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+1 to this. Something I did when I had a lot was to buy a Magnum HOT filter. I put it on the tank, turned it on, then used a turkey baster to blow water on the rocks and kick up the gunk. I did this for a couple of days and it made a huge difference.
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That was my first though too when I saw these... I can't imagine trying to do a water change on an aquarium hanging from the ceiling!
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Ditto on the emerald crabs, they have always worked for me in getting rid of bubble algae.
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Just curious ... what type of conch is it?
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You're right, I should have put that in my description, as I have seen that also. Mine is happy one again. I have been trying to find a new location in the tank, and the past few have not been to it's liking. It is about time for me to manually frag my leather, as it is shading too much rock (or get a bigger tank ).
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Hmm.. I don't think I understand fully (pictures might help if possible). I have a toadstool that is about 1.5 years old, and it continues to grow in diameter. I think I have heard that that toadstools can regenerate from pieces (I know the crown can, not sure about the base), so maybe you will get a new toadstool from the detached base. And if you are getting tentacles to come out of the other portion, than it seems to be somehwat happen. When mine is not happy, it does not extend it's tentacles.
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Welcome! Glad StarFire found another Nano-Reefer to pull over to this site
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Congrats!! Very cute. I have never seen a min-pin of that color.
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Not a stupid question ... I was a die hard Hydrometer fan before... Besides being temperature independent, they are ultra-easy to use. No fussing with bubbles on the swing arm. Few drops of water on the lens, close the cover, and look through the view-hole and you can see your reading.
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any one got a Sea Hare that I can have or split the cost with?
JamesL replied to bananags's topic in Reef Keeping
Cute picture ... but man, that tanks looks super clean! This is what my tank looked like when I went the SeaHare route: -
*whistles* Very nice looking tank, and great pictures!
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any one got a Sea Hare that I can have or split the cost with?
JamesL replied to bananags's topic in Reef Keeping
You might try "trimming" those patches of algae the hare is missing ... maybe that will entice him to come on over and dine. Also, keep an eye on it after the algae is gone. You don't want it dying from starvation. -
Welcome to Texas!
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any one got a Sea Hare that I can have or split the cost with?
JamesL replied to bananags's topic in Reef Keeping
Yeah ... I had one that ignored hair algae for ages, then one day he decided to go to town on the stuff! A tiger turbo I got the RCA is still trying to decide He finally made it on to the rocks checking for something better to eat. -
Using the Marine Depot refrac here and loving it! (I think it was around $30-40)
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Here is my entry. Hard to pick a favorite shot...
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any one got a Sea Hare that I can have or split the cost with?
JamesL replied to bananags's topic in Reef Keeping
I have also had hit-and-miss luck with using turbo snails to control hair algae. (Sorry don't have a sea hare to lend out ... saw some on Monday at RCA). -
Just a reminder ... not sure what the tank is like, but copper can not be used in tanks with any invertebrates... it will kill them.
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Sounds like saltwater "Ich". Normally brought on by stress to the fish. It has been a while since I have dealt with this, so hopefully someone else will jump in too. If I remember correctly, elevating the tank temperature will help speed up the life/death of the disease. There are also commercial medications that will help.
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Last time I checked my tap water here in Buda (community well .. back in March 2007) it had a TDS of 278. Since I only have a 24g salt and a 16 gallon fresh, I have my own RODI unit.
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I'd say we have a clear winner ... congrats to GKarshens! It was nice being the runner up
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Very cool tank. Definitely post a picture once everything is open. Welcome to Austin!
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1) My first job was in a pet store. 2) I have never worked in a restaurant or fast food place. 3) I dislike chicken. 4) Moved from Michigan (and am not going back ). 5) My wife (of 2 years now) and I met on the road while separately driving home from functions.
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View from standing on Fox Glacier in New Zealand:
