Recent content by Chris in SC

I'll check out those products- thanks! I like Tropic Marin products anyway. I have never used frozen Cyclops, just the freeze dried version. After snootin' around on the 'net, I was coveting some Fauna Marin foods specifically formulated for Gorgs- but when I went to order some, most are out of...

Any area of sand that is not stirred can produce anaerobic bacteria in it. You are correct about the nasty bi-products created by that type of bacterium, but you have to suddenly stir the crap out of it after a long period of time. I appreciate the warning, but have maintained this tanks in this...

Depends on the type. Photosynthetic Gorgonian are super easy to maintain in a mature tank with decent lighting and the use of most any micro coral foods. Non-photosynthetic do not require light, are generally brightly colored and are considered difficult because you have to feed them near...

I already have from 4-6" deep sand beds in my tanks anyway. I only top-stir and have other critters to do it for me too. I know the new thinking is toward short sand beds in tanks- but if it ain't broke, I don't fix it- and it's worked great for me for a long time. I was just wondering about...

I have a spare 45g tank to mess with and will, like I said, take a hard look at the SPS group of corals. I'll have to pull a skimmer outta the mothballs. The ones that I use are used for water movement more than skimming. I have a 25 gal sump I can attach. I have a 14 that is where I do growouts...

Thanks Amber! I will check them out. I have an order coming in this week for a whole bunch of Gorgs from SeaLifeInc.net They have been in business for over 25 years, are dedicated to Reef Restoration, hand collect only- and the prices can't be beat! They have no middleman. Kara and Philipp are...

Yeah, I looked and yeah you're right. The pic I was talking about ( I just double-checked ) was on the AquaCon site- check it out ( Dunno how to send a link ) about halfway down the Gorg page. If you look, you will understand my question. I was going to order from here until I checked the BBB...

I wonder if increased flow wouldn't be a good idea in that case Brittany? I am reading conflicting ideas as whether they prefer turbulent or laminar flow. I have read until my eyes are falling outta my head! I guess I'll set it up how it makes sense and go from there. Anybody have any thoughts...

I have a coupla SPS pieces, but to have a whole tank worth, although beautiful to be sure- seems like a whole lot more work than I want to do these days! Hats off! Umm...since you haven't REALLY been busy...<G> wow that's a lot of stuff going on for sure. I am past all of that now and do not...

I have a coupla SPS pieces, but to have a whole tank worth, although beautiful to be sure- seems like a whole lot more work than I want to do these days! Hats off! Umm...since you haven't REALLY been busy...<G> wow that's a lot of stuff going on for sure.

Good to know- thanks.

Hey- let me know how they do and if they seem appropriate to you for adding to my mix for Gorgs will you? I have no remote clue as to how small they are. Yeah, I can look it up- but I like to hear how people using things like them. Books are..books. Thanks!

Do you have any algae eating critters in there? Man o man- I want an Orange Tree one day when I grow up! <G> I have 2 Yellow Fingers on order from my Fav online store. My first foray into NPS Gorgs. They can go hang out with the Fat Head Dendros and the Neon Green Nepthia. The other 6 on the...

I target feed my PS Gorgs now and will be doing the same with the NPS. I feed Marine Snow, Cyclopeeze, Coral Frenzy, instant and fresh hatched Nauplii, mixed Pods, Krill Fines, crushed pellet, and will have a standing order for a phyto/zoo plank mix I learned about last week. I want to check...