kimberbee Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I dunno her as well, but that looked to me like a, "Dude, food, now." face Link to comment
teenyreef Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I couldn't stand Eve's pathetic posturing, "O I am dying of starvation, I need food!" so I gave in and fed her. The feeding shell works great and I have it in a sheltered low flow area so I don't need to turn off the pumps. The only problem is, is that it is low in the tank and as soon as the peppermint shrimp know it has food in it, they turn into a wolf pack and head right for it. They back off for Adam and Eve but not for the pipefish. I can bleach it from time to time also to keep it clean. Yay! You know she is a good girl and really deserves it Link to comment
vlangel Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 I dunno her as well, but that looked to me like a, "Dude, food, now." face Well, see, you are falling right into her trap. Next thing ya know the pet and owner roles are reversed! Link to comment
teenyreef Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Wait, are you saying you think you are the one in charge? Bwahahahaha... Link to comment
vlangel Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Yay! You know she is a good girl and really deserves it What I know is she is a good girl at mooching more food. No wonder I need a bigger protein skimmer! LOL Wait, are you saying you think you are the one in charge? Bwahahahaha...Ha ha, I'm delusional, I know. Link to comment
markalot Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Caring for these seahorses might have pushed you over the edge. Link to comment
vlangel Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Caring for these seahorses might have pushed you over the edge. I think I am nearing the precipice but if I start posting about setting up more tanks so I can keep these babies, then you will know that I went over the edge! Link to comment
vlangel Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 It's been a week since I saw eggs hanging from Adam's pouch. It definitely looks bigger and fuller so I am pretty sure he's pregnant again. Link to comment
teenyreef Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Yay for Adam! (and you) Link to comment
vlangel Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Yay for Adam! (and you) YAY for Adam! yay for me. Actually 10 or 11 days from now when Adam is as big as a house we will see how enthused he is about his pregnancy. I need to try and find local aquarists who want to attempt to raise them, so although I am excited I also feel the pressure. It's been snowing here since 6 pm last night so today has been a good day for giving the system a deep clean. Clean glass, clean skimmers, change carbon, stir sandbed and always the water change. O yeah, I do that every Monday! Link to comment
vlangel Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 O boy O boy O boy! My SCA-302 skimmer is here! Hubby and I got home from our hockey game, (our Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Jets, 5-3) and the skimmer was waiting on the porch for me, so a great night. The box is bigger than I thought, I sure hope it fits in my 10g sump?......... Link to comment
vlangel Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 http://s36.photobucket.com/user/vlangelbike/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150128_082929_zps05682149.jpg.html'> Whoa! This is one honkin' skimmer!!! Link to comment
vlangel Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 This skimmer's arrival is timely. I tested my nitrates this morning and they look to be 20 ppm. Yikes!...but hopefully that will improve as soon as the skimmer gets broke in. I am still running both prizms until I see good skimmate. Link to comment
Arce Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Skimmers lookin good, should help alot. Link to comment
vlangel Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Skimmers lookin good, should help alot. It is rated for 180 gallons and my system is only 86 gallons, (minus rock and sand displacement) so it's overkill but that is what everyone told me about seahorses. I should have purchased this from the get go but I thought if I was careful with feeding I could get by. Bad move but I am correcting it now. Link to comment
Arce Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 It is rated for 180 gallons and my system is only 86 gallons, (minus rock and sand displacement) so it's overkill but that is what everyone told me about seahorses. I should have purchased this from the get go but I thought if I was careful with feeding I could get by. Bad move but I am correcting it now. Thats not overkill! My systems approx 30-35 gallons and i have an sca 301 which is rated at 65. Imo you sized right. Link to comment
vlangel Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Thats not overkill! My systems approx 30-35 gallons and i have an sca 301 which is rated at 65. Imo you sized right. Thanks and I am glad to know that you have the same skimmer only smaller. I am guessing/hoping you like it? I didn't know of anyone who had one, I picked it because of price (compared to other skimmers of similar size) and the good reviews it got. Link to comment
Arce Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Thanks and I am glad to know that you have the same skimmer only smaller. I am guessing/hoping you like it? I didn't know of anyone who had one, I picked it because of price (compared to other skimmers of similar size) and the good reviews it got. I have no problems with the 301 and if i upgrade im definitely getting the 302. For the price you cant beat it. Link to comment
vlangel Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 I have no problems with the 301 and if i upgrade im definitely getting the 302. For the price you cant beat it. How high do you tune the bubbles in the neck? Right now I have it up to where the collection cup comes off. I am noticing a fair amount of fluctuation in the height and I am afraid if I run it any higher the cup will fill up wet and I don't want that. Is the fluctuating height the norm or is it just because the skimmer is breaking? Link to comment
vlangel Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 I spent the morning rerouting the plumbing around my new skimmer. The drain from the 36g ran directly over top the skimmer cup making it nearly impossible to clean the skimmer cup. I have decided old plumbing is about as much fun to work on as old cars! LOL It's flex tubing at least but I have built a tank on both sides of the original tank with the original plumbing so nothing is easy to reach anymore. And did I mention that plumbing is my least favorite part of aquariums? Yeah...anyway after tinkering with the HOB overflow unnecessarily I finally got it done. THEN...the T5 fixture went out. Uhhg. I had to fool with the actinic bulbs for about half an hour, finally went downstairs to my supplies and got an old bulb out and now it's working, (fingers crossed). Link to comment
Arce Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 How high do you tune the bubbles in the neck? Right now I have it up to where the collection cup comes off. I am noticing a fair amount of fluctuation in the height and I am afraid if I run it any higher the cup will fill up wet and I don't want that. Is the fluctuating height the norm or is it just because the skimmer is breaking? It does take time to break in. And depends on the height of ur water. But the bottom of the cup is usually where i aim. Link to comment
vlangel Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 It does take time to break in. And depends on the height of ur water. But the bottom of the cup is usually where i aim. Thanks so much, that is right where it's at. Link to comment
vlangel Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 Waiting at the empty food dish! Link to comment
kimberbee Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 "Hey, where's the foods?!?" Link to comment
vlangel Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 I uploaded another pic but its not ready yet of everyone,and I mean EVERYONE,(seahorses, pipefish, peppermint shrimp and nassarius snails chowing down). Link to comment
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