natalia_la_loca Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Don't give up, some of them are easier than others The true palythoas (these include nuke greens, purple deaths) eat just about anything, including small pieces of mysis. The petroglyphs from Legendary also seem easy to keep, they actively grab pieces of food. IME the more finicky zoas are the ones that don't show a visible feeding response. I'm still trying to figure out the right mix of light, active feeding, dissolved organics and nutrient export to keep them all happy. Link to comment
Mirya Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 IME the more finicky zoas are the ones that don't show a visible feeding response. Huh, I never really thought about it that way, though I think you are on to something. My Paly grandis have an AMAZING feeding response. I actually target feed them they are so fun to watch. They are popping heads all the time and I know they are slow growers for some. IDK that I have noticed a strong feeding response from my Petroglyphs though -- but I agree they have done well for me. Pink and golds have also grown like weeds. Link to comment
vlangel Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Don't give up, some of them are easier than others The true palythoas (these include nuke greens, purple deaths) eat just about anything, including small pieces of mysis. The petroglyphs from Legendary also seem easy to keep, they actively grab pieces of food. IME the more finicky zoas are the ones that don't show a visible feeding response. I'm still trying to figure out the right mix of light, active feeding, dissolved organics and nutrient export to keep them all happy. If I get more I should research the hardy ones. I don't think I want ones that need to be target fed a lot of exotic food. I tend to fail at that. Link to comment
DaveFason Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Looking great! Lets get a FTS with the light -Dave Link to comment
hypostatic Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 ergh, a couple of my colonies are looking pretty bad. Not sure what's going on. Everyone else is thriving, so it's hard to pinpoint a cause. I don't see pox, parasites, etc. Parameters are excellent. The affected polyps are shrinking and forming their oral disks into a pointy shape. The mysteries of the zoa. Shhhiiiitt. I had a patch of zoas start doing this. I believe those zoas are on their way out. It's super weird cuz there's another patch of zoas of the SAME morph next to them (disconnected mat) that are looking normal. Don't give up, some of them are easier than others The true palythoas (these include nuke greens, purple deaths) eat just about anything, including small pieces of mysis. The petroglyphs from Legendary also seem easy to keep, they actively grab pieces of food. IME the more finicky zoas are the ones that don't show a visible feeding response. I'm still trying to figure out the right mix of light, active feeding, dissolved organics and nutrient export to keep them all happy. The smaller zoas need smaller foods. I've gotten a response from pretty much every zoa with goniopower Link to comment
natalia_la_loca Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 IDK that I have noticed a strong feeding response from my Petroglyphs though -- but I agree they have done well for me. I think they take a little time to work their way up to larger particles of food. The daisy dukes (which I think are closely related to petroglyphs, their shape, size and pattern are very similar) are not actively snagging food with their tentacles yet, but they did eat some fish eggs yesterday when target fed and I do mean eat, not an irritation response. They maneuvered the eggs to their mouths and schlupped them in. If I get more I should research the hardy ones. I don't think I want ones that need to be target fed a lot of exotic food. I tend to fail at that. The true palys don't necessarily need to be target fed, they are photosynthetic and will grab stuff on their own. But it's fun to target feed them, and they really take off when target fed. Shhhiiiitt. I had a patch of zoas start doing this. I believe those zoas are on their way out. It's super weird cuz there's another patch of zoas of the SAME morph next to them (disconnected mat) that are looking normal. I know, I fear the worst with these. It may be a reaction to the alk buffer overdose, but that's been sorted out for a couple of weeks now. Anyway, hope springs eternal, we'll see what happens The smaller zoas need smaller foods. I've gotten a response from pretty much every zoa with goniopower I'll give it a try any idea what's in it? I've tried other small particle foods (reef roids, coral frenzy, rod's food coral blend) and have not seen a convincing feeding response from the smaller zoas. In other news, the greenbanded gobies are doing fantastically well I'm feeding them twice a day with a rotation of Rod's Food Coral Blend, Reef Nutrition R.O.E., Cyclopeeze and that janky old Nutramar Ova. They love it all. fat goby sez "watchoo lookin at" aaaand I installed the Gyre on my 37 LOVE it. At 50% power gives the tank all the flow it needs. I love that it doesn't jut out in the tank...all of a sudden I have some new places to put coral!!! Looking great! Lets get a FTS with the light -Dave here you go...it's in the art studio...hence the mess and here's the 37...looking very empty with all those pumps gone! Link to comment
Slowtwitch Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Lucky Duck. Jealous. Link to comment
Mirya Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Rawr! I love boxes of LC goodness. You will love the Lite-Brites. They are awesome and good growers. Link to comment
natalia_la_loca Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 I know, it's such a treat to get a LC order Synchronized shipments today This one is from Lawnman! Oh the suspense Link to comment
Mirya Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Mmm, jealous! Lawn packages are great too! I'm getting a delivery tomorrow from a vendor I've never purchased from before. We'll see how it goes. Link to comment
natalia_la_loca Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 oooh, can't wait to see what you get Link to comment
teenyreef Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I'm jelly I've been wanting to order LC goodies, and even filled up my cart. Twice. But I keep having to travel and I have to make sure I'll be home before I order anything Link to comment
natalia_la_loca Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 yup, receiving coral shipments is a PIA for me too. I had to postpone the shipment a couple times because of work and weather. Fortunately the stars aligned this week and everything looks great. Legendary and Lawn for the win Link to comment
Slowtwitch Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 yup, receiving coral shipments is a PIA for me too. I had to postpone the shipment a couple times because of work and weather. Fortunately the stars aligned this week and everything looks great. Legendary and Lawn for the win Moar Pics! Link to comment
natalia_la_loca Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 Will post some tomorrow Link to comment
Sunstar Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 what lamp is above the 37? Link to comment
Legendary Corals Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I'm jelly I've been wanting to order LC goodies, and even filled up my cart. Twice. But I keep having to travel and I have to make sure I'll be home before I order anything My fellow green banded goby lover, I gotchu whenever you're ready! Moar Pics! Agreed! Moaaaaarrr!!! Link to comment
natalia_la_loca Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 what lamp is above the 37? Lumentek pro 120 from Reef Radiance. I've had it about a year and a half. It's a big ole brick but it grows coral. Link to comment
vlangel Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I think they take a little time to work their way up to larger particles of food. The daisy dukes (which I think are closely related to petroglyphs, their shape, size and pattern are very similar) are not actively snagging food with their tentacles yet, but they did eat some fish eggs yesterday when target fed and I do mean eat, not an irritation response. They maneuvered the eggs to their mouths and schlupped them in. The true palys don't necessarily need to be target fed, they are photosynthetic and will grab stuff on their own. But it's fun to target feed them, and they really take off when target fed. I know, I fear the worst with these. It may be a reaction to the alk buffer overdose, but that's been sorted out for a couple of weeks now. Anyway, hope springs eternal, we'll see what happens I'll give it a try any idea what's in it? I've tried other small particle foods (reef roids, coral frenzy, rod's food coral blend) and have not seen a convincing feeding response from the smaller zoas. In other news, the greenbanded gobies are doing fantastically well I'm feeding them twice a day with a rotation of Rod's Food Coral Blend, Reef Nutrition R.O.E., Cyclopeeze and that janky old Nutramar Ova. They love it all. fat goby sez "watchoo lookin at" aaaand I installed the Gyre on my 37 LOVE it. At 50% power gives the tank all the flow it needs. I love that it doesn't jut out in the tank...all of a sudden I have some new places to put coral!!! here you go...it's in the art studio...hence the mess and here's the 37...looking very empty with all those pumps gone! Natalia, you have an art studio? Are you an artist? I graduated from the Art Institute of Pgh. I have a studio but it's not seeing much action these days. Link to comment
natalia_la_loca Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 My fellow green banded goby lover, I gotchu whenever you're ready! Agreed! Moaaaaarrr!!! Love me some GBGs pics coming...bad overexposed iPhone pix lol Link to comment
natalia_la_loca Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 Natalia, you have an art studio? Are you an artist? I graduated from the Art Institute of Pgh. I have a studio but it's not seeing much action these days. I do and am (i have a day job tho...no way I could support this hobby by selling paintings). I've bounced around several art schools over the years. My work is mostly symbolist/surrealist drawing and painting as well as various other media, found objects, etc. what sort of work do you do? Link to comment
0je Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 İ loves zoanthid...I have pink panther,dart maul,purple hornet... Link to comment
natalia_la_loca Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 i'll take good care of your babies got a couple of bad pics before the lights got too blue to take photos. btw thank you for the gorgeous freebie palys!!! They were a little pissed this evening because my peppermint shrimp was feeling them up. rise and shine oompa loompas! YR Peachy Blues from Legendary...OMG they live up to the hype (altho you wouldn't know it from this krap photo) froot loops already wide awake Link to comment
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