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Forum: Reef Discussion 12/17/2007, 05:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,108
Posted By BrianPlankis
If anyone ends up attempting to breed these...

If anyone ends up attempting to breed these nudis, please let me know. It is one of the easiest to breed nudis if you have a food source (as evidenced by his pictures!) but this could be an...
Forum: Brian Plankis 12/16/2007, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,725
Posted By BrianPlankis
It should be fine to post them here I would...

It should be fine to post them here I would think.

Brian
Forum: Brian Plankis 12/15/2007, 06:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,725
Posted By BrianPlankis
Thanks Jonathan! Do you have links to your...

Thanks Jonathan! Do you have links to your videos?

Chris, great tips :) I do hope that more people make videos, there is a lot of knowledge out there waiting to be shared.

Brian
Forum: Other Invertebrates 10/10/2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 470
Posted By BrianPlankis
Take clear crisp macro pictures of the snails out...

Take clear crisp macro pictures of the snails out of the water and try to dry off the shell a little to reduce flash reflection.

Very similar pictures to my avatar picture with the shell opening...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/10/2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 618
Views: 100,184
Posted By BrianPlankis
The acro and pocillopora shots are fabulous :) I...

The acro and pocillopora shots are fabulous :) I really like that acro.

Brian
Forum: Other Invertebrates 10/09/2007, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 470
Posted By BrianPlankis
Danch, Collonista are also broadcast...

Danch,

Collonista are also broadcast spawners

Brian
Forum: Other Invertebrates 09/30/2007, 07:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 341
Posted By BrianPlankis
I believe it has been done in university...

I believe it has been done in university laboratories, but I haven't heard of it occurring in the hobby. When the larval hermit crabs are ready to settle onto the substrate they need TINY snail...
Forum: Other Invertebrates 09/30/2007, 11:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 487
Posted By BrianPlankis
It is theoretically possible that a snail spawn...

It is theoretically possible that a snail spawn could cause some water chemistry problems. The main problem would be ammonia from the decomposing eggs and sperm and the associated drop in dissolved...
Forum: Other Invertebrates 09/30/2007, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 634
Posted By BrianPlankis
Those could be a type of sand sifting cucumber,...

Those could be a type of sand sifting cucumber, but I can't tell for sure with the pictures provided. If you really want a definitive ID you can PM me and we can try to get them to an expert.

Brian
Forum: Other Invertebrates 09/17/2007, 09:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 294
Posted By BrianPlankis
Luis, Do you mean specific gravity? sea...

Luis,

Do you mean specific gravity? sea urchins should be maintained at natural sea water strength (1.025-1.027 with 1.026 being best) and optimal temperatures.

Here is one reference on sea...
Forum: Other Invertebrates 09/04/2007, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 469
Posted By BrianPlankis
Gorgeous looking sea star, could be a Linckia...

Gorgeous looking sea star, could be a Linckia sp.? But I've never seen that coloration before. When you say 1 inch, do you mean 1 inch diameter from the tip of one arm to the other?

Brian
Forum: Other Invertebrates 09/04/2007, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 463
Posted By BrianPlankis
Trochus snails are one of the best grazers...

Trochus snails are one of the best grazers available in the hobby. They are from warm water (reef tank temps), most can flip themselves over if they fall to a sandbed and will occasionally reproduce...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 08/20/2007, 01:59 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,830
Posted By BrianPlankis
There are definitely a number of ways the hobby...

There are definitely a number of ways the hobby can be a lot more green, many of which have already been discussed in this forum.

One of the biggest problems in this hobby is that the average...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 08/20/2007, 09:11 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,830
Posted By BrianPlankis
The best estimate I've seen is 1-10% aquacultured...

The best estimate I've seen is 1-10% aquacultured for both fish and coral. I can't remember the name of the report right now, but it was from 2003. However, those numbers are based on import/export...
Forum: Other Invertebrates 08/09/2007, 12:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By BrianPlankis
Depending upon the species of Margarita snail,...

Depending upon the species of Margarita snail, they can suffer from heat stress in our tanks. The most common ones are collected from cold water locations where the temperature is typically in the...
Forum: Other Invertebrates 07/20/2007, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 882
Posted By BrianPlankis
Very cool, Do you have a closeup of the...

Very cool,

Do you have a closeup of the chitons? How many chitons do you have?

Brian
Forum: Other Invertebrates 07/13/2007, 11:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 465
Posted By BrianPlankis
Hello all, Let me start off that I'm not...

Hello all,

Let me start off that I'm not trying to attack anyone, simply trying to share the info I've found on this issue for the people with similar questions.

Linckia and fromia stars live...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/05/2007, 10:47 AM
Replies: 519
Views: 208,847
Posted By BrianPlankis
Basically none of them, except the last picture. ...

Basically none of them, except the last picture. The last picture shows a cup coral (left), an unknown stony coral and the branching coral above it is called a tube coral.

Those are the three...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/03/2007, 10:43 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 208,847
Posted By BrianPlankis
Bob, I looked at your pictures and I'm not...

Bob,

I looked at your pictures and I'm not sure what is going on there, it could be budding off, but that isn't really described for that species. You do have Manicina areolata by the way :)
...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/03/2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 208,847
Posted By BrianPlankis
My tank at 27 months

Hey all,

I thought I would post a couple of pictures. My tank is now about 27 months old and the TBS rock has been in it for 21 months. I still have one gorilla crab roaming around and some...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/03/2007, 01:04 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 208,847
Posted By BrianPlankis
Bob, I just sent you a PM with my email...

Bob,

I just sent you a PM with my email address, let me know if you don't get it.

Brian
Forum: Other Invertebrates 07/02/2007, 09:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 315
Posted By BrianPlankis
Very cool event! Unfortunately it is unlikely...

Very cool event! Unfortunately it is unlikely any will survive. Crab larvae typically need at least 2-3 weeks (sometimes a lot longer) to feed in the water column. Unless you tank water is full of...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/23/2007, 08:52 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 208,847
Posted By BrianPlankis
I certainly would like to see pictures of that!!!...

I certainly would like to see pictures of that!!! Have you tried photobucket for uploading pictures?

Brian
Forum: Other Invertebrates 06/08/2007, 03:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 605
Posted By BrianPlankis
Trochus reproducing in tanks is fairly common, so...

Trochus reproducing in tanks is fairly common, so that is normal. I'm not sure what you mean by Trochus "fetuses". Do you have a picture?
Forum: Other Invertebrates 05/20/2007, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By BrianPlankis
It depends upon which species of Cerith you are...

It depends upon which species of Cerith you are talking about. The ones that lay the squiggly egg masses on the glass rarely if ever are successful in being raised (without labor intensive...
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