melbourne Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Thank you Nednai! Tiny, I spot feed the Dendro, along with the Acans and Blastos, twice a week. I don't just dump the food on them, I use big tweezers and feed them directly just what they can handle. Usually it's frozen mysis, frozen Prime Reef or enriched brine. I like to mix it up. I also add to the tank a teeny bit of freeze-dried Cyclopeeze not quite every day to keep everyone happy between feedings. How do you like the freeze dried Cyclopeeze? I know they have the powder and wafers now - I'm still using the frozen version on my large tanks - wondering if its a viable substitute since I would save money on shipping next time I place a food order. Do you reconstitute it first? Link to comment
ZooGirl Posted January 15, 2006 Author Share Posted January 15, 2006 How do you like the freeze dried Cyclopeeze? I know they have the powder and wafers now - I'm still using the frozen version on my large tanks - wondering if its a viable substitute since I would save money on shipping next time I place a food order. Do you reconstitute it first? I do like freeze-dried Cyclopeeze although I've never had the frozen so I really have nothing to compare to. I initially bought it for my fish, who love it btw, and noticed the corals like it too. All I do is throw a pinch in the tank and everyone goes nuts! I figure it's so little that after a few seconds in the tank water it will get soft. My clown goes right to the surface and eats it immediately. He's a pig. It's great because I can put a tiny bit in to entice the corals to put out feeders then spot feed them something frozen. I forgot to mention that I also use Prime Reef flakes as well sometimes. I use it as a substitute for the Cyclopeeze. In fact that's what I feed my freshwater fish and they've done really well on it and there is less waste in the tank afterwards. Link to comment
Ryan_H Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 i was told at one lfs that dendro's are now an illegal import. only tank-raised specimens will be available at stores, so the prices are rediculous. they had 2 left at the store--both smaller than yours--and wanted $100 a piece for them! Link to comment
shivametimbas Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 looks great as usual Link to comment
ZooGirl Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 Wow, I can't believe how long it's been since I've updated. Quite a few things have been going on, one thing personally is Jack my Rhodesian Ridgeback has cancer and has had three surgeries in the last couple months. He's OK for now, but it's been very time consuming taking care of him so I haven't had time for updates on the pico. The tank is still up and running and doing well, though there has been a few changes. One thing is my big red Blastomussa started receeding badly. I think blastos tend to do that sometimes for no reason and this one did. I ended up taking it out of the tank and putting it in my other which didn't help for a long time but now seems to be making a comeback. Also, some zoos have "disappeared". I suspect I have a pest of some sort but I can't find any. I found that sundial ages ago so I don't know if there are tiny babies somewhere or not. Oh who knows! Most all of the lords love this tank! They are getting so big!! I'm sure this tank is "dirty" and those LPS love that!! There was a bit of a casualty with the pink/red acan though. I had fed the tank and when I turned the filtration back on I turned it up and forgot to turn it back down. Anyway, the next morning I found him blown into the echinata. Y'all know what that means...nuke city!! I was so upset because it had started making a baby. I cleaned him up and put him back in place and crossed my fingers! Baby is now gone and there is just half of the polyp left but he's back on track and growing again. I also epoxied down the tiny acans so that won't happen again. I've added a few new things to the tank. Another GSP, a couple worms, mushroom, another acan and blasto and a couple surprises. I'm hoping this weekend I'll have a chance to take some more pics and post them. I need a new FTS shot now! Link to comment
tinyreef Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 we were beginning to get worried. we were about to send out search dogs for you! sorry to hear of the troubles but at least things are looking up now. Link to comment
Fishfreak218 Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 ya.. we deffinatly need pics Link to comment
Ann Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Oh, poor Jack, I hope that all goes well for him now. Fingers crossed that he bounces back full of beans very soon. Best regards Ann Link to comment
ZooGirl Posted April 9, 2006 Author Share Posted April 9, 2006 Wow, it's over. This has been so much fun for me. Something I never thought I'd do has turned out to be quite interesting and enjoyable. Thank you to everyone, y'all have been awesome! I know, I'm cutting it close with my last post but I've been out of town and I guess lucky that I checked my mail tonight! Yikes! Anyway, I know I've been MIA the last couple months because of my dog being sick, but the tank has been still going in spite of the lack of postings. The focus of this tank has always been the Dendro. I've been really pleased with the overall growth not only with the Dendro but also with the Acans which have thrived. I didn't have the best of luck with most of the zoos, possibly because of an unknown pest, but those that have survived have grown and intensified in coloration. Livestock Corals Acanthastrea echinata: hi-liter green Acanthastrea lordhowensis: gray Acanthastrea lordhowensis: neon green Acanthastrea lordhowensis: lavender, purple and turquoise Acanthastrea lordhowensis: purple and green Acanthastrea lordhowensis: true red, aqua, pink, and green Blastomussa merletti: pink and blue Blastomussa wellsi: green and lavender Blastomussa wellsi: lavender and neon green Blastomussa wellsi: peach Blastomussa wellsi: red w/green ring Caulastrea furcata/Candy Cane: neon green Dendrophyllia arbuscula Dendrophyllia coarctata/Micro Encrusting Dendro Dendrophyllia fistula/Sun Polyps Favites sp.: metallic green and tan Mushroom: purple and green spotted Pachyclavularia violacea/Green Star Polyps Metallic Green Star Polyps Palythoa sp.: brown and green Palythoa sp.: lavender, tan and green Zoanthus sp.: chocolate mint Zoanthus sp.: electric green Zoanthus sp.: fire and ice Zoanthus sp.: green galaxy Zoanthus sp.: lime green and pink Zoanthus sp.: orange and yellow Zoanthus sp.: pink Zoanthus sp.: steel blue and green Zoanthus sp.: ultra pink Inverts Coco Worm: red and orange Coco Worm: pink and red Stomatella varia Snails Trochus sp./Red Banded Trochus (2) Thor amboinensis/Sexy Anemone Shrimp (4) Tunicate/Sea Squirt FTS 12-7-05: FTS 1-13-06: FTS 3-30-06: Dendrophyllia Fistula 11-14-05: Dendrophyllia Fistula 12-7-05: Dendrophyllia Fistula 3-6-05: (you can see a third baby growing in this pic.) Pink Zoos- before: Pink Zoos- after: Dendrophyllia arbuscula: Dendrophyllia coarctata: Link to comment
Tigahboy Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Wow. u got some nice LPS in there! especially like the different dendros. Link to comment
ZooGirl Posted April 9, 2006 Author Share Posted April 9, 2006 Thanks T! I was trying to post more pics but it won't let me. Oh well. Link to comment
tinyreef Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 woof. still liking this one the best! waitaminute, you're in Stock too! Link to comment
AquariumSpecialty Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Hello Ann. Found you here. How are those zoos doing for you now ? I hope well. Just found you here and thought I say hello. Scott Link to comment
SbCaes Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 bump wtf? talk about an OLD THREAD... jeez Link to comment
eddiecorrea Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 wtf? talk about an OLD THREAD... jeez Ya no crap. Why did you bump this thread? Link to comment
nyfishguy Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 a bit off topic here but...... this thread is too much but i have to say that ur boston is too cute!!! I have a frenchie myself Link to comment
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