Kijho Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Beautiful looking tank mate! Also, super cool looking skate park! Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Beautiful looking tank mate! Also, super cool looking skate park! Thank you on both- thx for checking things out! Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 So my magnet has found a new home for a week or so- see if I can train my Mille to start growing up and away from the front glass. It is on a main rock that isn't easily moved so had to give this a try. This Mille is a growing machine-yesterday I had a small 2-3mm space to slide the magnet in- tonight it's touching? hope this works! here's some quick ipad pics Link to comment
Chris! Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Wouldn't the magnet pull the growth towards it more? LOL Looks good man, excessive growth is a good problem to have tho really Link to comment
markalot Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Wow, is that the bubble gum milli? Look at that pink! Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 Wow, is that the bubble gum milli? Look at that pink!No that's another Mille that's grown into a good size colony with some nice color........here's my Bubble gum- slower grower but it is encrusting now- hard to get a really nice pic of its color- top down view shows it nice but I haven't gotten a good foto of that Link to comment
markalot Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 It's killing me how fast you got some color while I'm suffering through an extended brown spell. I have no patience. Ah, that milli has been in there a while. Just reviewed the thread again. I also have a bad habit of overestimating the size of this tank, it looks so big, but it's only 16 gallons. I'm really liking millis, they seem extremely easy to grow, all I need is the color. Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 It's killing me how fast you got some color while I'm suffering through an extended brown spell. I have no patience. Ah, that milli has been in there a while. Just reviewed the thread again. I also have a bad habit of overestimating the size of this tank, it looks so big, but it's only 16 gallons. I'm really liking millis, they seem extremely easy to grow, all I need is the color. Thanks! Yup - just a crowded 16?. I don't feel my lighting is anything special- the AI Nano is nothing to crazy- do you think feeding can increase color? I know everyone talks about lighting but I feed liquids ( roti,oyster and Phyto) and reef chili religiously every night . i really like the Mille's too- I've stayed away from some of the harder Acros because I don't feel my light will be strong enough- I think the hardest one I have is the Bonsai- in the back middle- it is doing well and growing but doesn't grow crazy fast like the Monti's- at this point that's a good thing Link to comment
Chris! Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Feeding definitely helps color.... just have to balance food w/ quality parameters.... and use quality foods Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 Feeding definitely helps color.... just have to balance food w/ quality parameters.... and use quality foods ? I think so too- the amount of food our corals get in the ocean has to much so much more than we can ever give them Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 your tank is so beautiful and matured. what's your feeding schedule now? same as in the OP? Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 your tank is so beautiful and matured. what's your feeding schedule now? same as in the OP? Thank you very much! Ya pretty much - I (actually my wife) feeds some pellets and flake during the day to the fish and I feed as the white lights are almost off about 4 drops of each- roti, oyster and Phyto feast and a small bowl(supplied) of reef chili mixed in with a small amount of mysis/marine cuisine for the fish nightly. I was also feeding in the mix some of Doc's Eco eggs - which I liked but it got to old and had to throw it out. Thanks for cking things out ninja! Your tank was one of the ones that really inspired me when I joined this site? Link to comment
Nano sapiens Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Daily feeding definitely growing those sticks nicely! Out of space in three, two, one... A page or so back I see another of those 'mystery' corallimorphs has poped up. Getting bigger? Noticing any added color? Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Daily feeding definitely growing those sticks nicely! Out of space in one, two, three... A page or so back I see another of those 'mystery' corallimorphs has poped up. Getting bigger? Noticing any added color? Getting a little bigger- not much color still the slight green with the white ends on the tentacles - here's a crappy pic ( shot through the algae on the glass) how about your little hard coral- can you see it still? Link to comment
Nano sapiens Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Getting a little bigger- not much color still the slight green with the white ends on the tentacles - here's a crappy pic ( shot through the algae on the glass) how about your little hard coral- can you see it still? Looks really cool, though! Let me know if you ever feel like parting with one as I'd like to see how it does in my Shroomy tank (I can trade you for something in my tank, if you like). Unfortunately, the little hard coral didn't make it. It was so tiny that I think the drop of glue I had to use to keep it in place did it in. Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Looks really cool, though! Let me know if you ever feel like parting with one as I'd like to see how it does in my Shroomy tank (I can trade you for something in my tank, if you like). Unfortunately, the little hard coral didn't make it. It was so tiny that I think the drop of glue I had to use to keep it in place did it in. Ya I like how they look- Bummer on your hard coral...........how do you think I could remove the Corallimorph- afraid I might tear it apart trying Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Say hello to my little friend ( said in a Al Pacino voice) Blenny- fairly easy to get a good pic Clown.........not so much Link to comment
Nano sapiens Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Ya I like how they look- Bummer on your hard coral...........how do you think I could remove the Corallimorph- afraid I might tear it apart trying Best way is to take a small flathead screedriver and use a hammer to chisel the live rock at a shallow angle all around the base of the Shroom in a circle. The rock chunk comes out, the coral is unhurt and it already has a base that can be glued anywhere. Most live rock is quite porous, so it's easier than it sounds. Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Bonsai coral Tube worm cluster thriving under my Digitata - with some brittle star legs sticking out Best way is to take a small flathead screedriver and use a hammer to chisel the live rock at a shallow angle all around the base of the Shroom in a circle. The rock chunk comes out, the coral is unhurt and it already has a base that can be glued anywhere. Ah.....might be a little tough as is- but in the future If I upgrade I can for sure? Link to comment
Nano sapiens Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Ah.....might be a little tough as is- but in the future If I upgrade I can for sure Sounds good. The way everything is growing I think that an upgrade will be sooner than later Link to comment
Chris! Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Ya I like how they look- Bummer on your hard coral...........how do you think I could remove the Corallimorph- afraid I might tear it apart trying Tearing it wouldn't be a big deal... it will heal itself and you would have 2+ lol Great shots as usual..... I take it still no red mille? Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Tearing it wouldn't be a big deal... it will heal itself and you would have 2+ lol Great shots as usual..... I take it still no red mille? Ya- their on odd pieces that I would have to remove . Red Mille- funny you should say that- I've had to travel last few weekends and haven't been able to make it over to my lfs(only open Friday's and Sat. Without an appointment) I just text 'em today asking how they are doing and if he still has any- didn't hear back yet- hopefully he saved my one...........then that's my last one for awhile?. Ya right! Link to comment
Chris! Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Ya- their on odd pices that I would have to remove . Red Mille- funny you should say that- I've had to travel last few weekends and haven't been able to make it over to my lfs(only open Friday's and Sat. Without an appointment) I just text 'em today asking how they are doing and if he still has any- didn't hear back yet- hopefully he saved my one...........then that's my last one for awhile. Yeah hopefully! Ya right! Hey look theres another spot for a coral lol Link to comment
Polarcollision Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Hey! I have that same bonsai coral. You mentioned that it was tough - true story here too. It was really on the fence about living well until I started dosing iodine. Purple color came back and polyps are out twice as far. Maybe that would help you too? That coralimorph looks really cool. At first I thought it was a branching frogspawn, except the mouth... Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Hey! I have that same bonsai coral. You mentioned that it was tough - true story here too. It was really on the fence about living well until I started dosing iodine. Purple color came back and polyps are out twice as far. Maybe that would help you too? That coralimorph looks really cool. At first I thought it was a branching frogspawn, except the mouth... Thanks for the info- looks like I need to get another test kit?. I was hoping my weekly 5 gal. W/C was handling a lot of the other elements but I am sure that's not the case to all. I will try that for sure. What level do you keep you iodine? Does it get used up daily or are you making adjustments weekly? Any recommendations on a test kit and iodine brand to dose? Thanks for sharing ? Link to comment
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