Our Tbs

[April540]

No, I really don't have anything in case the power goes out. It really should go on the top of the to do list before it's too late. Thanks for the reminder!! I will get something this week for sure.
We do move quickly with the thread. If for any reason you leave again, just pick up when you come back and join us!! But hopefully you won't have to leave again.
When are you planning on ordering?


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Pat
Please be sure to get a couple of them, I forgot that I needed them, I had them before, and when I got out of the fish thing I guess I gave it all away, I appreciate you alls kindness, I hope to get it after our vacation in July!! So keep the pics going for me!!!

[patsan]

Originally posted by chrisnpa
It looks like they've killed all the barnacles too as they are using them as shelter. I'm really wondering what they are now. Where else can I go for an id?

Are you sure they're not cirolanids?
If you can get a better clearer picture....I'd ask in Dr. Ron's forum.

[chrisnpa]

Where is Dr Ron's forum?

[patsan]

Originally posted by chrisnpa
Where is Dr Ron's forum?

Click on Forums...and it's listed under the specialty forums.

[chrisnpa]

Originally posted by patsan
Are you sure they're not cirolanids?

I'm pretty sure they're either some sort of copepod or amphipod as they have a striking resemblance to shrimp when you look at them closely. They also behave as described in the about saltwater web site.

Chris

[patsan]

Originally posted by April540
Also if you dont mind my butting in so much, I went to LFS Friday before last and they received 7 buckets of live rock, all in water like TBS, I dont know if that is where they got it from, but the person brought it to them. Anyway, I bought me a piece of it, there were 2 rocks fused togethe,I put this in the tank (I hope this was not a mistake) I got out my magnifying glass and the flash ligt to check it out, The larger piece is sort of hollow and has lots of holes, and in this rock there was a Flame scallop,with the white thinys and red in the middle of the mouth, there was the Urchin? that still has not come out, a tinny little white star fih,that I havent seen but 1 time and there was a small peppermint shrimp, and also a big snailI took out and put in the sump, it didn't look like a good one. there is also a thing that looks kind of like a pinching bug that is too quick to see what it is, This was all on this one piece. How do you get anything done!!!!! lol I cant imagine a tank full of the wonderful rock!! But can you put the TBS in a main tank or do you need to do a seperate tank with just the TBS?

Lots of people mix their TBS with other type rock. The only thing is....if you're adding the TBS to an existing tank, you run the risk of a cycle and that can kill some of the existing life on the rock.
Landon added his TBS to an existing tank but only because his tank sprung a leak and he didn't really have much choice. He did okay with the part one but had a rougher time with part 2 and did loose some stuff.
Do you have a picture of this new rock? I'd really like to see it if you do. It sounds very interesting!!

[patsan]

Originally posted by chrisnpa
I'm pretty sure they're either some sort of copepod or amphipod as they have a striking resemblance to shrimp when you look at them closely. They also behave as described in the about saltwater web site.
Chris

Yep, the one I saw looked just like a transparent shrimp..almost like a nymph.

[patsan]

Originally posted by April540
Please be sure to get a couple of them, I forgot that I needed them, I had them before, and when I got out of the fish thing I guess I gave it all away, I appreciate you alls kindness, I hope to get it after our vacation in July!! So keep the pics going for me!!!

I plan on getting something on the next trip to the LFS. It's now on the list with the salt.

You might luck out in July with the TBS and not have to wait a long time like everyone is waiting now!

[krajacich]

I received part one of my 70 gallon TBS package on February 25th. It came in 5 boxes (2 sand, 3 rock) weighing in at 256 lbs.







Here's a full tank shot:

[krajacich]

Here's a couple more recent close-ups:





This seems to be everyone's favorite rock...I need to post a more recent picture of it...it looks quite a bit different now.

[chrisnpa]

Looking good Danielle !

Did your cycle finish yet and have you ordered phase II?

Chris

[April540]

Pat I still cannot get into the post! Darn it! It is in my pics. I'll try to get the front cropped down enough to post.

[April540]

Danielle!! Love th curley Q on the top of the center rock!! Looks good, Congrats!

[krajacich]

Brand new full tank shot. I'm in need of a clean-up crew as you can see.



Here's a new picture of the rock. Lots more coralline algae!


Some hitch-hiking stars on a red sponge. They like to hang out in a group on this spot...I've seen as many as 3 stars there at one time.

[krajacich]

Originally posted by chrisnpa
Looking good Danielle !

Did your cycle finish yet and have you ordered phase II?

Chris

My cycle finished up about 3 weeks ago. I sent TBS a PM this week to get on the wait list for part 2 but I haven't heard back from them yet.

[krajacich]

A couple more shots!

[poormedstudent]

Here is a recap of ROUND I of the international sensation: I.D. MY AVATAR!

Image 1

Originally posted by Hooked on Salt
Majestic Angelfish!

Image 2

Originally posted by H2OLUVSME
Is your avatar a flame angel?

Image 3

Originally posted by phil519
avatar is the air force logo on yellow sponge?

Image 4

Originally posted by phil519
now the avatar looks like the clown trigger...but i've no clue.

Image 5

Originally posted by H2OLUVSME
John is that dendro-nepthea in your avatar now?

[April540]

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/showp...t=1&thecat=500

[poormedstudent]

cont...


Image 6

Originally posted by dwculp
Crown of Thorns starfish?

Here are some links to this species:
http://www.aims.gov.au/pages/reflib...es/cot-000.html
http://v.tomeno.free.fr/thailande/acanthaster2.htm
http://www.divegallery.com/crownofthorns.htm



Image 7

Originally posted by H2OLUVSME
John, juvenille emporer angel... could be a Koran?

Image 8

Originally posted by dwculp
Some sort of cuke or possibly the arm of a starfish?

Originally posted by H2OLUVSME
the new one is a crabs leg sitting on a coral, but no way i could ever get the species.

These two each got a point. The only reason I'm gave it to them, is because I didn't know the species of either the coral or the starfish. BUT from now on, I am going to need species for full credit.

Originally posted by patsan
Can I at least get ½ a point for recognizing the navy badge? lol

Originally posted by patsan
I meant to say airforce.

Originally posted by drk70
I think you just lost your 1/2 point for saying navy!

[poormedstudent]

cont...


Image 9

Originally posted by phil519
way behind on this thread...avatar id:
Harlequin tusk fish, Choerodon fasciatus?

Originally posted by dwculp
That one was easy.

Originally posted by phil519
still counts for one point!

Image 10

Originally posted by dwculp
It is a snake eel

Possibly some Ophichythus sp

phil519 wrote on 03/31/2005 06:05 PM:
sorry - wild guess is it...
Napoleon snake eel, Ophichthus bonaparti?

They both got a point for that one – but no more PM guesses allowed!

Clown or Brownsaddled Snake Eel
Ophichthus bonaparti
http://www.amonline.net.au/fishes/fi...sh/obonapa.htm



Image 11

Originally posted by dood68
Black Oreo Dory (Allocyttus niger)

More info on the Oreo Dory: http://www.sea-ex.com/fishphotos/dory,2.htm



FINAL SCORE FOR ROUND I
dood68 1
hookedon salt 1
dwculp 3
phil519 4
H2Oluvsme 4
patsan -10 for thinking it was the navy symbol but then +11 for being so nice!!! --> 1

ROUND I ENDS IN A TIE!!!!
phil519 & H2Oluvsme

(your award check is in the mail… no I don’t need your addresses, it’s already in the mail! )


Round II is getting ready to begin… ARE YOU READY????

I.D. MY AVATAR: PLAYING RULES
1) I am in charge
2) All guesses have to be posted (not PM'd)
3) Bribes will be considered
4) No matter the final score, Pat will win, since this is her thread
5) Links to photos of your guesses are appreciated so everyone can learn a little as we play
6) I am in charge
7) You can only play if you agree to all the rules

Originally posted by patsan
Yes..okay Boss.

[April540]

Its a far cry from the TBS but it will work till I can get the real thing, this has a few sea squirts on it Danielle great pics!

[April540]

LOL, John!

[krajacich]

Other hitch-hikers....

Gorilla Crab


Keyhole limpets & urchins in my refugium (or what will eventually be my refugium)

[poormedstudent]

Originally posted by April540
LOL, John!

I had to bring the game over from the Pat's previous thread - but now we will start a new round... I just need to make some new images!

[chrisnpa]

Ok,

I just saw something in my tank that gave me heebie jeebies (sp?) It was sort of "sluggish" in nature yet flat. Roughly 1 1/2 inches long and 3/4 inch wide at it's widest as it was shaped like an oval. It must be nocturnal as my tank is now dark and I sw it on the top of the glass in the back of the tank. It had 2 tiny little black eyes barely visible.

I turned on the light to get a better look and must have freaked it out as it slid right down the glass and into the sand bed and disappeared.

Any ideas what it might have been? I'd like to get a picture of it the next time I see it(battery was dead this time). Also, it was sort of transparent except where it looked like it had a spine down the middle of it's back. really weird !

Chris