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Forum: LPS Keepers 01/11/2008, 09:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,006
Posted By andrewkw
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/andrewkw/jan...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/andrewkw/jan2008/IMGP2839.jpg

it's getting there FINALLY, hopefully some time this weekend I can enjoy it open during the day.
Forum: LPS Keepers 01/08/2008, 09:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,006
Posted By andrewkw
I noticed some weird oyster like creature closing...

I noticed some weird oyster like creature closing and opening while I was feeding the cyclopeeze. Not sure if it was eating it or what. Should I attempt to kill said creature?

I got a bit of...
Forum: LPS Keepers 01/08/2008, 08:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,006
Posted By andrewkw
thanks for all the tips guys. They were in very...

thanks for all the tips guys. They were in very low light originally, now they are at the bottom of a 24" tank under a 250w halide. I'm going to try feeding again tonight, as I said in the frag...
Forum: LPS Keepers 01/08/2008, 08:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,567
Posted By andrewkw
Japan doesn't allow exportation of corals, why do...

Japan doesn't allow exportation of corals, why do you think japanese corals cost so much in the US. Whoever brought them risked going to JAIL for them.

Even if they did allow exportation you'd...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 01/08/2008, 08:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,262
Posted By andrewkw
LPS and Zoas, acans are big wimps though the...

LPS and Zoas, acans are big wimps though the other night I was checking on them since I woke up in the middle of the night and I found tons of pods crawling over them. They didn't catch any,...
Forum: LPS Keepers 01/07/2008, 11:28 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 28,329
Posted By andrewkw
it's like this indo acans = cigarettes ...

it's like this

indo acans = cigarettes
aussie acans = expensive cigars (i was going to say cubans but i remembered even those are illegal in america)
japanese acans = crack or some other...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 10:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 391
Posted By andrewkw
stomatella perfectly harmless and a great free...

stomatella perfectly harmless and a great free cleanup crew addition. I have dozens and dozens of them. Cheaper then snails! they breed regularly.
Forum: LPS Keepers 01/07/2008, 10:30 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 28,329
Posted By andrewkw
INDO LORD = collected by some poor diver making...

INDO LORD = collected by some poor diver making 17 cents an hour
AUSSIE LORD = collected by a diver making a decent wage (no idea what but at least 100x more then Indo guy), more expensive flight...
Forum: LPS Keepers 01/07/2008, 05:32 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 28,329
Posted By andrewkw
I was talking about the colony pricing not the...

I was talking about the colony pricing not the per head stuff done by chop shops. I don't worry about that stuff because it doesn't apply to me. I buy colonies or trade frags. I may buy frags too...
Forum: LPS Keepers 01/07/2008, 02:45 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 28,329
Posted By andrewkw
Another thing the per head prices are done by...

Another thing the per head prices are done by chop shops, no offense to them but these are guys buying colonies from other stores or wholesalers not importing their own. In turn they aren't left...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 01/07/2008, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,262
Posted By andrewkw
I don't have any but I'm seriously considering...

I don't have any but I'm seriously considering adding one. I have 100s of Mysid shrimp swimming around during the day, Bistleworms come out at all hours and pods are everywhere. Each time I pick up...
Forum: LPS Keepers 01/07/2008, 08:42 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 28,329
Posted By andrewkw
I used to think the prices were eventually going...

I used to think the prices were eventually going to drop but they never will or at least wont anytime soon. Maybe in 10 years, but they're just as likely to get MORE expensive then less.

The...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 08:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 374
Posted By andrewkw
While you're there get a cities permit and bring...

While you're there get a cities permit and bring back some acans!
Forum: LPS Keepers 01/07/2008, 08:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,006
Posted By andrewkw
Well I perhaps found a possible reason. The...

Well I perhaps found a possible reason. The calcium in my frag tank was only 350, I've since moved the colony to my display where it's 420. There is a small amount of nitrate present in both my...
Forum: LPS Keepers 01/06/2008, 05:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,006
Posted By andrewkw
I'm pretty sure its fatsula but I could be wrong...

I'm pretty sure its fatsula but I could be wrong here's a pic when I first got it, looks pretty much the same

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/andrewkw/dec07/IMGP2420-1.jpg

I will do a...
Forum: LPS Keepers 01/06/2008, 03:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,006
Posted By andrewkw
How long did it take for your Dendrophyllia to open?

I bought my colony 10 days ago and it still hasn't opened. I'm starting to get worried. I can get some of the polyps to eat but they only extend enough to eat and I see very little extension...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 01/06/2008, 03:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 317
Posted By andrewkw
I'm curious how long does it typically take to...

I'm curious how long does it typically take to recover from shipping? I've had some dendros for 10 days and they still haven't fully opened I'm starting to get worried. When I bought them I wasn't...
Forum: LPS Keepers 01/05/2008, 11:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 676
Posted By andrewkw
my tank is at eye level though so i'd need a...

my tank is at eye level though so i'd need a tripod thats at least 7 feet tall to get nice over the top shots. My current tripod is only about 5+ feet. I'd also need some sort of arm extension so I...
Forum: Zoanthids 01/05/2008, 09:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By andrewkw
actinic zoa photos

took these today when i was bored, not easy with no tripod (tank is too high) and a bad cough.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/andrewkw/jan2008/IMGP2612.jpg
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Forum: LPS Keepers 01/05/2008, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 676
Posted By andrewkw
actinic acan photos

I'm bored + sick so I took these photos

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/andrewkw/jan2008/acanfrag.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/andrewkw/jan2008/3.jpg
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/05/2008, 11:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 919
Posted By andrewkw
where do you buy them?

where do you buy them?
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 08:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 730
Posted By andrewkw
marinedepotlive.com is probably the best online...

marinedepotlive.com is probably the best online store for tank sizes


Maximum Size: the Acanthurus leucosternon grows up to 10 inches.
General Size Specifications: The small size will come to...
Forum: LPS Keepers 01/04/2008, 06:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,567
Posted By andrewkw
How hardy are these guys? A shipment of them...

How hardy are these guys? A shipment of them came in at a local reef shop but they seemed to be in poor condition and I couldn't risk buying one and having it die.

Instead I bought a big dendro...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 725
Posted By andrewkw
I strongly disagree, PE Mysis is by far the best...

I strongly disagree, PE Mysis is by far the best and once you try it you'll never use another brand. They are much larger then other mysis and all my fish and lots of corals love them.

Protien:...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 08:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,251
Posted By andrewkw
I can't believe there are people out there still...

I can't believe there are people out there still using 800x600! Are you guys using 13" monitors?

I run 1600x1200 and have for about 4 years.
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