Pjanssen Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 I added the NPS Gorg back in, and chiseled away at a larger rock in order to save the RFA hiding in it, which I thought was a goner. Can't figure out why I have such trouble with getting RFAs and Ricordea to grow in this tank. Still not sure what I'm going to do here. I thought about Putting in a few Favites, Chalacis, cyphestrea, etc to encrust all of the rockwork but I don't want to have to worry about dosing. Maybe some GSP, pulsing Xenia, clove polyps etc. Maybe transfer some Euphilia from the 29. Lots of possibilities 3 Quote Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Upon inspecting the tank, I noticed the little RFA was no longer on the little rock that I had encouraged her to attach to. Very disappointed and concerned that she was sucked into the back chambers. I got out my trusty flashlight and went searching, but alas had no luck. This afternoon I took the blue paper off of the "back"side that I use for the purpose of taking photos, and low and behold" There she is! She positioned herself perfectly. So I'm happy for 2 reasons. 1, she is strong enough to withstand the currents and relocate herself. And2, she picked a great spot for viewing. I hop she stays there! Oh, and 3, I can take the extra little rock out and keep with a more minimalist look 5 Quote Link to comment
SeaFurn Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 On 2/27/2021 at 7:31 PM, melson said: I think I FINALLY understand how to keep ricordea. So what’s the secret? Do tell! 2 Quote Link to comment
SeaFurn Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 12 hours ago, Pjanssen said: Can't figure out why I have such trouble with getting RFAs and Ricordea to grow in this tank. That really surprises me. Did you target feed the RFAs at all? Quote Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 25 minutes ago, SeaFurn said: That really surprises me. Did you target feed the RFAs at all? Yep. Slurry of frozen LRS and reef chili once a week. Same as the 5 year old one in my other tank Quote Link to comment
SeaFurn Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 12 minutes ago, Pjanssen said: Yep. Slurry of frozen LRS and reef chili once a week. Same as the 5 year old one in my other tank Wow-so strange. Looking forward to seeing what you do in the next iteration of this tank! Kinda still wish I had my IM14.... 1 Quote Link to comment
melson Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 10 hours ago, SeaFurn said: So what’s the secret? Do tell! Low light and decent flow seems to be bringing mine back. Think near bottom of the tank. Quote Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 On 3/1/2021 at 10:04 PM, SeaFurn said: Kinda still wish I had my IM14.... What did you do with it Quote Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 Added some rhodactis mushrooms from the 29, and a little frag plug of some unimpressive Zoanthids. Went to the LFS in hopes of finding a new fish to put in, but wasn't happy with any of the choices-Neon goby, shark nose goby, nondescript blennies... Decided to add a bottle of tigger pods, because They're bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun!, and because I think I'm going to try a Catalina goby when 1 comes available. Photo from live aquaria. 2 Quote Link to comment
banasophia Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 21 minutes ago, Pjanssen said: Added some rhodactis mushrooms from the 29, and a little frag plug of some unimpressive Zoanthids. Went to the LFS in hopes of finding a new fish to put in, but wasn't happy with any of the choices-Neon goby, shark nose goby, nondescript blennies... Decided to add a bottle of tigger pods, because They're bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun!, and because I think I'm going to try a Catalina goby when 1 comes available. Photo from live aquaria. Those are such beautiful fish. 😍 I was thinking they needed a cold water setup... are you gonna try to do a cold water tank? Quote Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 26 minutes ago, banasophia said: Those are such beautiful fish. 😍 I was thinking they needed a cold water setup... are you gonna try to do a cold water tank? I thought they were a cold water fish as well, and when I mentioned that to LFS guy he pointed one out in their display tank that had been thriving in there for awhile(Didn't ask how long, but should have). Still researching it and will not get it if I feel my setup won't work. A little concern also over it being very similar in size and shape to the green banded goby that already resides in the tank. I've actually been looking into a cold water tank for some time now. I don't think the ice probe will fit in any of the chambers of this tank or I probably would have converted this awhile ago. Have looked into the micro-reefs, and that seems the way to go. But I don't want 3 tanks for sure, and don't have a place to store one if I break it down. So-🤷♀️ 2 Quote Link to comment
banasophia Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Pjanssen said: I thought they were a cold water fish as well, and when I mentioned that to LFS guy he pointed one out in their display tank that had been thriving in there for awhile(Didn't ask how long, but should have). Still researching it and will not get it if I feel my setup won't work. A little concern also over it being very similar in size and shape to the green banded goby that already resides in the tank. I've actually been looking into a cold water tank for some time now. I don't think the ice probe will fit in any of the chambers of this tank or I probably would have converted this awhile ago. Have looked into the micro-reefs, and that seems the way to go. But I don't want 3 tanks for sure, and don't have a place to store one if I break it down. So-🤷♀️ Yeah looks like live aquaria says they can live for a while in regular reef tank temps, but it can shorten their lifespan... I’m not loving having 3 tanks, seems burdensome to me... definitely wouldn’t recommend it. 2 Quote Link to comment
CD_Scapes Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Pjanssen said: I thought they were a cold water fish as well, and when I mentioned that to LFS guy he pointed one out in their display tank that had been thriving in there for awhile(Didn't ask how long, but should have). Still researching it and will not get it if I feel my setup won't work. A little concern also over it being very similar in size and shape to the green banded goby that already resides in the tank. I've actually been looking into a cold water tank for some time now. I don't think the ice probe will fit in any of the chambers of this tank or I probably would have converted this awhile ago. Have looked into the micro-reefs, and that seems the way to go. But I don't want 3 tanks for sure, and don't have a place to store one if I break it down. So-🤷♀️ I have a tiger goby with 5 green banded gobies in my 6 gallon shallow tank and they get along fine. A bit of disagreements but there are also tons of places to hide and get away 1 Quote Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 SO this tank has been broken down, and all of the livestock transferred to the new RS250. Hubby has expressed interest in setting up a FOWLER at his office so live rock is soaking in a holding tank and sand getting rinsed until I can get around to going to his office and setting it up. 2 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 On 3/8/2021 at 1:52 AM, banasophia said: I’m not loving having 3 tanks, seems burdensome to me... definitely wouldn’t recommend it. I agree 100% much happier now with one in the office and one (ok two but a Betta does not count) at home 2 Quote Link to comment
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