albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Corals by Eye Catching Coral (III) © Eye Catching Coral and its Owners Link: http://www.facebook.com/EyeCatchingCoral/photos_stream Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hymenocera elegans © Tony Wu, Underwater Photographer Link for more Photographs: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonywublog/58...in/photostream/ Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Corals by Eye Catching Coral (IV) © Eye Catching Coral and its Owners Link : http://www.facebook.com/EyeCatchingCoral/photos_stream Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Via PM ... Can I use GFO and Alum oxide at the same time to lower my phosphate. My level is now around 0.05 or so, hard to tell but it is a bit higher than the 0.03 ppm that Salifert shows. Jus wondering whether using both would hep me get it real low so it is not measurable. Thanks for the help Well, that is an interesting question, and I have to admit that I have actually never done so myself. I have used both, but not together. I have run my tank with Aluminum oxide for a long time and switched to GFO a while ago and my PO4 is not measurable regardless of which one I use (testing with the same test as you use). I did some searches on this and other forums, and have not found any posts that mention the use of both at the same time, and since I have not done so myself, I really do not have an answer for you. I will think about this some more, and maybe try it out, and watch the reaction of the corals in my tank, run both for a few hours maybe or longer, and observe what goes on in the tank. Once I have done that I'll get back to you and post what I observe. My only thought is that this may lower the PO4 perhaps too rapidly and that some corals (e.g. Leather ones) may not react well to it, but since I have not tried it, I cannot be sure. From a general standpoint though I am not sure that whether combining them would lower the PO4 more so than using just one of them, as long as a sufficient amount of whatever compound is used is added to whatever filtration method is used. Sorry that I do not have an answer, but if I decide to run both at the same time, I will report on what I see and observe as a possible reaction by the corals. Thanks for the question, which is an interesting one indeed. Let me think about what I may want to do, and I'll post some more on this in a day or two. Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) Dr. Seuss Fish Video shows the incredible "Belonoperca pylei" up close © Jake Adams The Dr. Seuss fish is without a doubt one of the coolest fish to become somewhat available to aquarists just this year. As much as we’ve covered this species recently don’t be fooled into thinking this fish is any more common; just this weekend at House of Fins SPLASH sale is when we got our first look at a Dr. Seuss fish in real life. Link to the Video : http://tinyurl.com/8j46txj Albert Edited October 20, 2012 by albertthiel Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Belonoperca soapfishes are striking predators that prefer cool and dimly lit setups © Tea Yi Kai and reef builders.com Belonoperca is small genus with only two species which includes the amazing clown like Dr. Seuss Fish and the lesser known B. chabanaudi. These predatory fish are elongated and fierce looking and prefer living under overhangs and ledges in deep and cooler waters. The two species bears similar resemblance in shape and behavior but are worlds apart in coloration. Unlike the comical pink polka dotted B. pylei, B. chabanaudi is a sleek fish with a uniform gunmetal coloration with neon blue highlights and a striking yellow spot. Link : http://reefbuilders.com/2012/05/14/belonoperca-soapfishes/ Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 A few Tank Pictures .... Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Tiny seahorse found 5/8 inch - on Google Street View © By Shane Graber Catlin Seaview Survey and Google turned up something very interesting during their underwater mapping expedition. A Dwarf Seahorse 5/8 inch in size Link: http://tinyurl.com/9tcdpq3 Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) Cyanobacteria - Red Slime - Slime Algae: another View A non-technical article on methods that may help avoiding and getting rid of Red Slime Algae. This is written by a Blogger. © saltwateraquariumadviceblog Link : http://tinyurl.com/96rnu9d And a Link to a Video on how to deal with them by © newyorksteelo : Albert Edited October 20, 2012 by albertthiel Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Does Tech-M really Kill Off Bryopsis ? © spanko This is a link to a set of messages that deal with Bryopsis and when you scroll down you will see spanko's post on the method he used to get rid of Bryopsis. This is given fwiw, and if you decide to use this method I cannot guarantee that it will work for you as it did for spanko, but it is worth reading to become aware of what Tech-M can do as there are quite a few posts on the various forums that Tech-M indeed kills off Bryopsis. Link : http://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/388041/infamous-bryopsis Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Oddballs for the Marine Aquarium (Full Article) Author: © Richard Aspinall and TFH Are you looking for something different to put in your saltwater aquarium? A long-time marine aquarist has a list of some unique species that range from easy to keep and reef appropriate to some of the most challenging fish available. The article suggests a number of fish and indicates whether they are reef safe or not. Need ideas for new ? Read on ... Link: http://tinyurl.com/8d6vmod Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 The Naso Tang - Herbivorous Fish but can grow Large © TFH and Mark Denaro Naso tangs are not only packed with energy and personality, but they sport great looks to boot. One importer describes their care requirements so you can keep these gregarious animals in your own home. The Naso, or Lipstick, tang (Naso lituratus) has been popular with marine aquarists since the beginning days of marine fish exportation from the Philippines. N. lituratus is an excellent ambassador for what may well be the most peaceful genus of surgeonfish. The Naso species are all large, herbivorous, gregarious, outgoing fish, and all the available species are popular with hobbyists. Naso species range across the tropical Indian and Pacific oceans, but most species are seldom collected for the home aquarium. The species that are imported for the aquarium trade have all proven hardy in the aquarium as long as their needs are met. Link: http://tinyurl.com/9ckes6s Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Keeping Sexy Shrimp - Thor amboinensis © TFH and Richard Aspinall When it comes to Nano tanks, small, playful residents are key, and perhaps none are more appropriate than dancing, gorgeous sexy shrimp. Keeping a successful Marine Nano tank has been getting easier for years, and the task has become a realistic prospect for just about all aquarists with a modicum of skill Great info for all who keep them or plan to do so. Link : http://tinyurl.com/9qrag8l Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 A Cool Fish in More Than One Sense: The Blue-Spotted Jawfish Opistognathus rosenblatti © Bob Fenner and TFH A cool-water fish, the blue-spotted jawfish makes a wonderful aquarium specimen for large tanks with plenty of hiding places. Due to the relative age of the marine aquarium hobby and my long involvement in it, there are several species of saltwater organisms that I’ve been familiar with from the beginning of their use as ornamentals. One of these is the spectacular blue-spotted jawfish Opistognathus rosenblatti, also called the blue-jaw or Rosenblatt’s jawfish. Link : http://tinyurl.com/9zl2f3h Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 The Longnose Hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) © Bob Fenner and TFH A popular marine staple, the longnose hawkfish makes an excellent addition to a peaceful setup with plenty of places for it to perch and look out over its aquatic domain. The longnose hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) had a reputation for being both expensive and hard to find, but now it is relatively affordable and easy to obtain. That is great news for hobbyists; like all hawkfish, this species is bright, intelligent, disease-resistant, and a real character. It can even be frisky at times! Link : http://tinyurl.com/966m7fk Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Ogles Mesoscope hits version 2 with angled eyepiece, better field of view and improved suction mount © Jake Adams and reefbuilders Great for really viewing detail in your aquarium, e.g. carefully inspecting your SPS corals in greater detail than you can by just looking at them Link : http://reefbuilders.com/2012/10/04/ogles-mesoscope/ Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hikari Seaweed Extreme getting good Reception so far © Brian Blank We dropped by the Hikari booth at MACNA to see what was brewing and ended up chatting about the Seaweed Extreme we last saw at Reefapalooza last fall. The product began shipping at the end of last year and as you recall, came in two sizes, a small pellet and a medium wafer of seaweed goodness. Sure nori is inexpensive and widely available but these slowly sinking pellets are a great alternative to give your tangs a nutritious treat. Link : http://tinyurl.com/97cecxv Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 The Great Hermit Crab Migration - Millions of Them ! © thelivingocean.net A video to Watch ! Link to the Video : http://tinyurl.com/9a7uz92 Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Pure Marine from Evolution Aqua is a Clarifier and Biological Booster © Jake Adams Link to more info : http://tinyurl.com/9cnl8dv Right now they are giving away free samples apparently ... Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 A Few Pictures taken at Pure Reef today (My LFS) © Pure Reef http://www.purereef.net Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Tubastraea faulkneri and Tubastraea coccinea – Which one is which, and why you should care © by Joost de Vries Tubastraea faulkneri and Tubastraea coccinea are like brothers from another mother. The two species of sun coral are similar to a point where the names are casually interchanged by hobbyist trying to identify their sun coral, but distinct to a point that a careful observer can easily identify the differences Link to the article : http://tinyurl.com/9hnl9zk Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Helfrich's Firefish: A Rare Gem from a Familiar Family © Author: Philip Hunt If Firefishes were Princesses, this species would arguably be the fairest of them all thanks to its exceptional coloration and ease of care. Link : http://tinyurl.com/8rmoumg Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) Coral Reefs in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia © thelivingocean.net Link to text and Video : http://tinyurl.com/9oxjbe8 Albert Edited October 20, 2012 by albertthiel Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Talk About Some Close Up Pictures of the Porcupine Pufferfish © Tony Wu, Underwater Photographer Albert Quote Link to comment
supernan79 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Im a newby- I just ordered a 'clean up crew' package based on a 15 gallon measurement of volume. This was how they determined how much to send you. I just opened a box containing seriously hundred of snails and probably at least 20-25 hermits! Most of the hermits are small so not such a big deal, but the snails are a bit overwhelming! I've been worried about my blenny not getting his fair share of algae even without the snails, so now I know he won't and in light of that, thank goodness, had ordered some 'veggie diet' along with the clean up crew. So, my question is this; is there such a thing as 'too many snails'? Do they put off ammonia also? I ordered them (not anticipating the numbers I got) to help clean up the fish poo so I didn't have to ciphen the tank bottom daily from the blenny's larger than normal bowel movements :-/ Quote Link to comment
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