Our Tbs - Page 11

techreef · #**251** 12/12/2006, 03:42 PM

That's so true, dwculp. I just bought my first non-hitchhiker corals last week and mounted them, (pics to come shortly!) and did a water change two nights before that. And there are some authors who support giving your tank a large rearrangement/disturbing event, kind of like simulating the effects of a hurricane in nature, in an effort to stimulate not hurt your corals. Perhaps your tank perked up from the attention that you gave it?

BrianPlankis · #**252** 12/12/2006, 03:43 PM

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Originally posted by drk70
I could probalby use about 50 of them then.

Just in case anyone reads this, it is recommended to have 4 square feet of open sandbed per fighting conch in order for it to get enough food. I know you were just joking around Dennis, but a new person might not. Of course, who is going to spend $500 on conchs?

dwculp, I've tried placing mine on a rock a couple of times, but it quickly retreats to the sandbed. One thing you can try is putting the rock on the sandbed and the conch will feed as far up as it can with its trunk, cool to see!

Brian

drk70 · #**253** 12/12/2006, 03:46 PM

Well I'm getting close to the point of breaking the whole thing down and doing away with it.

Algae just wont give me a break and the darn red slime algae just sucks to no end.

I'm going to TFP this weekend to get some hermits because that is the only thing I have found to eat the algae. It is against my better judgement because I really don't care to have the hermits but that is the only thing that is different in my tank than from the beginning and that is the lack of hermits. I was down to only about 1 or 2. I got about 20 or 30 a few weeks ago and can see that they are eating it but it is just too overwhelming for that few hermits so I think I will go for about 50 or so more.

dwculp · #**254** 12/12/2006, 03:48 PM

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Originally posted by techreef
That's so true, dwculp. I just bought my first non-hitchhiker corals last week and mounted them, (pics to come shortly!) and did a water change two nights before that. And there are some authors who support giving your tank a large rearrangement/disturbing event, kind of like simulating the effects of a hurricane in nature, in an effort to stimulate not hurt your corals. Perhaps your tank perked up from the attention that you gave it?

Actually, what I think happened was it took a small downturn because I have been adjusting some parameters for the eventual betterment of the tank over the last few weeks. It just took awhile to rebound is all.

First, I switched salt brands, from plain IO to IO Reef Crystals for the added calcium and alk. My alk and CA are always way low.

Next, I started adding C-Balance to keep the Alk and CA up where they need to be.

Finally, I upped the temp a few degrees, winter is here or at least coming in and I wanted to up the temp a bit to 26C for a little added protection against the cold.

dwculp · #**255** 12/12/2006, 03:49 PM

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Originally posted by BrianPlankis
Just in case anyone reads this, it is recommended to have 4 square feet of open sandbed per fighting conch in order for it to get enough food. I know you were just joking around Dennis, but a new person might not. Of course, who is going to spend $500 on conchs?

dwculp, I've tried placing mine on a rock a couple of times, but it quickly retreats to the sandbed. One thing you can try is putting the rock on the sandbed and the conch will feed as far up as it can with its trunk, cool to see!

Brian

You are kidding?? You mean I have to return the other 49 I bought??

Strykur · #**256** 12/23/2006, 03:39 PM

Tank is all TBS and about 6 months old, never seen this critter before. I removed it and waiting for an ID before I decide what to do with it.

Scott

smcnally · #**257** 12/23/2006, 04:22 PM

Looks like a type of cucumber

dwculp · #**258** 12/23/2006, 04:53 PM

I agree, looks like a cuke to me. I would leave it.

Strykur · #**259** 12/23/2006, 05:01 PM

Thanks Guys, I agree. Just wanted to get a second opinion before I put it back.

BrianPlankis · #**260** 12/25/2006, 11:52 PM

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Originally posted by Strykur
Thanks Guys, I agree. Just wanted to get a second opinion before I put it back.

Kudos to you for ISOLATING and IDENTIFYING

Very cool to see people doing that.

Yours is a type of filter feeding cucumber. I have several of them in my tank and am beginning to wonder if they are reproducing or just becoming more bold. Here is the best picture I have of one so far:

Brian

Smitty750 · #**261** 12/26/2006, 03:57 PM

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Originally posted by drk70
Well I'm getting close to the point of breaking the whole thing down and doing away with it.

Algae just wont give me a break and the darn red slime algae just sucks to no end.

I'm going to TFP this weekend to get some hermits because that is the only thing I have found to eat the algae. It is against my better judgement because I really don't care to have the hermits but that is the only thing that is different in my tank than from the beginning and that is the lack of hermits. I was down to only about 1 or 2. I got about 20 or 30 a few weeks ago and can see that they are eating it but it is just too overwhelming for that few hermits so I think I will go for about 50 or so more.

Check this site out www.garf.org they have reef janitors that are specified for individual types of algae blooms. Really nice people and service is great Ive always been happy with theyre products. When you call ask for Lionel

dazld · #**262** 12/27/2006, 05:24 PM

Hi folks, this is Patsy from Raleigh. I've been away for a while but I have a problem. My skimmer pump has quit (Red Sea berlin skimmer) and I don't know the best place to buy a replacement pump or if I should just replace the skimmer. That would present a different sort of problem because I'm not great with plumbing. The guy at the fish store tells me that I can only use the same pump with that particular skimmer. Very grateful for any advice! Thanks

dwculp · #**263** 12/27/2006, 07:53 PM

What is the brand and model of pump?

dazld · #**264** 12/27/2006, 08:47 PM

The label says "Red Sea Skimmer Pump/Made by Hydor s.n.l./115v AC 55watts/221 P10.27

I've talked to the guy at the fish store about this skimmer before. He had one on one of his tanks in the store and hated it, finally through it away. So, does anyone else have an opinion of this skimmer? This is my first tank and I have no other experience with skimmers. This tank is one I bought from someone here in Raleigh who was moving and couldn't take the tank. They started in Feb '03 with tbs rock - and that is what I was looking to find. I've had it since July '05 and now have a 12 gal. nano too. Thanks.

dwculp · #**265** 12/27/2006, 08:53 PM

Is the skimmer an in sump or hang on back skimmer?

dazld · #**266** 12/27/2006, 09:13 PM

It is in the cabinet with the pump in the sump that has a hole drilled to get the water to the skimmer which sits outside the sump. The water returns to the sump via two pvc pipes which lead from the skimmer and hang over the edge of the sump. I'd post a picture but I don't know how to post pictures here. I do know how to email pics. Thanks!

dwculp · #**267** 12/27/2006, 09:19 PM

I would try contacting Red Sea and finding out what a suitable replacement pump would be.

You can contact Red Sea here: http://www.redseafish.com/contactus.asp

dazld · #**268** 12/27/2006, 09:23 PM

Thanks so much. I'll do that for starters

dwculp · #**269** 01/03/2007, 06:05 PM

One of my better full tank shots:

dazld · #**270** 01/11/2007, 09:04 PM

Hello Again! Just thought I would catch up and tell you that I replaced the pump for my Red Sea skimmer from MarineAndReef.com That was the best price that I could find and I am very satisfied with their customer service, etc. I considered replacing the skimmer and became very interested in the new ATI bubblemaster, that is only available at reefgeek.com. If any of you need to think about a different skimmer you might take a look. I have a red turf algae situatiion going on in the 12 gal. nano. Does anybody have a cure? I've been all over the internet and all I've come up with so far is turbo snails. Actually it's pretty, but I've read that it becomes a real problem because it overtakes everything else.
Well, life intrudes, gotta run

jazz881 · #**271** 01/12/2007, 10:22 AM

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Hello Again! Just thought I would catch up and tell you that I replaced the pump for my Red Sea skimmer from MarineAndReef.com That was the best price that I could find and I am very satisfied with their customer service, etc. I considered replacing the skimmer and became very interested in the new ATI bubblemaster, that is only available at reefgeek.com. If any of you need to think about a different skimmer you might take a look. I have a red turf algae situatiion going on in the 12 gal. nano. Does anybody have a cure? I've been all over the internet and all I've come up with so far is turbo snails. Actually it's pretty, but I've read that it becomes a real problem because it overtakes everything else.

This was from earlier in the thread and although I have not ordered anything from them, it really sounds like they put a lot of research and energy in to everything they do.

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Check this site out www.garf.org they have reef janitors that are specified for individual types of algae blooms. Really nice people and service is great Ive always been happy with theyre products. When you call ask for Lionel

patsan · #**272** 01/12/2007, 05:56 PM

While looking in the tank today, I noticed clown fish eggs all over the back of the glass. It's the first time I've ever seen eggs. They may have deposited some in the sand, and I never saw them.
I tried getting pictures, but they didn't come out well.

skippy2 · #**273** 01/12/2007, 08:08 PM

That's too cool, Pat. I've been waiting and waiting. Maybe I missed mine too

patsan · #**274** 01/16/2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally posted by skippy2
That's too cool, Pat. I've been waiting and waiting. Maybe I missed mine too

Well, it took almost 2 years for it to happen Peggy. They ate all the eggs, but it was still pretty neat just seeing them.

techreef · #**275** 01/17/2007, 09:24 AM

Speaking of eggs, i'm waiting for my ipsf.com stomatella snails to start breeding like I've heard many other reefers experiencing. they've been in my tank for a week now.

Something else interesting for the TBS crew out there; does anyone else have a mat of greyish-white "stuff" growing on either their glass or LR? I have two patches of this stuff, one on the back glass and another growing on the roof of one of my overhangs of LR. At first I thought it was just a mass of snail eggs, but it's been six months and nothing is hatching!

So upon closer inspection, it looks like there may be little valves periodically positioned throughout the mat. I'm wondering if it's some type of sponge or tunicate? I'll try and get a good pic tonight.