Woot New Corals!

Kazzy · 08-29-2007, 11:39 PM

My dad was finally in a buying mood when we headed to the LFS and we left 15 minutes after closing(I am good friends with the owner on a local forum) out the back door with a 4 almost 5 headed hammer(normal glowy green and brown coloration) and 3-4 stalks of lavender finger leather coral. We found stable places for them in our rockwork and I took pics of the new arrivals which will hopefully be uploaded tomorrow! The hammer is already perking up and will probably be fully extended before lights out!

AQTCJAK · 08-29-2007, 11:43 PM

lets see pictures

Kazzy · 08-29-2007, 11:47 PM

Already answered that I can't till tomorrow because I use my mom's camera for fish pictures(only she knows how to upload them), because mine is terrible at taking them, and she is in bed and really tired from the pep rally whereas I am all hyped up on sugar and happiness from getting new corals!!

Kazzy · 08-31-2007, 07:12 PM

PICTURE TIME!!!
This is the Lavender Finger Coral when we got it.

This is it now, unfortunately:

On the bright side, our new hammer is thriving happily:
This is it when we first got it in:

This is now:

Sorry it's a little blurry, I took it without the flash to capture its coloration.
Any ideas as to why the finger would be doing this? It came out of more powerful lighting, and it wasn't in the direct flow(we have a 400 powerhead like 3 inches away pointing right at it, is this a bad thing?).

Dentoid · 08-31-2007, 07:30 PM

Your leather may just be acclimating to its new surroundings. I think moderate flow (what ever that is) is what they like. My understanding is that they often produce a waxy mucus that requires flow to wash it away. Direct laminar flow can not be good.

Nice hammer!

lcstorc · 08-31-2007, 07:43 PM

My finger leather does not like strong flow. I have had to adjust the powerhead to accomodate it. They do however go on pouting sprees particularly when stressed so I would give it a couple of days and then perhaps adjust to a lower flow area.
Hammer looks great.
I so miss mine.

Kazzy · 08-31-2007, 07:58 PM

I think I may shift the powerhead so that it won't be hitting the leather directly if the leather doesn't start to perk up. I am hoping my clowns will notice the hammer. It would be rather difficult for them to fit in there together but they could probably manage. Fingers crossed they'll host it!

bluespotjawfish · 08-31-2007, 10:51 PM

Looks like you have some nice prizes! The leather doesn't like the direct flow, so I would adjust your pump as soon as you can. Make sure there is still flow around it, but not directly aimed at it.

Kazzy · 08-31-2007, 11:55 PM

My dad has decided to just turn off the powerhead blowing at it for a while and see if it helps, so hopefully it will!

08-29-2007, 11:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kazzy Scopas Tang Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KS Posts: 440 View Gallery Karma Komment	Woot New Corals! My dad was finally in a buying mood when we headed to the LFS and we left 15 minutes after closing(I am good friends with the owner on a local forum) out the back door with a 4 almost 5 headed hammer(normal glowy green and brown coloration) and 3-4 stalks of lavender finger leather coral. We found stable places for them in our rockwork and I took pics of the new arrivals which will hopefully be uploaded tomorrow! The hammer is already perking up and will probably be fully extended before lights out! __________________ Grant New favorite quote: I would not, could not BUY YOUR LOAN. I would not, could not MAKE MONEY FAST. I would not, could not SEND NO CA$H. I would not, could not SEE YOUR SITE. I would not, could not EAT VEG-I-MITE. I do_not_like GREEN CARDS AND SPAM! Mandarin Policeman http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

08-29-2007, 11:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,131 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Woot New Corals! lets see pictures __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

08-29-2007, 11:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kazzy Scopas Tang Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KS Posts: 440 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Woot New Corals! Already answered that I can't till tomorrow because I use my mom's camera for fish pictures(only she knows how to upload them), because mine is terrible at taking them, and she is in bed and really tired from the pep rally whereas I am all hyped up on sugar and happiness from getting new corals!! __________________ Grant New favorite quote: I would not, could not BUY YOUR LOAN. I would not, could not MAKE MONEY FAST. I would not, could not SEND NO CA$H. I would not, could not SEE YOUR SITE. I would not, could not EAT VEG-I-MITE. I do_not_like GREEN CARDS AND SPAM! Mandarin Policeman http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

08-31-2007, 07:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kazzy Scopas Tang Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KS Posts: 440 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Woot New Corals! PICTURE TIME!!! This is the Lavender Finger Coral when we got it. This is it now, unfortunately: On the bright side, our new hammer is thriving happily: This is it when we first got it in: This is now: Sorry it's a little blurry, I took it without the flash to capture its coloration. Any ideas as to why the finger would be doing this? It came out of more powerful lighting, and it wasn't in the direct flow(we have a 400 powerhead like 3 inches away pointing right at it, is this a bad thing?). __________________ Grant New favorite quote: I would not, could not BUY YOUR LOAN. I would not, could not MAKE MONEY FAST. I would not, could not SEND NO CA$H. I would not, could not SEE YOUR SITE. I would not, could not EAT VEG-I-MITE. I do_not_like GREEN CARDS AND SPAM! Mandarin Policeman http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

08-31-2007, 07:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Woot New Corals! Your leather may just be acclimating to its new surroundings. I think moderate flow (what ever that is) is what they like. My understanding is that they often produce a waxy mucus that requires flow to wash it away. Direct laminar flow can not be good. Nice hammer! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

08-31-2007, 07:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Woot New Corals! My finger leather does not like strong flow. I have had to adjust the powerhead to accomodate it. They do however go on pouting sprees particularly when stressed so I would give it a couple of days and then perhaps adjust to a lower flow area. Hammer looks great. I so miss mine. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

08-31-2007, 07:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kazzy Scopas Tang Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KS Posts: 440 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Woot New Corals! I think I may shift the powerhead so that it won't be hitting the leather directly if the leather doesn't start to perk up. I am hoping my clowns will notice the hammer. It would be rather difficult for them to fit in there together but they could probably manage. Fingers crossed they'll host it! __________________ Grant New favorite quote: I would not, could not BUY YOUR LOAN. I would not, could not MAKE MONEY FAST. I would not, could not SEND NO CA$H. I would not, could not SEE YOUR SITE. I would not, could not EAT VEG-I-MITE. I do_not_like GREEN CARDS AND SPAM! Mandarin Policeman http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

08-31-2007, 10:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,221 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Woot New Corals! Looks like you have some nice prizes! The leather doesn't like the direct flow, so I would adjust your pump as soon as you can. Make sure there is still flow around it, but not directly aimed at it. __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

08-31-2007, 11:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kazzy Scopas Tang Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KS Posts: 440 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Woot New Corals! My dad has decided to just turn off the powerhead blowing at it for a while and see if it helps, so hopefully it will! __________________ Grant New favorite quote: I would not, could not BUY YOUR LOAN. I would not, could not MAKE MONEY FAST. I would not, could not SEND NO CA$H. I would not, could not SEE YOUR SITE. I would not, could not EAT VEG-I-MITE. I do_not_like GREEN CARDS AND SPAM! Mandarin Policeman http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

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