FishFrog Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 You're thread has just convinced me to get a tailspot blenny, it is so cute! Tank looks great Link to comment
kimberbee Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 You're thread has just convinced me to get a tailspot blenny, it is so cute! Tank looks great He is adorable. Great eater. Learned to dive for the food just like my clowns! Link to comment
Mr. Microscope Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 The bad: My sinularia decided to flop over yesterday for what seems like no reason. He usually shrinks up and flops over at night when the lights are out, but has NEVER done so during the day. I reached in thinking that maybe it had gotten wedged between itself and the glass, but no. Felt normal, firm and slimy, so hopefully it just decided to take a mid-day nap. Herbie did molt within the past few days and has decided to keep hiding. He got himself wedged between two loose rocks for two days (that's what I get for not epoxying them together) so I nudged him free.Leathers will do that on occasion. Probably not to worry. How strongly was your crab wedged in there? Sometimes they will purposely wedge themselves in a rock to recover from a molt. They're pretty strong though, and can usually get themselves out. Link to comment
kimberbee Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Leathers will do that on occasion. Probably not to worry. How strongly was your crab wedged in there? Sometimes they will purposely wedge themselves in a rock to recover from a molt. They're pretty strong though, and can usually get themselves out. Strange that hermits would do that... he was under a very heavy 5lb+ rock. It's kind of U shaped, and it's upside down leaning on the back wall (if that makes any sense). I moved him over only a little, because I know for a fact he molted and figured he might be tired, or weak. I wanted to make sure the rock was still secure, and wouldn't tip and crush him somehow. Link to comment
cju84 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Awesome new pics Kimber! I'm obsessed with your clownfish. Amazing colors on them. Link to comment
aquageek Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 You should totally do a 40B! They are the perfect size, I swear. I've got an empty one in my basement that I've been waiting to setup. The girlfriend and I will be building it together. She isn't into marine aquariums at all, but she wants to help pick stuff out and design the rock work and such. Should be fun. Also you can nab a 40B at Petco during the famous 1$ per gallon sale. You would then have lots of money to spend on nice equipment and inhabitants! Link to comment
kimberbee Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 You should totally do a 40B! They are the perfect size, I swear. I've got an empty one in my basement that I've been waiting to setup. The girlfriend and I will be building it together. She isn't into marine aquariums at all, but she wants to help pick stuff out and design the rock work and such. Should be fun. Also you can nab a 40B at Petco during the famous 1$ per gallon sale. You would then have lots of money to spend on nice equipment and inhabitants! In another year or so, I'll upgrade my BioCube to something around 40-50 gallons. Not quite ready for that! Link to comment
aquageek Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Sure you are, your BC looks great. The 40B would actually be easier to keep stable params' due to the higher volume of water. Link to comment
kimberbee Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Had a rough day. I was given a project at work this morning to finish ASAP while trying to help with end of month stuff that I started but didn't finish yesterday. Meanwhile, I'm trying to make sure the new IT person doesn't fail miserably like the last contract guy did. And there's construction work on our floor that is NOT supposed to take place between 8-5 so the President of the company is NOT HAPPY! Get home and forgot I had no fish food, so I had to run and get whatever from Petco. Then I picked up RO/DI from my BF for the water change that I NEED to do tomorrow... But I take a corner a little too fast on my way home and about 2 of the 5 gallons spilled out onto the passenger floor cause the jug got knocked on it's side. Bad, bad mood right now. On the bright side... My sinularia perked up, Herbie is finally out of hiding, and everything is looking happy, just a little dingy cause it's water change time. Link to comment
cindyp Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 aww boo kimber. *hugs* i hate days like those. Link to comment
kimberbee Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 I caught my snail spawning today after work!! https://flic.kr/p/pQDzMQ'>https://flic.kr/p/pQDzMQ'>IMG_5136 by https://www.flickr.com/people/33693274@N00/'>kimothy182, on Flickr My weirdo blenny seemed to enjoy it... https://flic.kr/p/pSvsRV'>https://flic.kr/p/pSvsRV'>IMG_5137 by https://www.flickr.com/people/33693274@N00/'>kimothy182, on Flickr And here's a fts just for fun: https://flic.kr/p/pSKdpz'>https://flic.kr/p/pSKdpz'>IMG_5139 by https://www.flickr.com/people/33693274@N00/'>kimothy182, on Flickr Link to comment
hey Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I found it pretty amusing when I first saw my trochus' doing this. Had a wtf moment for a bit but then realized what was going on lol. Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 tank is looking great! Link to comment
kimberbee Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 I found it pretty amusing when I first saw my trochus' doing this. Had a wtf moment for a bit but then realized what was going on lol. It was really neat to see. I have a video of my urchin spawning from a few weeks ago. Feels a little pervy watching my captive animals spawn... Link to comment
ClaireRenee Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 That is so cool ! I just got some banded trochus' today, I hope they end up happy enough to do that Link to comment
Mr. Microscope Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Very cool! Good catch. Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Tanks looking great- sorry about the water spilling- always dreading that I really like the tail spot Blenny- does he pick at algae around the tank? What are you feeding him? Link to comment
kimberbee Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Tanks looking great- sorry about the water spilling- always dreading that I really like the tail spot Blenny- does he pick at algae around the tank? What are you feeding him? Thanks!! My blenny picks at the rocks every once in a while, but I really don't have much algae except what settles on the glass. He eats with my clownfish - frozen spirulina brine. I got frozen mysis when I ran out of food the other day, but it seems like it's too big for everyone. Luckily I also picked up some sort of meaty/green frozen thing that has mysis, brine, and spirulia, so I'll be trying that tonight! I don't think I can get any more algae eaters. My hermits and crabs do too good of a job with algae... Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Thanks!! My blenny picks at the rocks every once in a while, but I really don't have much algae except what settles on the glass. He eats with my clownfish - frozen spirulina brine. I got frozen mysis when I ran out of food the other day, but it seems like it's too big for everyone. Luckily I also picked up some sort of meaty/green frozen thing that has mysis, brine, and spirulia, so I'll be trying that tonight! I don't think I can get any more algae eaters. My hermits and crabs do too good of a job with algae... I've been wanting a blenny for some time- good comic relief luv their personality. Good to know he'll eat some meaty foods- live aquaria list him as a herbivore - I too have very little algae so I am worried I'd have supply him with an algae diet separate from my clowns..........maybe their truly an omnivore?? Link to comment
kimberbee Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 I've been wanting a blenny for some time- good comic relief luv their personality. Good to know he'll eat some meaty foods- live aquaria list him as a herbivore - I too have very little algae so I am worried I'd have supply him with an algae diet separate from my clowns..........maybe their truly an omnivore?? Mine definitely doesn't mind eating meat! Might help that it's got spirulina in it. You should go for it! Though I did get mine from a LFS that fed him for me before I bought him. Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Mine definitely doesn't mind eating meat! Might help that it's got spirulina in it. You should go for it! Though I did get mine from a LFS that fed him for me before I bought him. Ya, I've just been reading some other threads that say they eat everything- sounds like my kinda fish☺️ I'll keep my eye out for one at my lfs. Link to comment
kimberbee Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 I took some time the other night to clean up the clear cover (splash cover?) over my LEDs. Who know's when or if it was ever cleaned. I didn't have vinegar on hand when I got it set up. You can see it's really spotty and gross: IMG_5153 by kimothy182, on Flickr I was worried about dropping screws in the tank, so I just left the cover on to clean it. I opened the lid, and put a piece of wood and some towels over the tank to protect from any spills (just in case). I dipped some paper towels in 1/2 vinegar, 1/2 water and stuck it up against the cover: IMG_5154 by kimothy182, on Flickr I let it sit for about 10 minutes and them wiped off. I then wiped the cover off about 4 times with a damp cloth to make sure there was no vinegar residue. I think it looks MUCH better! IMG_5156 by kimothy182, on Flickr Link to comment
kimberbee Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 I've priced out two tanks. One is a second tank - IM Fusion 20. The other is an upgrade - IM Fusion 40. In the end, they pretty much come out to be the same cost. Simply because I have a very old, extremely sturdy, solid desk that I could use for a stand if I get the 40. But really, I should just get both ideas out of my head because it's very likely I will be moving in March or April... Link to comment
kimberbee Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 The Good: Everyone's happy, everything's growing. I noticed a pod population explosion over the past few days. They are all up on my glass at night, it's pretty cool to see. The Meh: Pinky (my nem) is on the move the past few days. She nestled up close between two rocks, and last night decided that behind some rocks was a better spot. The Bad: One of the departments at work has been outsourced. While my job is safe, that was the department I helped out every month end for some sweet over time. The Future: Decided on a (pair??) firefish that I will get sometime later this month or in December. As long as the pods keep up I'll add a mandarin/dragonet around February. Link to comment
rocksmom Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Firefish brighten up a tank so much. Hopefully you are lucky and get a nice bold one (or two). Link to comment
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