What is the "tilted glass trick?" I have at least 3 gorilla crabs that I have been trying to catch using the baited water bottle trick that TBS recommends. So far I have only been able to catch one...
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What is the "tilted glass trick?" I have at least 3 gorilla crabs that I have been trying to catch using the baited water bottle trick that TBS recommends. So far I have only been able to catch one...
Richard and or Howard,
My green marine plants are starting to turn white at the very tips. The picture is NOT accurate as they don't reflect my current observation. I'm posting the picture to show you what type of marine plant they are.
What do you guys recommend to keep green marine plants thriving?
What should I be testing for to keep them going strong and green?
Again, the attached picture is just to show you what species of marine plant I'm referring to.
Thanks in advance!
My green marine plants are starting to turn white at the very tips. The picture is NOT accurate as they don't reflect my current observation. I'm posting the picture to show you what type of marine plant they are.
What do you guys recommend to keep green marine plants thriving?
What should I be testing for to keep them going strong and green?
Again, the attached picture is just to show you what species of marine plant I'm referring to.
Thanks in advance!
Chris, That's one of a very common species of caulerpa macroalgae also called feather caulerpa, there are several sub-species of it and it's good for reducing nitrates but it can quickly grow out of control and eventually overtake your tank if not regularly pruned back. It's generally a very hardy species but is sensitive to pH, temp and salinity changes. When it dies back (turns white then clear starting at the tips) it should be removed from your tank. It requires no special care other than decent light and good water quality, some guys also dose iron or magnesium but it's not really necessary IMO.
Various species of caulerpa and also chaetomorpha are also commonly kept in fuges as a way of exporting nitrates and phosphates. The one downside to keeping a lot of caulerpa is that it can sometimes go "asexual" where most or all of it suddenly turns white/clear and dies leaving your tank water all cloudy. Again, I would just leave some of it in your tank but keep an eye and don't let it grow out of control. You can also do a Google search for feather caulerpa for a ton more info.
Various species of caulerpa and also chaetomorpha are also commonly kept in fuges as a way of exporting nitrates and phosphates. The one downside to keeping a lot of caulerpa is that it can sometimes go "asexual" where most or all of it suddenly turns white/clear and dies leaving your tank water all cloudy. Again, I would just leave some of it in your tank but keep an eye and don't let it grow out of control. You can also do a Google search for feather caulerpa for a ton more info.
Have just rearranged some rocks in one of my smaller tanks that's been going for about 2 1/2 yrs. and was surprised to see all kinds of new growth in areas that received either very little or virtually no light whatsoever.........various orange and blue encrusting sponges, barnacles, and even new tube coral colonies. The areas of the rocks that were just exposed also had a very fresh and vibrant look.
This further leads me to believe that many people may be surprised just how little light the majority of stuff that grows on TBS rock really requires, are many are near 100% non photosynthetic filter feeders.
This further leads me to believe that many people may be surprised just how little light the majority of stuff that grows on TBS rock really requires, are many are near 100% non photosynthetic filter feeders.
