Pufferpunk
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It's already done well for over 6 months at the LFS. Of course, I do have Rod's Food for it!
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Angel*Fish
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Those are some great photos Puffer!
Sorry I haven't posted any, but mine does look just like that.
This morning I found him "facing" the front of the tank so maybe I'll get some now...
No visible signs of decline yet - so far so good. I don't feed Rod's, but I checked the link & I do feed most of what's in his ingredient list. I guess time will tell.
Sorry I haven't posted any, but mine does look just like that.
This morning I found him "facing" the front of the tank so maybe I'll get some now... No visible signs of decline yet - so far so good. I don't feed Rod's, but I checked the link & I do feed most of what's in his ingredient list. I guess time will tell.
Angel*Fish
cats and large squashes
Mine is in decline, I think, as most of the tips have several "tentacles" missing. I'd buy some of that Rod's you mentioned, but if yours was doing great for 6 mo. on DTs then it seems pointless. I'll switch from Phycopure to DT's & see if that helps.
Pufferpunk
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I believe DT's is the only live Phyto. I have found a few arms on the sand occasionally. I wonder if they "shed" older ones? How long have you had it?
Herpervet
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Check out Reed Mariculture's Phytofeast Live.
It's a blend of Nanochloropsis, Pavlova, Isochrysis, Tetraselmis and Thallassiosira weissflogii species of phytoplankton.
This seems to be a good product and might be a good replacement for DT's or alternated with it since DT's has chlorella and two species of Nanochloropsis.
I have been massively overdosing it to my 300 with no problems for the past 3 months or so.
Pufferpunk
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No nitrates from that? Alternating sounds like a good idea.
CaveManNOhio
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Does this feeding technique seem like it would work?
This tube is attached to a 800cc IV Bag that I fill with tank water and 5 table spoons of DT's and 4 -1/4 teaspoons of Phytoplan.
The only other thing I don't follow is why turn off the flow if they look for a high flow area when they come out to feed.
I just got mine a little over a week ago and I really want to do every thing I can to get this beautiful creature to live a long time and be happy.
This tube is attached to a 800cc IV Bag that I fill with tank water and 5 table spoons of DT's and 4 -1/4 teaspoons of Phytoplan.
The only other thing I don't follow is why turn off the flow if they look for a high flow area when they come out to feed.
I just got mine a little over a week ago and I really want to do every thing I can to get this beautiful creature to live a long time and be happy.
Because they stay in high current areas in nature because there is a constant, non-concentrated supply of phyto and other food in the ocean. In the tank, we put in a concentrated supply that is not always constant in our tank right next to them, so they have the time to collect it all and eat without the rest blowing away from current.
Add: And by the way, your feeding system seems like it would work.
Add: And by the way, your feeding system seems like it would work.
CaveManNOhio
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Thank's thehedge for explaining the current flow issue.
Now I will have to get a timer for the closed loop pump so it will shut off for the hour I have the drip tube hanging by it.
Also would you dose with those amounts every day or could I get away with an every other day?
Now I will have to get a timer for the closed loop pump so it will shut off for the hour I have the drip tube hanging by it.
Also would you dose with those amounts every day or could I get away with an every other day?
Pufferpunk
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I turn off filtration while spot feeding & just use a turkey baster, for easy control of food output. Otherwise, the food will just blow ayay. Nice crinoid, BTW. Very pretty!
CaveManNOhio
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Thank's for the advice. And for the complement on the crinoid. pufferpunk, your crinoid is really sweet looking. I love your pictures.
I think I will change the way I feed then. I think by spot feeding it would save me some in product also. No need in mixing up a full tank mix.
During the day it crawls to the bottom of that rock it is on and balls up, then every night he comes up to the top of it and opens up.
When I set the tube up and open it to fill the crinoid has a dinner partner for a little bit.
My cleaner shrimp is all over that tube when it hit's the water.
pufferpunk, I hope you don't mind me posting my pictures in your thread.
I think I will change the way I feed then. I think by spot feeding it would save me some in product also. No need in mixing up a full tank mix.
During the day it crawls to the bottom of that rock it is on and balls up, then every night he comes up to the top of it and opens up.
When I set the tube up and open it to fill the crinoid has a dinner partner for a little bit.
My cleaner shrimp is all over that tube when it hit's the water.
pufferpunk, I hope you don't mind me posting my pictures in your thread.
Pufferpunk
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Of course not, it's ok! We're hear to learn about our "feathered" friends.
waterfaller1
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How is your star doing? Any more info on what they will eat?
Pufferpunk
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Sorry to say, mine isn't doing as well as expected. It's legs are breaking off a little & it looks thin. I'm doing the best I can w/it, it's still eating but I'm sorry now that I bought the poor thing.
Kolognekoral
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Reoprt back, pls. I have one, too
Reoprt back, pls. I have one, too
Hallo all,
I just puchased a green and white banded Crinoid, apparently identical to the one in this thread. It is already feeding and it occurs to me that, as I use no filter foam in my system, there is always a degree of particulate matter floating about. Apparently is appeals to the Crinoid (I may be talking tooo soon, but I'm gonna enjoy the 15 mins of success
) and I was wondering how clean the rest of you have been keeping your water.
Also, how about an up-date on your animals!
Reoprt back, pls. I have one, too
Hallo all,
I just puchased a green and white banded Crinoid, apparently identical to the one in this thread. It is already feeding and it occurs to me that, as I use no filter foam in my system, there is always a degree of particulate matter floating about. Apparently is appeals to the Crinoid (I may be talking tooo soon, but I'm gonna enjoy the 15 mins of success
) and I was wondering how clean the rest of you have been keeping your water.Also, how about an up-date on your animals!
Pufferpunk
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Tried as I could, mine didn't make it. Sorry to say, I believe these are another of those creatures that seem to do well at 1st but just aren't suited for captivity. 
Kolognekoral
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Sad to hear.
On the positive side, I know of a number of individuals that have managed to maintain certain types for well over a year, now. Using a combination of food suspentions and coral snow. The recipes vary, but I plan to try a fine food from a local conpany, Timo, plus their coral phyto-based food. A few drops of amino acids and a big pinch of optimism. I have other filter-feeders, such as gorgonians and Scleronepthya based on the theory, if you feed one animal, you might as well feed a few of them and (hopefully) redirect the bio-load! (back to optimism
)
I'll post results, positive or negative.
On the positive side, I know of a number of individuals that have managed to maintain certain types for well over a year, now. Using a combination of food suspentions and coral snow. The recipes vary, but I plan to try a fine food from a local conpany, Timo, plus their coral phyto-based food. A few drops of amino acids and a big pinch of optimism. I have other filter-feeders, such as gorgonians and Scleronepthya based on the theory, if you feed one animal, you might as well feed a few of them and (hopefully) redirect the bio-load! (back to optimism
)I'll post results, positive or negative.
