flojo
Reefing newb
That's pretty impressive to have a built in right away. Did you just have the spare room available? That's awesome. Looks good so far.
Tell me if you've heard this one before...
- Thread starter bigploch
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I wouldn't say it was avaliable. I just demo'd the wife's gift wrap storage and remodeled the room. It's nice because there is a slop sink and a floor drain right next to the tank. Half of the room is my laundry room and the other half was storage. I just found a few new homes for some stuff and did a better job of utilizing the space.
Yikes this stuff sounds crazy check out http://www.fishchannel.com/fish-news/2007-october/071026-caulerpa.aspx. It sounds like I need to burn it.
yote
In Memoriam
Soak it in gas for a month before setting fire to it.:D
sferris1
Reefing newb
very nice!!!
yote
In Memoriam
I did use some algae as a wodden in my muzzleloader once:mrgreen:
Of course I let it dry out first.
dustin_P74
Reef enthusiast
any mushroom or ricordea will do nicely, and a lawnmower blenny would be a nice addition and they will tear through the algae
Piggy
Reef enthusiast
Tank is looking really good. Try not to add to much to fast. Give the tank a chance to mature.
Bifferwine
I am a girl
How about a foxface rabbitfish?
VENOMOUS
The Foxface has venom in its dorsal and anal fins, and will use them as a weapon. This can inflict a nasty, painful sting to the aquarist who isn't paying close attention when working inside the tank. It will hurt for days.
from http://www.reefpedia.com/index.php/Foxface_Rabbitfish
Hmmm. Is this true? Do you always/ever wear gloves in the tank?
That would be interesting for me with 30"+ deep tank. No gloves long enough. Very beautiful fish though. Just not sure if that's the way I want to start out. Thanks for the info though. I was looking at one at the LFS today, ironically enough. Wanted to do some research first though. I reall like the filefish. Not just yet.
The Foxface has venom in its dorsal and anal fins, and will use them as a weapon. This can inflict a nasty, painful sting to the aquarist who isn't paying close attention when working inside the tank. It will hurt for days.
from http://www.reefpedia.com/index.php/Foxface_Rabbitfish
Hmmm. Is this true? Do you always/ever wear gloves in the tank?
That would be interesting for me with 30"+ deep tank. No gloves long enough. Very beautiful fish though. Just not sure if that's the way I want to start out. Thanks for the info though. I was looking at one at the LFS today, ironically enough. Wanted to do some research first though. I reall like the filefish. Not just yet.
dustin_P74
Reef enthusiast
its true that they can sting you but i never had a problem when i had one, never wore gloves in the tank and it never even flared up when i put my hand next to it
Bifferwine
I am a girl
It's one of the most commonly kept fish in this hobby, as far as algae grazers go. Yes, it's venomous, but it's very rare to get stung by one. They are great fish.
yote
In Memoriam
Just pay attention to where the foxface is at when your working in the tank.
Besides getting stung dont hurt that bad,just like sticking wet hands into an open breaker box.
Besides getting stung dont hurt that bad,just like sticking wet hands into an open breaker box.
Piggy
Reef enthusiast
I have one also. He always goes hide when I'm working in the tank. Whenever I put the tongs in the tank he thinks its feeding time. He love his algae sheets.
Oscarsdad608
Reef enthusiast
That is one fish I want when I get my bigger system years down the road. I am pushing it now with the amount of fish I have.
Ok so some more questions for you all (at least the ones that may actually know what they are talking about)...
First a current FTS
I have my tank next to my bar combining two of my favorite hobbies...
Kind of a wide selection if anyone's thirsty ... and local of course.
Ah, but I digress. To my questions...
What kind of algae am I dealing with here...
and here...
Is this cyano?
And will the snails be enough to keep itunder control? It was everywhere and then the green stuff started taking over. I used tap water to get things started but now am running RO water.
And what is going on with this shroom stretching out like this?
Thats all for now...
First a current FTS
I have my tank next to my bar combining two of my favorite hobbies...
Kind of a wide selection if anyone's thirsty ... and local of course.
Ah, but I digress. To my questions...
What kind of algae am I dealing with here...
and here...
Is this cyano?
And will the snails be enough to keep itunder control? It was everywhere and then the green stuff started taking over. I used tap water to get things started but now am running RO water.
And what is going on with this shroom stretching out like this?
Thats all for now...
dustin_P74
Reef enthusiast
the first two look like turf algae, and the shroom might be stretched out because it might be splitting. and if that is turf algae the only good things for eating it will be a nudibranch and your hands and also maybe an urchin
