Ritteri Nem

[Catchoftheday]

So i took a video of my tank . really i just would like to get some input on my ritteri Nem i was told it looks starving what do you think ? Also do you think it has to much flow ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD_vm1Q4eF8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[PAZE]

I've always been a believer, if its to much flow he'll move on his own where theres less flow.

 

[Reefvette]

Does it eat?

 

[Catchoftheday]

Does it eat?

Yes it eats lot i spot feed and it also catchs food when i feed my fish

 

[garygb]

That is a lot of flow. I don't know that it's too much, but that much certainly isn't necessary. It looks healthy to me. I don't see anything that would make me think it is starving.

 

[Catchoftheday]

That is a lot of flow. I don't know that it's too much, but that much certainly isn't necessary. It looks healthy to me. I don't see anything that would make me think it is starving.

I have had the Ritteri for about 3 month and to me it has not change to much really just the size it has gotten a little bit bigger . the Person that told me it look starving is because the lenghth of its tentacles so just wanted to see what you all think . As for the flow i just change my return pump from a Mag 9.5 to a 12 . i love the look of the nem now . I guess if it is to much it will move by its self

 

[Catchoftheday]

here is one more video

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[Ostara]

Tentacle length looks fine to me; definitely not the stubby "starved" look. I have one that has longer tentacles and one that has shorter, and their tentacles don't always look the same throughout the day. As for flow, that does look like a lot if it's constant. Mine are both pretty close to a Vortech in Reef Crest mode and seem to like it, but it provides them with periods of calm as well as very strong current that blows them around. The one with longer tentacles moved slightly to the side to get less flow, but the one with shorter tentacles stays where it gets fully blasted. As someone mentioned in the other thread, I'd also recommend moving the powerheads a little to get some more dispersal of flow. It seems to be doing fine with that much flow, but backing it off a bit won't hurt it and will make it easier for the poor clowns to stay in it.

The only comment I would make is that it looks a little pale to me, but that could easily be the lighting or camera. Mine are also under 6 ATI bulbs; what combination are you using?

 

[Catchoftheday]

Tentacle length looks fine to me; definitely not the stubby "starved" look. I have one that has longer tentacles and one that has shorter, and their tentacles don't always look the same throughout the day. As for flow, that does look like a lot if it's constant. Mine are both pretty close to a Vortech in Reef Crest mode and seem to like it, but it provides them with periods of calm as well as very strong current that blows them around. The one with longer tentacles moved slightly to the side to get less flow, but the one with shorter tentacles stays where it gets fully blasted. As someone mentioned in the other thread, I'd also recommend moving the powerheads a little to get some more dispersal of flow. It seems to be doing fine with that much flow, but backing it off a bit won't hurt it and will make it easier for the poor clowns to stay in it.

The only comment I would make is that it looks a little pale to me, but that could easily be the lighting or camera. Mine are also under 6 ATI bulbs; what combination are you using?

Thank you i will try and move the power heas a little . as for the the Bulbs
I have
2white
2 purple Pluss
1 coral plus
1 Blue pluss

 

[Catchoftheday]

So I changes the Flow i think is look much better . Also the clowns are happy that they are not getting blown all around
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[Ostara]

That looks great, Catch! Still plenty of flow for it, and the clowns definitely seem happier. Your bulb combination seems perfect. The whites are Aquablue Specials, right? Out of curiosity, what color is the base? I can't really tell in the video.

 

[Catchoftheday]

That looks great, Catch! Still plenty of flow for it, and the clowns definitely seem happier. Your bulb combination seems perfect. The whites are Aquablue Specials, right? Out of curiosity, what color is the base? I can't really tell in the video.

Im not sure if the bulbs are Aquabule specil . and the base is Tan

 

[Catchoftheday]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DAIk6eu2Zv4#/watch?v=DAIk6eu2Zv4 ok so i think i have the flow were i like it and the ritteri like it . tell me what you think

 

[BigCountry74]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DAIk6eu2Zv4#/watch?v=DAIk6eu2Zv4 ok so i think i have the flow were i like it and the ritteri like it . tell me what you think

MUCH better.

very nice ritteri also.

 

[BigCountry74]

hey what kind of powerheads are those? I have a 135g with 4 950s, and when I run all 4 i am super paranoid they are going to suck up one of my condy nems since they are still very small). so i am running only 2 atm, which seems to be a good flow for them. but ideally would like to keep all 4 running for the rest of the tank etc.

i read something about a mesh screen mod wrapped around the powerhead intakes (which would be the whole outside case for mine?)

edit, quick google search revealed this, replacement screen mesh from Home Depot. I will pick some up tonight and sleep better at least....lol

http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww85/KimPrentice/DSC_0473.jpg

 

[Catchoftheday]

hey what kind of powerheads are those? I have a 135g with 4 950s, and when I run all 4 i am super paranoid they are going to suck up one of my condy nems since they are still very small). so i am running only 2 atm, which seems to be a good flow for them. but ideally would like to keep all 4 running for the rest of the tank etc.

i read something about a mesh screen mod wrapped around the powerhead intakes (which would be the whole outside case for mine?)

edit, quick google search revealed this, replacement screen mesh from Home Depot. I will pick some up tonight and sleep better at least....lol

http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww85/KimPrentice/DSC_0473.jpg

I have 2 hydor koralia evolution 1050 and
1 hydor koralia evolution 1400
1 Koralia #1
They are all on a JBJ wave maker at 10 seconds a piece

 

[Catchoftheday]

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