StinkyBunny Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I loved looking at those clown fish. I didn't know that they would hybridize in the wild! And they fetch hefty prices too. I'd love to get my hands on that black Tomato clown. 1 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 And they fetch hefty prices too. I'd love to get my hands on that black Tomato clown. And so would many including myself Albert Quote Link to comment
Paul.b Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Just got back from key Largo, it was a little to cold to swim but we did go boating in our friends boat. 2 of my old girlfriends came by to meet us. I wanted to hire one for my clean up crew. 2 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Yes clean up crew needed indeed Hope you had a good time Albert Quote Link to comment
Paul.b Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Albert, I am not sure if it is one inch of manatee or two per gallon of water for a clean up crew? 2 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Albert, I am not sure if it is one inch of manatee or two per gallon of water for a clean up crew? That is a good question indeed Paul :) I guess more will have to be revealed for us inquisitive hobbyists :) Albert Quote Link to comment
Angeles Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Albert, I have a problem and I was hoping you could give me some advice. I received some spa from cultivated reef yesterday. I started them on the sand then eventually moved them up to the higher rocks. I have a nanobox. I have a hydor 600 along with the stock return for the biocube which must be at least 200gph. The superman monti was receiving some direct flow I think, with the tissue blowing a little bit. Should I stop this? Also, my ORA bird of paradise came with some tissue already missing but now more is gone. It is also in a little bit of direct flow. What should I do? I also have a green slimer, red robin stag, la lakers monti, blue and orange montipora digitata. and green pocilopora. Do I have enough flow for all these corals? I know I have enough light. Should I just aim the powerhead at the front wall and the indirect flow will be ok? Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Albert, I am not sure if it is one inch of manatee or two per gallon of water for a clean up crew? Paul, manatees are quite heavy/dense so one must do a ratio of lbs per gallon. So you may get 1 pound of manatee for every 2 gallons of water for your CUC! 4 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 An Ultra Low Nutrient system for Acropora and other Corals http://www.saltwatersmarts.com/ultra-low-nutrient-system-acropora-other-sps-ulns-6313/ Albert 1 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Albert, I have a problem and I was hoping you could give me some advice. I received some spa from cultivated reef yesterday. I started them on the sand then eventually moved them up to the higher rocks. I have a nanobox. I have a hydor 600 along with the stock return for the biocube which must be at least 200gph. The superman monti was receiving some direct flow I think, with the tissue blowing a little bit. Should I stop this? Also, my ORA bird of paradise came with some tissue already missing but now more is gone. It is also in a little bit of direct flow. What should I do? I also have a green slimer, red robin stag, la lakers monti, blue and orange montipora digitata. and green pocilopora. Do I have enough flow for all these corals? I know I have enough light. Should I just aim the powerhead at the front wall and the indirect flow will be ok? Thanks! Go for non laminar flow all the way and add an amino acid supplement to the tank according to the instructions of the brand you obtain Watch out for light shock if some of the corals are not accustomed to high intensity lighting Albert 2 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Parasites and the FW DIP http://www.saltwatersmarts.com/freshwater-dip-help-prevent-external-parasites-in-4-steps-1580/ Albert Quote Link to comment
StinkyBunny Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Albert, I have a problem and I was hoping you could give me some advice. I received some spa from cultivated reef yesterday. I started them on the sand then eventually moved them up to the higher rocks. I have a nanobox. I have a hydor 600 along with the stock return for the biocube which must be at least 200gph. The superman monti was receiving some direct flow I think, with the tissue blowing a little bit. Should I stop this? Also, my ORA bird of paradise came with some tissue already missing but now more is gone. It is also in a little bit of direct flow. What should I do? I also have a green slimer, red robin stag, la lakers monti, blue and orange montipora digitata. and green pocilopora. Do I have enough flow for all these corals? I know I have enough light. Should I just aim the powerhead at the front wall and the indirect flow will be ok? Thanks! What are your parameters, alk, calcium, magnesium, nitrates and phosphates? 1 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 What are your parameters, alk, calcium, magnesium, nitrates and phosphates? temp 80 alk 9 calc 340 mag 1160 NO3 <1 ppm PO4 < 0.01 ppm Oxygen : saturation pH 7.9 to 8.1 Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Sarcophython Leather Corals : Tough, Toxic and Hardy http://www.saltwatersmarts.com/sarcophyton-leather-corals-attractive-toxic-tough-as-nails-5412/ Albert Quote Link to comment
atoll Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Not been well the last few days but on the mend now. calc 340 Low you need to aim for 400ish mag 1160 Low 1300 ish required. 1 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Not been well the last few days but on the mend now. calc 340 Low you need to aim for 400ish mag 1160 Low 1300 ish required. Hope you feel better soon ParAms off because tank has been neglected somewhat Albert Quote Link to comment
StinkyBunny Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Influenza put my mom in the hospital. I guess her son the RN. telling her she needed to go 2 days before she finally got dehydrated enough didn't mean anything. 1 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Influenza put my mom in the hospital. I guess her son the RN. telling her she needed to go 2 days before she finally got dehydrated enough didn't mean anything. Hope she feels better already or very soon Albert Quote Link to comment
atoll Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I have just ordered one of thes,e seems cheap we will see if they are any good. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182006065497?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Stainless Steel Liston Bone Cutting Forceps Stainless Steel Liston Bone Cutting Forceps in Health & Beauty, Salon & Spa, Scissors & Shears | eBay ebay.co.uk 2 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I have just ordered one of thes,e seems cheap we will see if they are any good. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182006065497?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Stainless Steel Liston Bone Cutting Forceps Stainless Steel Liston Bone Cutting Forceps in Health & Beauty, Salon & Spa, Scissors & Shears | eBay ebay.co.uk Looks good and nice price Albert 1 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Zeolites and Bacteria http://www.coralreefmagazine.com/zeolites-and-bacteria-experiences-with-the-zeovit-method-part-1/ Albert 1 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 The Idyllic Papuan Archipelago https://www.lonelyplanet.com/indonesia/raja-ampat-islands/travel-tips-and-articles/raja-ampat-a-quick-guide-to-visiting-the-idyllic-papuan-archipelago Albert 1 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Victorian Pioneers of the Aquarium Hobby http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2016/2/aafeature2 Albert 2 Quote Link to comment
StinkyBunny Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I have just ordered one of thes,e seems cheap we will see if they are any good. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182006065497?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Stainless Steel Liston Bone Cutting Forceps Stainless Steel Liston Bone Cutting Forceps in Health & Beauty, Salon & Spa, Scissors & Shears | eBay ebay.co.uk Just an FYI, those are also called Rongeurs by some places which isn't entirely correct. That is a hell of a price too Les. Victorian Pioneers of the Aquarium Hobby http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2016/2/aafeature2 Albert I have an old slate bottom tank from the 1890s. It has 3 candle holders under it for heating. They're on a geared plate so that when the candle burns down you just turn it up a little bit to keep the heat constant. 2 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I have an old slate bottom tank from the 1890s. It has 3 candle holders under it for heating. They're on a geared plate so that when the candle burns down you just turn it up a little bit to keep the heat constant. Yes indeed and I sure remember those tanks but without the candle plate ... but with metal rims, tar to glue it all together and a slate bottom Albert 2 Quote Link to comment
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