Too many hairy mushrooms....

AkaSlyGuy · 05-08-2007, 11:15 PM

I have let some green hairy mushrooms get out of hand in my tank. They completely cover the top of one of my largest rocks. What would you do? They are rather large and I know that most attempts to cut them off will result in new shrooms from the remaining pieces. I guess I could try to trade the rock for another with someone??? Pic shows rock with shrooms on top left.

Joe

DaBird · 05-08-2007, 11:18 PM

I think it looks cool, what would you rather have in that spot?

Dentoid · 05-08-2007, 11:19 PM

I second that DaBird!

DrHank · 05-08-2007, 11:26 PM

I agree, however if you feel it is a problem, trading it for a good piece of rock free of mushrooms is an excellent idea. You should have no problem in finding someone who would be happy to trade.

vdituri · 05-09-2007, 12:27 AM

Will they move onto smaller rocks if you pile rocks right next to them like zenia? Then you could start selling them back to lfs and/or trading them. don't know if that will work with mushrooms. It worked with my zenia.

Witfull · 05-09-2007, 12:58 AM

make them shrivel and them chisel of the sectionof rock that each is attached too. place on sand bed for a week or so till each opens up nicely...sell them for appx 15$ each,,,,,its a profit.

Cassette87 · 05-09-2007, 02:25 AM

I also think it looks pretty nice the way it is!

YumSaltWater · 05-09-2007, 03:42 AM

looks like i triple that lookin cool vote.

AkaSlyGuy · 05-09-2007, 06:24 AM

I appreciate the compliments. I am not sure what I will do. I guess I just have some large pieces that are taking up a lot of space in my aquarium. I bought a couple of new corals this weekend and I had a hard time displaying them the way I would like to because of this. I have a huge frogspawn in the middle of th tank. It is the size of a basketball. Really!!! I know I could make some money breaking it up, but I just can't make myself do it.

Joe

charlir1954 · 05-09-2007, 10:56 AM

You want to add more? I think you have one beautiful looking tank as you have it now. lol. I guess you can make me #4.

BigAl07 · 05-09-2007, 11:27 AM

#5 Here! Your FrogSpawn is freaking AWESOME! That's my FAV coral and I only hope and DREAM Mine can thrive like yours. Any tricks/secrets? Mine is doing VERY well so I shouldn't complain but WOW! I gotta give credit where it's due!!

I hope my newly aquired shrooms do as well as yours. They have so much personality that I can sit and watch them react to the light changes day in and out!

Again GREAT tank!!

Allen

rDr4g0n · 05-09-2007, 07:14 PM

that is INDEED an amazing frogspawn!!!!! it never occured to me how pretty those would be if they were freakin huge lol

AkaSlyGuy · 05-09-2007, 11:03 PM

Thanks guys and gals. This tank has a couple other additions since the below pic was taken. It is 100g. Lighting is currently 4 -110watt VHO on Icecap ballast. I have purchased 2 - 250w MH Retro kits with icecap ballasts. Just have to build a taller canopy for it all.

sasquatch · 05-09-2007, 11:38 PM

Slyguy, you only have one option you MUST start another tank I rest my case lol. Steve

BigAl07 · 05-09-2007, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sasquatch

Slyguy, you only have one option you MUST start another tank I rest my case lol. Steve

And send Me some of your stuff ASAP!!

Allen

05-08-2007, 11:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
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DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,758 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Too many hairy mushrooms.... I agree, however if you feel it is a problem, trading it for a good piece of rock free of mushrooms is an excellent idea. You should have no problem in finding someone who would be happy to trade. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

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vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Too many hairy mushrooms.... Will they move onto smaller rocks if you pile rocks right next to them like zenia? Then you could start selling them back to lfs and/or trading them. don't know if that will work with mushrooms. It worked with my zenia. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

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BigAl07 Do I look as lost as I am Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 21,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Too many hairy mushrooms.... #5 Here! Your FrogSpawn is freaking AWESOME! That's my FAV coral and I only hope and DREAM Mine can thrive like yours. Any tricks/secrets? Mine is doing VERY well so I shouldn't complain but WOW! I gotta give credit where it's due!! I hope my newly aquired shrooms do as well as yours. They have so much personality that I can sit and watch them react to the light changes day in and out! Again GREAT tank!! Allen __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!!* Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...currentNO3-((%WC.01)currentNO3)=finalNO3 (thanks Luukosian) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Gone but not forgotten BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

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