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Forum: Mantis Shrimp 01/25/2006, 10:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 450
Posted By ejls
That was what I first thought with mine but I...

That was what I first thought with mine but I can't see it secreting any during construction and when it breaks down it just fals apart like ordinary sand.

Different species may well do different...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 01/24/2006, 06:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 450
Posted By ejls
My G. Viridis does the same. It's hardly...

My G. Viridis does the same. It's hardly impregnable but it's a pretty impressive barrier none the less.

It makes it out of large grains of sand, rock chips, bits of shell etc. I'm always amazed...
Forum: LPS Keepers 11/12/2005, 05:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 247
Posted By ejls
Thank you! I'm rather pleased with them myself :)...

Thank you! I'm rather pleased with them myself :)

Like I said, getting nice LPS over here in the UK is pretty tough. So I appreciate it that even American reefers approve of my selection. :)

If...
Forum: LPS Keepers 11/12/2005, 03:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 247
Posted By ejls
Thanks greg! Unfortunately I've had to split...

Thanks greg!

Unfortunately I've had to split up both pieces. I only have a pico at the mo and very few LFS over here stock small enough colonies so there's a group of us that buy these up and frag...
Forum: LPS Keepers 11/12/2005, 03:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 247
Posted By ejls
Excellent! :)

Excellent! :)
Forum: LPS Keepers 11/11/2005, 04:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 247
Posted By ejls
Does anyone else agree or disagree?

Does anyone else agree or disagree?
Forum: LPS Keepers 11/11/2005, 01:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 247
Posted By ejls
Thanks Joe! I'm glad I was vaguely correct!

Thanks Joe! I'm glad I was vaguely correct!
Forum: LPS Keepers 11/11/2005, 11:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 247
Posted By ejls
Could anyone help me with an ID?

Hi,

Sorry for posting this here if this is the wrong place, but I thought that the people who browse this forum would be best placed to help I.D. my new coral.

Over here in the UK we kind of...
Forum: Nano Reefs 10/30/2005, 12:58 PM
Replies: 566
Views: 88,413
Posted By ejls
Cheers Chad,! I always imagined him to be a bit...

Cheers Chad,! I always imagined him to be a bit bigger! I guess that's because he looks so big compared to your tank :)

So what are you going to do with the 8" cube when you upgrade? How about...
Forum: Nano Reefs 10/26/2005, 06:26 PM
Replies: 566
Views: 88,413
Posted By ejls
So how big is full grown now? My mantis is only...

So how big is full grown now? My mantis is only about an inch and a half long but he won't get much bigger.
Forum: Nano Reefs 10/26/2005, 04:13 PM
Replies: 566
Views: 88,413
Posted By ejls
Chad, I get all my tanks from Paul at FCA. He's...

Chad, I get all my tanks from Paul at FCA. He's very good to deal with. The finish quality is excellent and for me it's cheaper for him to build them and ship from Ohio than it is for me to get them...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 10/26/2005, 11:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 175
Posted By ejls
That's good to know. I was planning on dropping...

That's good to know. I was planning on dropping it back to feeding on alternate days but I thought I'd better fatten the little fellow up a bit first. My problem with regards to testing is that the...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 10/26/2005, 08:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 175
Posted By ejls
Food Hoarding?

Hi all,

Apologies if this has been covered before, I've tried searching for it but couldn't find much info.

My G. Viridis is only about an inch and a half long but seems to be trying to match...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 10/24/2005, 04:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 531
Posted By ejls
At the moment I'm feeding mine dead food but he...

At the moment I'm feeding mine dead food but he gets plenty of use of his appendages on the feeding stick. I think I need a new one! Also he seems to be using them to excavate his burrow with. not...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 10/24/2005, 04:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 217
Posted By ejls
Mine don't seem to be bothered by my mantis but...

Mine don't seem to be bothered by my mantis but he is rather small and has only been in there a couple of days.

From what I've read (i.e. if anyone else has experience to the contrary then go with...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 10/23/2005, 04:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 187
Posted By ejls
Thanks Dr Roy! I'm glad I managed to get it...

Thanks Dr Roy! I'm glad I managed to get it right. Your list is a great resource.

He's such a fascinating creature. I can see why you find them so interesting. He's certainly the cleverest tank...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 10/23/2005, 02:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 187
Posted By ejls
G. Viridis?

Hi all,

I recently managed to acquire a mantis from a fellow UK board member who's tank he was decimating.

Since I got him (using masculine form until I find out otherwise) home on Friday I've...
Forum: Nano Reefs 10/21/2005, 03:21 AM
Replies: 566
Views: 88,413
Posted By ejls
Chad, your idea saved my bacon last night! I'd...

Chad, your idea saved my bacon last night! I'd gone on a huge round trip to pick up a mantis for my original tank and literally as I got onto the train with him (4 hour journey ahead of me) one of...
Forum: Nano Reefs 10/18/2005, 04:35 PM
Replies: 566
Views: 88,413
Posted By ejls
Those mods would be really cool! Might take a bit...

Those mods would be really cool! Might take a bit of the fun out of it though :(

I was thinking about inserting a clear sheet in one of the sides myself so I could use external lights....
Forum: Nano Reefs 10/18/2005, 02:44 PM
Replies: 566
Views: 88,413
Posted By ejls
Hi, I've got a 50W Visitherm heater in my...

Hi,

I've got a 50W Visitherm heater in my eheim cannister (2222) The 25W one fits excatly into the filter diagonally. You could probably fit it vertically too if you chopped holes in the baskets. ...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/17/2005, 05:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,464
Posted By ejls
Hmmm I wish my cylinder tank was i this league!...

Hmmm I wish my cylinder tank was i this league! Mine's 10" diameter x 10" deep :(

I thoroughly recommend cylindrical though, thanks for the credit card tip, I'll have to try that!
Forum: Nano Reefs 10/16/2005, 04:25 AM
Replies: 566
Views: 88,413
Posted By ejls
yet.... :)

yet.... :)
Forum: Nano Reefs 10/10/2005, 11:45 AM
Replies: 566
Views: 88,413
Posted By ejls
Sweeeeet! PICS!!!! I've got the 2222...

Sweeeeet!

PICS!!!!

I've got the 2222 but it's flow is going to be severely reduced by the union so I've bought a MaxiJet 500 too. I'll either run a 2nd closed loop or put the two in series....
Forum: Nano Reefs 10/10/2005, 04:06 AM
Replies: 566
Views: 88,413
Posted By ejls
Hi Chad, Tank looks as stunning as ever!...

Hi Chad,

Tank looks as stunning as ever! Just thought I'd let you know in case you ever need to do it again that drilling the sides of the Eheims is actually okay! I did it last night and it was...
Forum: Zoanthids 10/09/2005, 06:07 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 208
Posted By ejls
Reacclimating zoos...

Hi all,

Sorry for having to ask this, I tried searching the site but I can't find quite the info I'm looking for.

I've just been given a big zoo encrusted rock by a friend. His tank is...
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