Break122704
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are you running any cheato on the AC
Louis' Cubic Adventure
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Steven0000
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me either i dont understand how water passes through the skimmer then into the HOB
jerbosreef
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Awsome little tank, looks great!!
DarkXerox
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Nice pictures! That last one is a blue stylophora, I've got one that is very similar.
It might actually be possible to add pellets to its diet via Melev's "mandarin diner". I know he still has his pairs (although might have lost one) and they eat prepared food as well.
http://www.melevsreef.com/mandarin_diner.html
Check out the video at the bottom too, that is the best part haha
It might actually be possible to add pellets to its diet via Melev's "mandarin diner". I know he still has his pairs (although might have lost one) and they eat prepared food as well.
http://www.melevsreef.com/mandarin_diner.html
Check out the video at the bottom too, that is the best part haha
louist
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The Gorgs didn't make it, one was loved to death by the seahorse, and one got attacked by a cotton like brown algae that was impossible to rid.
I have tried feeding my mandarin pellet food, but she spits it out unfortunately.
Super macro update:
#1: Angry Goniopora
#2: Goniopora
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I have tried feeding my mandarin pellet food, but she spits it out unfortunately.
Super macro update:
#1: Angry Goniopora
#2: Goniopora
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.Lacrosseboss18
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Wow you def put a lot of work into that tank and it shows
louist
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Thanks to Terri, now I have 2 extra species of Tubastraea in my tank. They are tiny, but eager to feed, I am feeding them twice a day, which just correspond to the fish feeding schedules.
Here are some extra photos for viewing pleasure:
#1: Vermetid snail that's on the side of my clam. Quality isn't that it's suppose to be, but I don't want to move the clam (shot angled to glass).
#2: Flash the Goniopora and look what you get!
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Here are some extra photos for viewing pleasure:
#1: Vermetid snail that's on the side of my clam. Quality isn't that it's suppose to be, but I don't want to move the clam (shot angled to glass).
#2: Flash the Goniopora and look what you get!
#3:
#4:
#5:
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DarkXerox
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Ok so I have to ask how you are taking these photos? I assume tripod, no pumps on, cleaned glass etc.
But what settings are you using on the camera (and what setting on the dial, shutter speeds, aperture size, etc) since I have the same model. Also are you shooting in RAW format and editing the color in photoshop?
I'd just like to get somewher near the clarity and light levels in your photos!
But what settings are you using on the camera (and what setting on the dial, shutter speeds, aperture size, etc) since I have the same model. Also are you shooting in RAW format and editing the color in photoshop?
I'd just like to get somewher near the clarity and light levels in your photos!
louist
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DarkXerox: Tripod or improvised support for corners that tripods can't get into, pumps off and my glass is always clean
Shutter speed and aperture isn't all that relevant since each shot is different. I use the "zone system" to determine exposure. I shoot in RAW and process in PS. The colors you see are an accurate portrail of the real stuff.
The tank has come a long way since my last update. I also went back and edited out all the IMG tags so that this page loads faster. If you still wish to see the photos, just click on their respective links.
#1: Abelone which came as a hitchhiker
#2: Top left with seastar
#3: Blue Acropora
#4: flubber
#5: Green Zoanthids
#6: Orange & purple Montipora
Shutter speed and aperture isn't all that relevant since each shot is different. I use the "zone system" to determine exposure. I shoot in RAW and process in PS. The colors you see are an accurate portrail of the real stuff.
The tank has come a long way since my last update. I also went back and edited out all the IMG tags so that this page loads faster. If you still wish to see the photos, just click on their respective links.
#1: Abelone which came as a hitchhiker
#2: Top left with seastar
#3: Blue Acropora
#4: flubber
#5: Green Zoanthids
#6: Orange & purple Montipora
ScubaShane
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Nice nano! Do you spot feed your sun polyps? They look super healthy! Where are they placed in your tank as far as lighting and current? It looks like with the two power heads, high current. And ceter of tank with no shade, hight light. Care level in most books and recomended by distibuters are low light and med current. But, by the looks of yours that might not be the case. Ive kept many dificult corals with succes, but Ive never had any sun polyps because I didnt think I had a place in my tank were they would thrive. Might be my next purchace. How long have you had them?
louist
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Shaneebc21: Yes the Tubastraea gets fed with mysis every night. The colony is approx. 20cm from 150w MH and my tank has around 40x turnover.
Bourneman's book stated that Tubastraea don't need light since they are not photosynthetic, but that doesn't mean they can't tolerate high light intensity. In fact, they have been found on reefs too. However, I would avoid putting a colony under high light if it is still recovering since algae might take over.
A good current will also flush away the waste from the colony since they do eat a lot! A wel fed Tubastraea should look plump all the time.
Glad you like the tank
Bourneman's book stated that Tubastraea don't need light since they are not photosynthetic, but that doesn't mean they can't tolerate high light intensity. In fact, they have been found on reefs too. However, I would avoid putting a colony under high light if it is still recovering since algae might take over.
A good current will also flush away the waste from the colony since they do eat a lot! A wel fed Tubastraea should look plump all the time.
Glad you like the tank
louist
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A few changes:
1. The old clam is gone, Christian (PranK) bought it and it is now replaced with a new T. squamosa
2. The large green colony of Acropora sp. is now in axeman's tank, and in exchange he gave me quite a few very nice frags!
I spent 2.5h at Anthony just looking at his tank and having a good chat. Thanks for the frags my friend!
1. The old clam is gone, Christian (PranK) bought it and it is now replaced with a new T. squamosa
2. The large green colony of Acropora sp. is now in axeman's tank, and in exchange he gave me quite a few very nice frags!
I spent 2.5h at Anthony just looking at his tank and having a good chat. Thanks for the frags my friend!
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