Partially Submerged Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Not too long ago, I complained about slow growth in my 4g pico tank. Some corals are growing well (a pink birdsnest, GSP), some have been stagnant for a while (torch, M. digitata), some are too new to tell (trumpet, acan). As far as I can tell, all corals are healthy, though. Today I realized that my green finger leather coral might be a factor that inhibits growth in some of my corals. I read a lot about them releasing toxins into the water, and I imagine in a tiny tank like mine that's a problem. Two questions: 1. How real is this danger in your experience? Would you remove the leather coral? I have M. digitata, birdnest, trumpet, torch, acan, purple gorgonian, xenia (to be relocated soon), GSP, and a bunch of mushrooms. 2. If I remove the leather coral, how do I do it safely? It's attached to the rock that forms the base for everything else, so I can't move the rock. Is it safe to cut the coral's base as closely as possible to the rock, or would it grow back from the remains of the stem? Would the coral release additional toxins when I cut it? Link to comment
Horerczy Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 In my experience leathers do little to inhibit growth. Though my leather is in a biocube 29. Link to comment
k4ndyk1ng Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 In this small tank the leather is a great possibility Link to comment
albertthiel Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Not too long ago, I complained about slow growth in my 4g pico tank. Some corals are growing well (a pink birdsnest, GSP), some have been stagnant for a while (torch, M. digitata), some are too new to tell (trumpet, acan). As far as I can tell, all corals are healthy, though. Today I realized that my green finger leather coral might be a factor that inhibits growth in some of my corals. I read a lot about them releasing toxins into the water, and I imagine in a tiny tank like mine that's a problem. Two questions: 1. How real is this danger in your experience? Would you remove the leather coral? I have M. digitata, birdnest, trumpet, torch, acan, purple gorgonian, xenia (to be relocated soon), GSP, and a bunch of mushrooms. 2. If I remove the leather coral, how do I do it safely? It's attached to the rock that forms the base for everything else, so I can't move the rock. Is it safe to cut the coral's base as closely as possible to the rock, or would it grow back from the remains of the stem? Would the coral release additional toxins when I cut it? Run more GAC to remove the toxins released by the leather coral from the water Link to comment
CJJon Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Run more GAC to remove the toxins released by the leather coral from the water Wow, how cool, Albert Thiel! Listen to him! Albert, nice to meet you (although virtually). Your books helped me get started back in the day! Thank you. CJ Link to comment
albertthiel Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Wow, how cool, Albert Thiel! Listen to him! Albert, nice to meet you (although virtually). Your books helped me get started back in the day! Thank you. CJ Thanks ... and my latest book is listed in my sig I appreciate the kind words Albert Link to comment
Partially Submerged Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Thanks, all! I will start running carbon today. I am in the process of setting up a small tank in my office and will transfer the leather finger, the xenia, and some of the GSP to that tank. I know a lot of people run carbon all the time. Is there any concern that the carbon takes out too many of the desirable elements from the water? Link to comment
farkwar Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Run more GAC to remove the toxins released by the leather coral from the water QFT I would not run a reef tank without it. Even if active warfare is not going on, inhibiting chemicals are being given off. Unless proven otherwise, assume ALL corals are doing this. Use the highest quality you can get. The BRS video comparing the types they themselves sell, clearly show that ROX is superior to most. Rinse all GAC before use, the ROX has the least amount of fines that I have seen. I have not used the Korallen Zucht GAC, but I try it as second choice after ROX. This video is compelling. Aquarium Carbon Demo - BRStv BulkReefSupply.com: Link to comment
farkwar Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Wow, how cool, Albert Thiel! Listen to him! Albert, nice to meet you (although virtually). Your books helped me get started back in the day! Thank you. CJ Exactly. I had the same "wow" factor. Its like finding a photography board and finding out that Ansel Adams or Jerry Uelsmann is hanging out offering advice on how to set up a darkroom or setting up a shot or whatever. Back before the WWW, if you didn't have his books in your possession, you weren't serious about reefing. Link to comment
albertthiel Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Exactly. I had the same "wow" factor. Its like finding a photography board and finding out that Ansel Adams or Jerry Uelsmann is hanging out offering advice on how to set up a darkroom or setting up a shot or whatever. Back before the WWW, if you didn't have his books in your possession, you weren't serious about reefing. Thanks for the kind words. They are appreciated and Happy reef keeping Albert Link to comment
Partially Submerged Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 I didn't have that reaction because I am too new to reef tanks to know who is who. But I certainly appreciate the advice! Link to comment
albertthiel Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I didn't have that reaction because I am too new to reef tanks to know who is who. But I certainly appreciate the advice! You are welcome Link to comment
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