ange062
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Uh. I don't think that nudibranch eats flatworms...
...Does it?
From what I have read, yes... Though the blue velvet is the really only PROVEN AEFW eater, I'm looking for one locally.
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From what I have read, yes... Though the blue velvet is the really only PROVEN AEFW eater, I'm looking for one locally.
john miller
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... Or turn this tank into the qt and setup a 50-60g custom built starfire shallow cube with an oversized custom stand...
we have a winner!
ange062
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LOL, one of these days, one of these days...
I've been thinking about it a little too much already and planning out the stand. Ruh roh...Thanks for the comment! And trust me, if you read through the whole thread there have been PLENTY of times where I was down, the key is to figure out how to solve the problem and move forward! It's actually half the fun, when you look at it in retrospect (though often sucks when you are still in the battle!).
It's definitely aggressive towards new additions, I've had to start using a breeder box after acclimation to let the dottyback get used to "looking" at new additions. Normally only lasts for about a day though. Overall I'd say it's a nice addition, very colorful and lively. The aggressiveness hasn't been a big problem in my tank. And thanks for the compliment!
venom550pm
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sorry to hear about your losses bud. Dip, Dip, Dip. It's so easy and effective. I use 1/2 gallon verse a whole gallon and just use half the recommended dosage. Knock on wood, i haven't had any AEFW or Pyramid snails. I have had ich though a couple of times. Lost a blue hippo (in a previous much larger tank), a Potter's angel, and a Scott's Fairy Wrasse. Let's just say ich isn't fun. One of my clowns had it a few months ago, but he beat it!
Can't wait to see the pic of the new turaki!
Do you feed your clams at all?
Can't wait to see the pic of the new turaki!
Do you feed your clams at all?
ange062
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Caulerpa taxifolia, though I removed the last of it from the tank a few months back. Thanks for the comment on the tank!
ange062
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So I started on getting my Bubble Magus 3-way Dosing Pump setup today. I bought it last week, but have been trying to figure out how/where to set it up. My original thought was to use my nearly empty Kent Tech bottles, but decided I wanted something translucent so I could check the levels at a glance. Further, I didn't want to risk evap and changing concentration through a required vent hole in a solid container. My original thought was an IV saline drip bag, but found they were not refillable so added complication. I finally found a couple of sweet Platypus "canteens" that had a soft shell and 800mL capacity at my local high-end outdoors store. This should allow for about 60-days between refills at current dosing levels, all while staying sealed. I drilled out the included lids and added airline connects sealed with RTV silicone.
I had hoped to put the pump itself on the hollow section of the JBJ stand where the stilts are, but it was too thick to fit so had to cram it into my already cramped cabinet. Lesson learned? My next cabinet will be well oversized to allow for all equipment to be stored out of the way and allow for a work surface next to the tank for waterchanges and such.
Here is how it turned out:
I haven't quite figured out how to route the lines into the false wall sump area. I am waiting for my Tunze Osmolator to get here tomorrow so I can get a solution for all 4 tubes at one time.
I had hoped to put the pump itself on the hollow section of the JBJ stand where the stilts are, but it was too thick to fit so had to cram it into my already cramped cabinet. Lesson learned? My next cabinet will be well oversized to allow for all equipment to be stored out of the way and allow for a work surface next to the tank for waterchanges and such.
Here is how it turned out:
I haven't quite figured out how to route the lines into the false wall sump area. I am waiting for my Tunze Osmolator to get here tomorrow so I can get a solution for all 4 tubes at one time.
sczlars
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hey Ange,
I think you'll really enjoy having a doser. I just hooked one up last december, and its made a huge difference to my quality of life (I was manually dosing twice a day, when I was home), and also the quality of life of my tank; VERY stable parameters. I dose 2-part B-Ionic 6 times/24hrs now, and it also handles my topoff nicely.
--Lars
I think you'll really enjoy having a doser. I just hooked one up last december, and its made a huge difference to my quality of life (I was manually dosing twice a day, when I was home), and also the quality of life of my tank; VERY stable parameters. I dose 2-part B-Ionic 6 times/24hrs now, and it also handles my topoff nicely.
--Lars
ange062
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I couldn't agree with you more, twice daily topoffs and dosing schedule can wear at you!!
My BRS order came today, so I mixed up a gallon of Ca/Alk/Mg and letting it sit overnight before loading it up into my dosing system. I'll take a time-zero measurement of my Ca/Alk/Mg tonight and will test daily for about a week to see what kind of adjustment it's going to take moving from the Kent TechM to BRS. I am pretty sure the Kent stuff is more concentrated. I was using 12mL Ca/Alk and 3mL Mg. Currently I have the pump setup for 16mL Ca/Alk spread of 6 doses per day, and Mg at 3mL over 3 doses. The Bubble Magus pump states it's best accuracy is 1mL, so I chose the intervals based on current dosing amounts.
I also setup the Tunze Osmolator. I wasn't sure at first that it was going to fit, but managed to squeeze it in the right pump chamber and attach it to the side (not the back) of the tank. It keeps the water level perfect!! Pretty impressed. Only thing I need to figure out is where I can get a ~2g clear water container with a big enough opening to fit the topoff pump, I didn't realize it was a submersible type (thought I would just drop a line in the topoff container).
Oh, and I need a better looking system for all of the lines (3 dosing pump lines + ATO) to keep them separated but securely mounted to the side of the tank.
The tank and stand are so crammed now it's really got me thinking about moving to something bigger, or at least a stand for now!
ange062
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Holy crap, the weirdest thing just happened! My yellowtail damsel, the very first SW fish I ever owned, jumped out of the water in straight panic mode while I was messing with the tank. I thought I saw him bolt to the bottom of the tank but then couldn't find him, so I looked all around on the carpet behind and around the tank, and kept peeking into the false-wall sump area for him thinking that he cleared the wall and was in there.
After about 10min, I finally figured out where he was. Being eaten belly first by the elusive brown hitch hiker mithrax crab that I have been trying to get rid of for at least 6-mo now... Poor guy, I was just admiring how much he had grown in the year that I have had him, and how great he looked even for an easy to keep and super cheap fish.
I grabbed some foreceps and managed to rip two legs off the crab, but he escaped before I could smash his body and have a crab dinner. I've got "The Dude's" carcass sitting in a small glass cup propped against the rockwork in hopes of a sacrificial catch of that b@stard mithrax crab!
Totally explains what happened to all of my fish that went missing with no clue, 10-mins and The Dude was nearly 1/4 eaten, one night and there would have been no evidence. Other victims:
* Firefish (2nd fish I ever owned)
* Swales Swissguard Basslet
* Forktail Blenny
* Sunburst Anthias
I guess I should look at the bright side though, at least it wasn't a $125 designer clown...
After about 10min, I finally figured out where he was. Being eaten belly first by the elusive brown hitch hiker mithrax crab that I have been trying to get rid of for at least 6-mo now... Poor guy, I was just admiring how much he had grown in the year that I have had him, and how great he looked even for an easy to keep and super cheap fish.
I grabbed some foreceps and managed to rip two legs off the crab, but he escaped before I could smash his body and have a crab dinner. I've got "The Dude's" carcass sitting in a small glass cup propped against the rockwork in hopes of a sacrificial catch of that b@stard mithrax crab!
Totally explains what happened to all of my fish that went missing with no clue, 10-mins and The Dude was nearly 1/4 eaten, one night and there would have been no evidence. Other victims:
* Firefish (2nd fish I ever owned)
* Swales Swissguard Basslet
* Forktail Blenny
* Sunburst Anthias
I guess I should look at the bright side though, at least it wasn't a $125 designer clown...
venom550pm
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Get that crab out of there, its only a matter of time........i had a crab once i ended up finding his hiding spot, he had a nice hole in a rock, i couldn't get him out. So i took the rock out smashed it with a hammer and got him out. Then i took him to my LFS at the time and watched that darn crab become dinner for a Humuhumu (picasso) trigger. So satisfying
SaguaroSteve
Moved On
Get that crab out of there, its only a matter of time........i had a crab once i ended up finding his hiding spot, he had a nice hole in a rock, i couldn't get him out. So i took the rock out smashed it with a hammer and got him out. Then i took him to my LFS at the time and watched that darn crab become dinner for a Humuhumu (picasso) trigger. So satisfying
justice!!!!!!! :deadhorse:
ange062
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Get that crab out of there, its only a matter of time........i had a crab once i ended up finding his hiding spot, he had a nice hole in a rock, i couldn't get him out. So i took the rock out smashed it with a hammer and got him out. Then i took him to my LFS at the time and watched that darn crab become dinner for a Humuhumu (picasso) trigger. So satisfying
LOL, nice!! I'm not pulling my entire tank apart to catch him though. The trap I setup last night caught a crab, just not the right one, so I'll have to keep trying. Maybe I can just keep "tweezing" off more legs until he has none left!
Already got two of em...No kidding huh? Next tank will have 0 crabs in it!
As far as the doser, I have seen a lot of people use the Bubble Magus and haven't really heard any negative feedback. And I got it from my LFS for SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper then those expensive GHL's!
john miller
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Sorry to hear about "The Dude".
I'm real interested in hearing about the Tunze Osmolator. Thinking of getting one for the next build.
I'm real interested in hearing about the Tunze Osmolator. Thinking of getting one for the next build.
Hey Ange i have been lurking these forums for a while. I'm in love with you're whole setup hopefully mine turns out the same. Keep up the awesome work. http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t429/Jmreact/DSC02293.jpg
ange062
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Thanks for the condolences John. I was pretty bummed out about it. And what can I say about the Tunze... It's easy to setup, keeps the water nearly dead level, and fits the tank. What else is there to ask for?
Let me know if you want more info on the install and I'll snap some pics.Thanks!! I'll keep an eye out for your build thread, feel free to drop by anytime or PM me if you have any questions!
Thanks!! I'll also be looking for your build thread! And again, feel free to hit me up if you need anything!
