14/2005, 12:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 181
Posted By Blastomussaman
Yes. Fluctuating temps is detrimental for all...

Yes. Fluctuating temps is detrimental for all corals and inverts. You can get a fan to blow over the water when lights are on. Still, you'll eventually need more lighting for the crispa.
Forum: Advanced Topics 10/14/2005, 01:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 181
Posted By Blastomussaman
Most anemones require high lighting, quadricolor...

Most anemones require high lighting, quadricolor requiring the least but still best kept under MH. IMO, your lights are not sufficient.

It could be that your anemone is bleaching from low light...
Forum: Advanced Topics 10/14/2005, 12:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 348
Posted By Blastomussaman
Lol, yeah, you need the white cloud of little...

Lol, yeah, you need the white cloud of little rascals to meet them first. ;)
Forum: Advanced Topics 10/14/2005, 12:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 181
Posted By Blastomussaman
From your descriptions, it may be bleaching and...

From your descriptions, it may be bleaching and slowly dying.

Type of anemone? Good lights meaning? Chemicals proper? More info needed here.

Read the maturity thread sticky and some good...
Forum: Photography 10/07/2005, 02:25 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,034
Posted By Blastomussaman
Can't believe I miss this entire thread. ...

Can't believe I miss this entire thread. Definitely some incredible stuff here.

Thanks for bumping it Skipper. :thumbsup:
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Forum: Photography 10/07/2005, 12:44 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,578
Posted By Blastomussaman
Thanks guys. Bradleyj, I'm pretty biased...

Thanks guys.

Bradleyj, I'm pretty biased myself when it comes to yumas and especially blastos.

Well, since I'm here. :p
...
Forum: Advanced Topics 10/06/2005, 09:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 394
Posted By Blastomussaman
Make sure you suck out all the necrotic tissues...

Make sure you suck out all the necrotic tissues and give it lots of flow as mentioned above.
Forum: Advanced Topics 10/05/2005, 02:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 230
Posted By Blastomussaman
Shane, you don't need to get them to spawn. Just...

Shane, you don't need to get them to spawn. Just feed it heavily and it'll grow buds like crazy all over the sides and you'll have new full grown heads in matter of months. The real challenge is...
Forum: Advanced Topics 10/04/2005, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 281
Posted By Blastomussaman
Lol. I know it's hard to ID, especially when...

Lol. I know it's hard to ID, especially when mine was only a small frag. Just that Adam made it seem so clear cut and simple. :p

Seriously, it is important for me to know the ID because the...
Forum: Advanced Topics 10/04/2005, 02:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 281
Posted By Blastomussaman
Hmmm, now I'm vexed. Eric, you ID my frag...

Hmmm, now I'm vexed.

Eric, you ID my frag as Nepthea on the following thread.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=667848

The polyps clearly fully retract as...
Forum: Corallimorpharians 10/04/2005, 02:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 346
Posted By Blastomussaman
So you moved a bleaching yuma to stronger...

So you moved a bleaching yuma to stronger lighting? Not a smart move. Yumas prefer lower lighting, especially purple and pink ones. They are also quite tolerable to high nutrient, nitrate...
Forum: Corallimorpharians 10/04/2005, 02:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 299
Posted By Blastomussaman
It is very common for discosomas to morph with...

It is very common for discosomas to morph with your lighting schemes and/or environmental factors. Not only do they morph color, pattern as well. Keep them long enough, some smooth ones become...
Forum: Photography 10/04/2005, 01:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,578
Posted By Blastomussaman
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/Blastoman/Yu...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/Blastoman/YumaWhiteRose.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/Blastoman/BlastoOliveRedSplit.jpg
Forum: Advanced Topics 09/28/2005, 02:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 394
Posted By Blastomussaman
Well, look out for it. When tissues die, they...

Well, look out for it. When tissues die, they get infected. Happens quite often with Euphyllias.

I just read that you had already done a FW dip. IME, FW dips are very stressful to some corals. ...
Forum: Advanced Topics 09/28/2005, 01:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 394
Posted By Blastomussaman
Maybe it was just a barnacle or spaghetti worm? ...

Maybe it was just a barnacle or spaghetti worm?

Anyway, look for brown jelly and siphon it out as much as you can. Better yet, take the hammer out, use tank water and blast the areas with...
Forum: LPS Keepers 09/28/2005, 12:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 519
Posted By Blastomussaman
Your brain needs some real food. Here, feed this...

Your brain needs some real food. Here, feed this or whatever else you can conjure up. ;)

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=176530
Forum: LPS Keepers 09/27/2005, 02:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 519
Posted By Blastomussaman
Are you feeding it?

Are you feeding it?
Forum: Advanced Topics 09/27/2005, 02:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 197
Posted By Blastomussaman
You need some books and more research. Aquarium...

You need some books and more research. Aquarium Corals by Eric is a great book to have to get you started.

If you don't know anything about gonioporas, I suggest you take it back and trade it for...
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