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Forum: Vendor Experiences 09/16/2004, 01:51 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 7,472
Posted By Palmetto
Peace...

I understand why many of you thought the worst about us when reading this thread, especially when egged on and fueled by former competitors, but there was never any dishonest intent in the way the...
Forum: Vendor Experiences 07/26/2004, 01:11 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 7,472
Posted By Palmetto
Woah, a witchhunt! Sorry, folks, we are...

Woah, a witchhunt!

Sorry, folks, we are trying to be sure everyone is taken care of fairly. I thought I was still getting email notifications from here, but obviously not. Nobody is trying to...
Forum: Vendor Experiences 07/06/2004, 10:54 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 7,472
Posted By Palmetto
Brian, I am SO sorry! We were in the...

Brian,

I am SO sorry! We were in the process of trying to smoothly close Palmetto Reefs without letting anything slip through the cracks, and I thought we had managed to do so.

I was quite...
Forum: Vendor Experiences 06/01/2004, 07:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 606
Posted By Palmetto
Ian, I am sorry- we were trying to find a box to...

Ian, I am sorry- we were trying to find a box to ship out the used skimmer, and didn't get it out as planned. I had no idea you were under any sort of time pressure to put the used skimmer on your...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/12/2004, 09:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 109
Posted By Palmetto
Hello and Welcome to Reef Central! ...

Hello and Welcome to Reef Central!

Caulastrea (trumpet coral) will recede into the skeleton in times of stress. This can be caused by water quality, temperature, salinity, etc.

My guess is...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/10/2004, 07:42 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 43,610
Posted By Palmetto
Yes, one of the coolest side benefits from...

Yes, one of the coolest side benefits from Peppermint shrimp is their nearly constant spawnings!

The female are almost always carrying eggs or shrimp. Although you never see any maturing, they...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/29/2004, 12:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,577
Posted By Palmetto
WOW, an old thread awakes! Both shrimp...

WOW, an old thread awakes!

Both shrimp escaped from the specimen cup somehow and I assume went into one of the clams in the tank, but I will never know for sure.
Forum: Corallimorpharians 04/15/2004, 06:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 251
Posted By Palmetto
That is Ricordea florida. Very nice color! ...

That is Ricordea florida.

Very nice color!

:)

The mouths can actually be many colors- green, blue, gray, pink, etc.

The ones with the dayglo lime green mouths are some of my favorite...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/06/2004, 05:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 403
Posted By Palmetto
Urchins probably eat more coralline than anything...

Urchins probably eat more coralline than anything else we have had.

:)
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/02/2004, 12:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,441
Posted By Palmetto
This is more likely where your issue is. ...

This is more likely where your issue is. Ricordea do not like to be in much flow at all, and will expand MUCH more in lower-flow areas.

This also aids with feeding them. :)

We usually feed...
Forum: Corallimorpharians 04/01/2004, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 405
Posted By Palmetto
Smile Yes, mouthless pieces can attach to a rock and...

Yes, mouthless pieces can attach to a rock and grow a mouth!

I agree that they attach and grow much more quickly if the frag has at least a piece of mouth.
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/30/2004, 09:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 936
Posted By Palmetto
It's these red guys... ...

It's these red guys...

http://www.palmettoreefs.com/images/flatw_6631.jpg
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/29/2004, 03:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 366
Posted By Palmetto
LOL! Try mixing 600 gallons of it..... ;) ...

LOL!

Try mixing 600 gallons of it..... ;)

I made about 160 gallons last night. yuk.
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/29/2004, 02:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 152
Posted By Palmetto
I definately think it is physical damage rather...

I definately think it is physical damage rather than something eating it.

I have used Lugol's dip by the instructions on the bottle that did seem to turn a couple of corals around that were doing...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/29/2004, 02:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 365
Posted By Palmetto
Although they are usually found in Porites, they...

Although they are usually found in Porites, they can be found in other coral/ rock also. The coral can die and the worms continue to survive. I have kept them for years successfully. We do feed...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/29/2004, 02:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 198
Posted By Palmetto
sw-addict is right- I use a Magnum HOT for flow...

sw-addict is right- I use a Magnum HOT for flow as well as carbon.

It does seem to help with chemical warfare between corals. (only if you change the carbon, though, hehe)
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/29/2004, 02:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 374
Posted By Palmetto
Fire anemone? Not familiar with that one, but it...

Fire anemone? Not familiar with that one, but it sounds dangerous!

;)


Do you ever hear clicking or popping noises coming from your rock?
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/29/2004, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 291
Posted By Palmetto
Unfortunately, I agree with the above. yuk.

Unfortunately, I agree with the above. yuk.
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/29/2004, 02:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 366
Posted By Palmetto
It's the light, and it is really nothing to worry...

It's the light, and it is really nothing to worry about.

Coralline often (usually!) bleaches as it is acclimating to the new environment. Don't worry- it shouldn't be dying, just bleaching. ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/29/2004, 01:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 152
Posted By Palmetto
Is the hammer new or established? Euphyllids...

Is the hammer new or established?

Euphyllids often get damaged tissue right at the base of the skeleton where the fleshy tissue comes out. Damage in this area is particularly prone to spread and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/29/2004, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 107
Posted By Palmetto
I would use 100% new water, as there will be lots...

I would use 100% new water, as there will be lots of extra organic material in the vat water for awhile after the curing is done- might as well start with a clean slate.

As long as you have...
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 03/29/2004, 12:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 782
Posted By Palmetto
FWIW, the Ricordea in the picture is a very...

FWIW, the Ricordea in the picture is a very healthy-looking R. yuma.

I am 100% sure.

:D

... and now, back to our regularly scheduled programming...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/29/2004, 10:57 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 43,610
Posted By Palmetto
No, Aiptasia are far from harmless. They will...

No, Aiptasia are far from harmless. They will sting and kill corals, and they reproduce like wildfire.

Your #1 priority upon discovering them should be their elimination, IMO.

We could...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 03/26/2004, 01:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 397
Posted By Palmetto
Question What's with the sudden influx of Rose BTA's?

Hey, I was just wondering why all of a sudden Rose BTAs seem to be on everyone's wholesale sheet for such low prices?

Was there a lift on an import ban or what??

Someone struck it rich and...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/26/2004, 01:44 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 43,610
Posted By Palmetto
Things you do NOT want on your rock: ...

Things you do NOT want on your rock:

Aiptasia:

http://www.palmettoreefs.com/images/aips_5827.jpg

Manits Shrimp:

http://www.palmettoreefs.com/images/mantis_6431.jpg
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