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Forum: Reef Discussion 02/05/2007, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 246
Posted By trippyl
yup thats them. It seems to be bothering my zoas...

yup thats them. It seems to be bothering my zoas and a stylophora.

Any idea about natural predators? I've heard others say that these will sometimes go away on their own.

What's interesting...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/05/2007, 09:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 246
Posted By trippyl
possibly hydroids?

I have these things in my LR, they are kind of like those translucent worms that everyone has, except when you look closely, the worm actually looks more like a very long and slender feather. It...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/08/2006, 02:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 276
Posted By trippyl
Everyone has them, they are good for the tank but...

Everyone has them, they are good for the tank but you can scrape em off if you wish.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/05/2006, 06:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 262
Posted By trippyl
I do weekly 20+ gallon changes in my system....

I do weekly 20+ gallon changes in my system....
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/05/2006, 06:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 201
Posted By trippyl
agreed, I think I will wait till after xmas for...

agreed, I think I will wait till after xmas for the prices to come down ;>
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/05/2006, 06:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 931
Posted By trippyl
Interesting, you are the first I've heard that...

Interesting, you are the first I've heard that uses the vortex. I recently got one (out of nostalgia as I had used them 15 years ago when I worked at an LFS) but started to get concerned about the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/05/2006, 06:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 132
Posted By trippyl
I would disassemble the fixture and setup the...

I would disassemble the fixture and setup the components in the canopy as I wanted them. This isn't easy, you need to have UV protected glass between the light and the water, as well as ample space...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/05/2006, 06:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 262
Posted By trippyl
so long as it is the right salinity and has been...

so long as it is the right salinity and has been properly aerated, you can change quite a bit often.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/05/2006, 06:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 931
Posted By trippyl
I don't know how I feel about the vortex filters....

I don't know how I feel about the vortex filters. Diatoms can be converted into algae and I those filter bags can leak... not a good combination in my opinion.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/05/2006, 06:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 228
Posted By trippyl
Those are corals - brown polyps. Not very pretty...

Those are corals - brown polyps. Not very pretty and they will spread a lot. I have some with a nice green eye, but even those I keep at the bottom of my tank so that thye don't grow out of...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/05/2006, 04:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 201
Posted By trippyl
here is one on ebay for 1300 - looks like a large...

here is one on ebay for 1300 - looks like a large tubinaria

http://cgi.ebay.com/Live-coral-3-Rhyzophyllia-Coral-Super-Rare_W0QQitemZ290048754278QQihZ019QQcategoryZ46308QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/05/2006, 04:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 201
Posted By trippyl
I guess when they refer to aquatic bliss, they...

I guess when they refer to aquatic bliss, they are referring to theirs, not yours.

Looks like a disturbed anemone to me. But what do I know.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/05/2006, 04:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 154
Posted By trippyl
I think it's a good idea to siphon out the top...

I think it's a good idea to siphon out the top layer of the sand anyway, especially if you don't have good sand sifting. It doesn't have to be 5 lbs worth though, just skim the top of the sand. Do...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/05/2006, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 321
Posted By trippyl
I had a few that came in on some zoos. Seems...

I had a few that came in on some zoos. Seems that they will attack zoos as well. I noticed one night that one was puncturing one of my zoo polyps, and removed it from the tank. I had a feeling it...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/05/2006, 02:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 509
Posted By trippyl
I seem to have a ton of these but they don't...

I seem to have a ton of these but they don't appear to bother any of my corals or fish. What are the negatives to these?
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/04/2006, 05:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 157
Posted By trippyl
i also had mine drilled 1 and 3/4 for a 1 inch...

i also had mine drilled 1 and 3/4 for a 1 inch bulkhead.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/04/2006, 11:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 417
Posted By trippyl
probably dinos

probably dinos
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/29/2006, 04:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 278
Posted By trippyl
you can try that. Is this truly green algae or...

you can try that. Is this truly green algae or is it cyano or dinos? Cyano or dinos would indicate that the tank is just going through it's phases and regular water changes and good filtration and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/29/2006, 04:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 412
Posted By trippyl
Good point, I agree 100%

Good point, I agree 100%
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/29/2006, 03:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 517
Posted By trippyl
I am interested as well...

I am interested as well...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/29/2006, 03:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,155
Posted By trippyl
just fyi, my GS mandarin never touches the food i...

just fyi, my GS mandarin never touches the food i feed, he lives entirely off of the established life on the live rock. My tank was up for nearly 3 years when I got him. Don't count on them eating...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/29/2006, 03:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 278
Posted By trippyl
btw, dont treat the tank with ANYTHING - all of...

btw, dont treat the tank with ANYTHING - all of those things are snake oil and could just kill off the valuable life that is on the rocks.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/29/2006, 03:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 278
Posted By trippyl
lolll gotta love that advice. Turn the filter...

lolll gotta love that advice. Turn the filter off. hahahahahhahahah <cough>

Anyways, the problem is that the rocks which are new are having some die off because they went from one system, to...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/29/2006, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 236
Posted By trippyl
make sure it isnt barbed.... You know, it's...

make sure it isnt barbed....

You know, it's not so bad to do an occassional drain and disassembly, it's a great opportunity to rework the rocks and do some deep spring cleaning. Just make sure to...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/29/2006, 03:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 412
Posted By trippyl
Im not quite sure what plywood has to do with...

Im not quite sure what plywood has to do with anything. The stand already has a flat bottom, so just shim directly against the stand. Plywood is more useful when the stand doesn't have a solid...
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