ccapasso Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 That is awesome beyond awesome. And its going to look even better as stuff grows in. Thanks! I'm very happy with it. I think there are a few more different types of macros that I want to add and then call it at that. Also, I completely forgot to mention forgot to mention that I found (and ordered) saltwater ghost shrimp! They arrived with the rest of the macros yesterday and are hanging out in the back fuge section! I'm not sure if they will breed or not, but they are living very happy back there with some ulva. Link to comment
Curry02 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Beautiful macros, love the setup! Link to comment
ccapasso Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 Beautiful macros, love the setup! Thanks! I can't wait for it to all grow in. Should fill out nicely. Link to comment
BadCrab Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Did you see that purple angler on DD? Got nothing on yours. Link to comment
ccapasso Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 Did not but just peaked. Much happier with this little guy. Such great colors. Link to comment
ccapasso Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 No new pics to share (yet) but wow have things grown a lot. It amazes me how much these macros grow just over the weekend. I left Friday and came back today to find some much new growth it is amazing. And the most interesting thing is...Pods....Everywhere. If I had a mandarin or six line in here, they would be in heaven. Every single wall of the acrylic is covered with Pods. I wish I could get my camera to capture it, but no luck yet. The new gorgs are looking really nice. Full polyp extension and everything! If things keep going at this rate (which I hope they do) I should be able to start trimming some of these macros and selling . The slowest growing so far looks to be the ochtodes. Everything else is growing like crazy! Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I like this one better, though. Link to comment
ccapasso Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Lol...Nice pics. Too funny that you posted those, as the little guy was just doing that the other day. He always does that in the same spot too! Questions: Thoughts on branching coralline algae? I found some branching coralline algae for sale and was thinking of adding it to this. Anyone have any experience with this or pics to share? The type I found looks to come in 2 different colors, pink and purple. Green Hair Algae - It would appear that there is green hair algae growing on a few of the macros. Is this normal? Would it be wise to toss in an emerald crab to help remove it? Not sure if he is safe or if he will eat the macros or if the angler will try and eat him? Link to comment
NirvanaandTool Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I never tried an emerald for that reason - was worried the angler would try to eat it. Link to comment
ccapasso Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 Check out who decided to hang out in the dragon's breath today: Link to comment
BadCrab Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 That macro is really stunning, I've got to get my hands on some clippings! Link to comment
ccapasso Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 That macro is really stunning, I've got to get my hands on some clippings! I should be able to trim some before too long and can get some out to ya. Very easy to ship this (just ship via priority mail). I actually have a few smaller pieces that have broken off that are just floating around now, lol. btw...your tank should be there today! Link to comment
BadCrab Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 UPS hits us up pretty late, but I'm really excited for it! Once this 6.2 gets cycled, I'll hit you up for a bunch of macro clippings Link to comment
ccapasso Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Came back into the office today having not been here since Friday and wow! Brown tank walls! Took the magnet scrubber to the tank and got off as much as I could. But it was all caked on there (honestly, I had been noticing specs of algae growing on the acrylic, just didn't think it would go crazy ). Anyways, decided it was time to take action and took out the never before used Acrylic Scraper. A little elbow grease and a few minutes of time and everything looks good as new. Will try and get some pics at lunch after all of the lights are one. Right now, only the blue are on. Link to comment
ccapasso Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Just got in my shipment of some new macros: Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Is that cactus caulerpa on the right? Link to comment
BadCrab Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 what's the one that looks like cherry blossoms? Link to comment
ccapasso Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Is that cactus caulerpa on the right? Nope. It is CYMOPOLIA BARBATA what's the one that looks like cherry blossoms? The one on the far left ? Paper towels . Macro is still wrapped up in them! Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 what's the one that looks like cherry blossoms? I think that's the pattern on the paper towel its wrapped in EDIT: Damn, got ninja'd! That macro looks awesome! Won't be that helpful in a tank with a powder brown tang, but I definitely want to find a place to put it! Link to comment
BadCrab Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Boy do I feel silly Put them in the tank and take pictures man! Link to comment
ccapasso Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 They'll go in the tank in a few minutes. Then I have to leave the office. Not sure if I'll have time for pics. If not, I'll snap some tomorrow. Link to comment
Islandoftiki Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Man, I gotta get some cuttings of those macros for my G. Ternatensis tank. PM me when it's time to trim. I'd offer you some dragon's breath, but you already have some. Mine is ready to thin out. That stuff grows fast! I have some pretty non-invasive caulerpa if you want. It's the flat-leaf variety (caulerpa prolifera). I would imagine you already have some. Let me know if you want some. My blue ochtodes is going nuts under the 14k light in the pest crab tank, too. Link to comment
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