gena Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 These monticaps are growing really really really well. I am so happy they recovered so nicely from the beginning. You could stick a clam in the center of the green monticap when it gets bigger! Which won't take long . 2 Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 You could stick a clam in the center of the green monticap when it gets bigger! Which won't take long . hahahah. i am actually trying to decide where to put a clam....sandbed or on a rock? what happens if i put them on a rock and they decide to detach and fall on a coral? 2 Quote Link to comment
gena Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 hahahah. i am actually trying to decide where to put a clam....sandbed or on a rock? what happens if i put them on a rock and they decide to detach and fall on a coral?Depends on what kind of clam you get . If it falls it won't sting anything. Only issue would be crushing whatever it falls on. And I guess the victim could possibly sting the clam. Basically I have no idea about what would happen LOL. 2 Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 Depends on what kind of clam you get . If it falls it won't sting anything. Only issue would be crushing whatever it falls on. And I guess the victim could possibly sting the clam. Basically I have no idea about what would happen LOL. Maxima most likely. Probably best to leave it on the sandbed then. Just want to make sure it gets enough light. 1 Quote Link to comment
cnseekatz Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Just make sure you research the type of clam you're getting. They all have particular preferences for placement. Crocea clams are rock boring, and in nature, they're almost always found on rock, not on sand or rubble. Maximas can be found on sandy substrates in the wild, but they're usually attached to something hard underneath the sand. Squamosa, Gigas and Derasa seem to do well on sandy or hard substrates. 2 Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 Just make sure you research the type of clam you're getting. They all have particular preferences for placement. Crocea clams are rock boring, and in nature, they're almost always found on rock, not on sand or rubble. Maximas can be found on sandy substrates in the wild, but they're usually attached to something hard underneath the sand. Squamosa, Gigas and Derasa seem to do well on sandy or hard substrates. thanks for the quick summary! definitely maximas since my LFS get those frequently and they are less expensive than others. Quote Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Maximas really get too large if you're planning on keeping it on the monti cap long term, crocea would be a better choice in that regard, though they seem to be as touchy as maximas as of late, even though most that are available right now are squamosa/crocea hybrids. 1 Quote Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 I remember Gena's clam all nestled in, snuggled in, loving life right there, 2 Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted April 8, 2016 Author Share Posted April 8, 2016 So my new skimmer is pretty awesome when it is dialed in. However, i have to adjust it constantly. Which makes me think it would be really cool if someone develops a DC skimmer that controls itself. There should be a sensor inside the collection cup. If the rate of water is over X amount per second, it will automatically decrease the DC pump flow rate. If there hasn't been any new water for X mins, increase the flow rate. Self regulating skimmer. 2 Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 25% coupon for DrsFosterAndSmith.com - LOYALFSH Standard list of exclusion applies. But great for those that want misc supplies. Another great buy is the Fluval M series tanks. They are on sale plus you get 25% off. 4 Quote Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 So my new skimmer is pretty awesome when it is dialed in. However, i have to adjust it constantly. Which makes me think it would be really cool if someone develops a DC skimmer that controls itself. There should be a sensor inside the collection cup. If the rate of water is over X amount per second, it will automatically decrease the DC pump flow rate. If there hasn't been any new water for X mins, increase the flow rate. Self regulating skimmer. Maybe it's too large to keep up a constant head? 2 Quote Link to comment
D Z Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Maybe it's too large to keep up a constant head? Thats what she said,although youre probably too young to understand that.lol 6 Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 Thats what she said,although youre probably too young to understand that.lol hahahaha Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 Do people clean the inner neck of their skimmer collection cup? or is it better to just leave it brown with crap? Quote Link to comment
mpsti05 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Do people clean the inner neck of their skimmer collection cup? or is it better to just leave it brown with crap? yes sir about once every 3 weeks to month. 1 Quote Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Do people clean the inner neck of their skimmer collection cup? or is it better to just leave it brown with crap? The cleaner it is, the better it will skim. I brush mine every time I empty the cup. 1 Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 Ok good. I clean mine every week but notice the skimmer behaves very differently when cleaned. Quote Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Thats what she said,although youre probably too young to understand that.lol Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 used 25% coupon for salt. $42 for 200g Reef Crystal shipped to your dorr is pretty darn good. Got some vitamin C too. Zoas looking funky lately. Yes I know it's all snake oil but it's the effort that counts =P. 3 Quote Link to comment
Felicia Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 used 25% coupon for salt. $42 for 200g Reef Crystal shipped to your dorr is pretty darn good. Got some vitamin C too. Zoas looking funky lately. Yes I know it's all snake oil but it's the effort that counts =P. Where did you buy the Reef Crystals from? $42 is a great deal! If you need it when you don't have a coupon, Drs Foster and Smith sells that 200 gallon box from $49.99 to $54.99, depending on their specials. They have free shipping for orders of $50 or over, so that's usually the best price I can find for that salt without a specific coupon. I actually just ordered a box from them a couple weeks back. 1 Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 25% coupon for DrsFosterAndSmith.com - LOYALFSH Standard list of exclusion applies. But great for those that want misc supplies. Another great buy is the Fluval M series tanks. They are on sale plus you get 25% off. Where did you buy the Reef Crystals from? $42 is a great deal! If you need it when you don't have a coupon, Drs Foster and Smith sells that 200 gallon box from $49.99 to $54.99, depending on their specials. They have free shipping for orders of $50 or over, so that's usually the best price I can find for that salt without a specific coupon. I actually just ordered a box from them a couple weeks back. above ^^ =) 1 Quote Link to comment
Felicia Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 above ^^ =) We're on the same page then! I do remember seeing a 25% coupon from DFS in my email. Sadly I just had to buy salt and some other supplies so now I don't really need anything. I generally buy all my online aquarium supplies from Amazon, Marine Depot, or BRS but Reef Crystals is the one thing I always get from DFS because they always have it cheapest. 2 Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 We're on the same page then! I do remember seeing a 25% coupon from DFS in my email. Sadly I just had to buy salt and some other supplies so now I don't really need anything. I generally buy all my online aquarium supplies from Amazon, Marine Depot, or BRS but Reef Crystals is the one thing I always get from DFS because they always have it cheapest. same here. salt and filter pads i get from DFS. 1 Quote Link to comment
spectra Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 I still get salt from the LFS Red Sea bags are not bad and like to help the locals out......If they go there will be no place to get my fix..... 3 Quote Link to comment
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