Ordering LR during the Winter vs Summer?
- Thread starter tygger
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The main disadvantage i've noticed is that during the winter the weather doesn't cooperate as much which prevents tbs from harvesting as frequently as they'd like to. This means - backorder. But in a way - this is almost kinda good because when *we* the aquarist think we're ready - waiting the extra time can't do anything but good for the tank. At least, this is the way I see it!
Hurrying can only lead to trouble right?
As for your question on the hitch-hikers, I have no clue. I'd assume there should be no difference.
Phil
Hurrying can only lead to trouble right?
As for your question on the hitch-hikers, I have no clue. I'd assume there should be no difference.
Phil
We have received packages both a July and November and there is a difference. The most striking was the mantis shrimp. The November 50 lb package had 3 total and they were all about 1" long. They hid in small worm holes and were a pain to catch. It took almost 2 months to catch the last one.phil519 said:
The July 70 lb package had 6 (thats six) 2 - 3" mantis in it. Big felles!
We have an extra 75 gal tank that we set up prior to receiving a shipment and everything goes into it before going into the main tank. We examin every piece of rock under water. The shotest time was about 30 minutes and the longest was 2 days for any one piece of rock. In this examination process we are able to check every hole and because of their size in the summer shipment we were able to catch everyone except one easily before going into the main tank. We finally got the last one when we were able to identify him hiding in one of the top rocks.Also, the vegitation is minimal in the winter. Sponges were about the same.
Gary
Great info. So far (4 weeks) my 35 package has no mantis - but the second shipment has yet to arrive. My only bad hitchhikers appear to be a half dozen or so gorilla crabs that are all smaller than 1/2 inch in length. They are more afraid of my maroon clown than anything else. Still when I see em I catch em. (just one left)
Gary - that is a great idea about QT'ing the rock first. Unfortunately I don't have any extra large tanks sitting around. Do you run a PH or airstone while the rock is in the water? TIA.
Gary - that is a great idea about QT'ing the rock first. Unfortunately I don't have any extra large tanks sitting around. Do you run a PH or airstone while the rock is in the water? TIA.
We use power heads and heaters just like the normal tank. The water is the same as in the tank. We turn everything on at least 24 hours before the shipment arrives so the water temp will be the same a the tank.phil519 said:
You might be able to find a friend that has a spare 50. Fill it about half full of water (same as was used for your main tank already prepaired), get your emergancy stand by heater and power heads and start it all going. Then when the shipment arrives, we take each piece of rock and place it in this tank spreading everything out. This way we can examine them.
This is a fun time as we can start examining all the sides of each piece. This one would be best 'there'. NO, I like it better 'over there' with this other one on top.
In the process, we are able to keep the rock always under water and go after some of the critters we don't want.
This process has worked very well for us.
Gary
