d2mini
Reef enthusiast
Looks cool, Biff!
Do you need to dose calcium for the halimeda?
Do you need to dose calcium for the halimeda?
Biff's Seahorse Tank
- Thread starter Bifferwine
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Aquatic
Reefing newb
Depending on the sea salt she uses and going by water changes, wouldn't that determine a huge part of calcium levels d2?
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Maybe, but I don't think so since there's so little of it. We'll see!
Picasso
Seahorse Whisperer
Wow, those look wild caught to me. He gives NO information about where they came from. They don't look very happy. I really hope they don't have to spend much time in that horrid cage he's got them in.
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Picasso
Seahorse Whisperer
Halimeda likes calcium but not tons of it, if she keeps her levels around 400-450 she should be ok, depends on her tank and stuff.
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wontonflip
I failed Kobayashi Maru
Lovin' it, Biff!! The rockwork looks awesome!!!!!
PRC
Stop Quoting Me!
Just an FYI..Halimeda grows like a weed in my tank. You can literally watch it grow day by day. I don't think you're going to need to dose any calcium.
Bifferwine
I am a girl
I spoke with John at reefcleaners, and he is sending out the remainder of my order on Monday. :)
RyanG
Reef enthusiast
Looks great Sarah....waiting for updated photos. But I know how that goes, especially for you.
Bifferwine
I am a girl
I'll post updated photos when I get the rest of the order in. :)
Picasso
Seahorse Whisperer
Bump, let's see the macro!
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Bifferwine
I am a girl
I will take pics of the tank tonight, and again when I get the rest of my macro in.
I'm also going to order some sponges and gorgs from TBS tonight.
I think I'm going to try out my 70 watt MH before I buy a 150 watt MH. To see if it lights it up okay.
BTW, I'm getting really impatient with this cycling thing. Is there any way to speed it up? The tank has been running for about a week now. I've been adding food to it when I feed my 90. I heard that if I add some StressZyme, I can skip the cycle. Is this true? I don't want to wait anymore. If I add some StressZyme, can I order the seahorses tomorrow? :lol:
I'm also going to order some sponges and gorgs from TBS tonight.
I think I'm going to try out my 70 watt MH before I buy a 150 watt MH. To see if it lights it up okay.
BTW, I'm getting really impatient with this cycling thing. Is there any way to speed it up? The tank has been running for about a week now. I've been adding food to it when I feed my 90. I heard that if I add some StressZyme, I can skip the cycle. Is this true? I don't want to wait anymore. If I add some StressZyme, can I order the seahorses tomorrow? :lol:
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little_fish
Moderator
Bwahahahahhahahhahahahahhahahah!
The stresszyme is so awesome it will make the seahorses appear in your tank overnight!
The stresszyme is so awesome it will make the seahorses appear in your tank overnight!
Picasso
Seahorse Whisperer
Biff, you're going to LOVE the TBS sponges, gorgs, and macro! It will add tons of color and fill your tank. Be sure to get the orange tree spongs (maybe 2) and the candelabra gorg. My horses live on the candelabra.
The sponges and gorgs, like your horses, are not big on light. You won't need to get kick butt lights for this tank. TBS has one macro that I'm totally in love with and I don't know the name. I'll shoot mine this evening so you can be sure to get it.
Catherine
The sponges and gorgs, like your horses, are not big on light. You won't need to get kick butt lights for this tank. TBS has one macro that I'm totally in love with and I don't know the name. I'll shoot mine this evening so you can be sure to get it.
Catherine
Bifferwine
I am a girl
I just placed an order with TBS. I ordered one each of their sponges, gorgs and one of their "plants" (whatever that means). Plus some random CUC to spread amongst my tanks.
I'm going to visit my two LFSs today to see if they have any gorgs and sponges as well (not likely). I figure whatever I buy can wait in the 90 until the seahorse tank is done cycling. Or, you know, I'll just dip them in StressZyme before I add them to the tank... That'll do the trick. :shock:
I'm going to visit my two LFSs today to see if they have any gorgs and sponges as well (not likely). I figure whatever I buy can wait in the 90 until the seahorse tank is done cycling. Or, you know, I'll just dip them in StressZyme before I add them to the tank... That'll do the trick. :shock:
dcantucson
Reef pro
Biff I paid a visit to Dan's yesterday and he was very low on stuff, so he said. He did look low but I still managed to find 4 things to spend money on.
He stated that he was getting a lot of stuff in today, so you may be in luck!
He stated that he was getting a lot of stuff in today, so you may be in luck!
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Hooray! Thanks for the info. I have not seen SEA carry any sponges or gorgs, and as much as I like Mike, I have a hard time stomaching their prices. Dan of SWSW always goes out of his way to help me and find me what I need -- including my pipefish!! I've seen gorgs and sponges there quite frequently, so hopefully he will have some today!
I want to get some more leathers too -- I have a lot of leathers in my 90, but am unsure if I want to move them over or not. The leathers will be good for the seahorse tank.
motorcyclereefer
I am Graffiti Petey
Just put in a damsel and that will speed up thecycle. Duh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Wouldn't 8 damsels be better?
little_fish
Moderator
No, 1 damsel for every gallon!
