New here.. Got percs hosting a condylactis! Awsome!

Jova · 05-12-2007, 01:43 AM

Hey folks... I'm new to this forum, however, not new to the reef aquarium scene at all. I've had 2 reef tanks for around 6 years now, but I got out of the hobby when my house was robbed 2 years ago and the culprits poured a bottle of my hairspray into my tank, which killed everything. After 2 years of being poor and not able to afford to get the tank up and running again, I now have it set up and looking good once more! So far, I just have a 55 gallon and a 29 gallon, the 55 being my primary tank. I just dropped 120 lbs of some VERY nice live rock from premiumaquatics.com in it... (check out that site, their rock is second to none, and it is VERY affordable) and the only fish I have are 2 percula clowns. The great thing about my tank as of now is that my 2 percs are hosting my condylactis anemone, which from what I've heard, is very rare. Anyways, good to be on the forums, and even better to be back in the hobby. I'll get pics posted here as soon as I figure out how to do so. Nice to meet ya'll... Later on.

woolfe · 05-12-2007, 06:27 AM

OMG!!!! That's so messed up. They robbed your house and what as an added insult they killed your tank? I would have lost my mind!

I"m glad you got things back up and running again. Welcome to RS.

lcstorc · 05-12-2007, 10:38 AM

Welcome to RS!
Sorry to hear what happened to your tank. That is just plain mean. I have never understood why someone would do something so destructive like that.
Glad to hear you are back in the hobby.
Post some pice when you can.

Dentoid · 05-12-2007, 11:24 AM

That just ain't right! It's not enough to rob you, but they have be destructive as well. People like that are weak, puny roaches of society. Anyway, welcome to the Sanctuary. We can help you get back on the right track! It is very rare and unnatural for a Pacific species of Clown fish to host with an Atlantic species of anemone. There is a chance that the anemone will someday not recognize the clown and have it for lunch. Your Clown is hosting out of necessity (shelter and protection) and convenience (no recognizable Pacfice anemone). Best of luck with this pairing.

Snelly40 · 05-12-2007, 11:47 AM

thats scary, ive always hoped, that if i did get robbed, that someone would just leave the tank alone. Take my HDTV and surround sound and all my dvd's, but please dont hurt the fish

cheeks69 · 05-12-2007, 12:40 PM

Welcome to RS Jova

Although not very common I have seen Clowns being hosted by Atlantic Anemones. My LFS had a very large Condy hosting a pair of Maroon Clowns.

DrHank · 05-12-2007, 03:40 PM

Sorry to hear about your tanks but glad that you made it back. That's why my security system includes a 115 lb Rottweiller. She's a real sweetie with the family and friends but wouldn't hesitate to take control of the situation if someone broke in.

I'm not crazy about the clownfish/condy pairing. I'd see about getting a more suitable anenome and trade out the condy. It would be better for all concerned.

blue_eyes53813 · 05-12-2007, 04:53 PM

Hello welcome to RS... Sorry to hear about your tank.... Maybe we can think of a booby trap ( hopefully it never happens again)...

We have alot of great minds here... We will get those robbers ..

KimPossible · 05-12-2007, 05:57 PM

That was a HORRIBLE thing for someone to do!!... with out a doubt adding insult to injury. Welcome Jova were happy you decided to join us

boozeman · 05-12-2007, 06:00 PM

Rougiem · 05-12-2007, 09:57 PM

Sorry to hear about the sickos who trashed your tank...Welcome to the Sanctuary!

Cheers!

Jova · 05-14-2007, 02:53 AM

Got some pics up now... let's hope I can post them correctly.. I'm new at this

Lemme know what yall think of how it looks so far. Thanx!

Dentoid · 05-14-2007, 03:48 PM

Looking good Jova! I especially like that DSB. Tell us more about your systems equipment, filtration, lighting etc.

vdituri · 05-14-2007, 03:52 PM

I feel you. My apartment was broken into last December ( I know, merry Christmas!) That was the 2nd thought that went through my mind. Did they mess with my tank? Luckily they didn't. They just wanted my computer.
Karma to you

Jova · 05-15-2007, 02:59 AM

Dentoid: Thanx for the compliment, much appreciated! As far as my setup goes: The lighting is a Coralife power compact system with 2 actinic 65 watt bulbs and 2 8k bulbs. I have a CPR backpack for the filtration. I have about 120lbs of live rock, 50 of which was recently purchased from premiumaquatics.com, and the rest was my old live rock from before the vandalism. I gave the rock to a friend of mine after my tank got waxed, and he kept it in his tank for over 2 years until I was ready to get my tank going again. Then, I brought half of my old rock back, and bought the new rock and mixed them together. The sand bed is original, is is about 6 years old now, and was purchased from inland aquatics. As far as other equipment goes, I just use several different powerheads hooked up to one of those fancy powerstrip/wavemakers (can't remember what it's called) I have somewhat of a "poorboy" setup, but it's always worked for me

05-12-2007, 01:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jova Bryozoan Join Date: May 2007 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 45 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	New here.. Got percs hosting a condylactis! Awsome! Hey folks... I'm new to this forum, however, not new to the reef aquarium scene at all. I've had 2 reef tanks for around 6 years now, but I got out of the hobby when my house was robbed 2 years ago and the culprits poured a bottle of my hairspray into my tank, which killed everything. After 2 years of being poor and not able to afford to get the tank up and running again, I now have it set up and looking good once more! So far, I just have a 55 gallon and a 29 gallon, the 55 being my primary tank. I just dropped 120 lbs of some VERY nice live rock from premiumaquatics.com in it... (check out that site, their rock is second to none, and it is VERY affordable) and the only fish I have are 2 percula clowns. The great thing about my tank as of now is that my 2 percs are hosting my condylactis anemone, which from what I've heard, is very rare. Anyways, good to be on the forums, and even better to be back in the hobby. I'll get pics posted here as soon as I figure out how to do so. Nice to meet ya'll... Later on.

05-12-2007, 06:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
woolfe Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 275 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New here.. Got percs hosting a condylactis! Awsome! OMG!!!! That's so messed up. They robbed your house and what as an added insult they killed your tank? I would have lost my mind! I"m glad you got things back up and running again. Welcome to RS. __________________ Wendy 90 gal reef w/ a 29 gal seahorse tank connected. 30 gal. nano w/ Maroons

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New here.. Got percs hosting a condylactis! Awsome! Welcome to RS! Sorry to hear what happened to your tank. That is just plain mean. I have never understood why someone would do something so destructive like that. Glad to hear you are back in the hobby. Post some pice when you can. __________________ 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

05-12-2007, 11:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New here.. Got percs hosting a condylactis! Awsome! That just ain't right! It's not enough to rob you, but they have be destructive as well. People like that are weak, puny roaches of society. Anyway, welcome to the Sanctuary. We can help you get back on the right track! It is very rare and unnatural for a Pacific species of Clown fish to host with an Atlantic species of anemone. There is a chance that the anemone will someday not recognize the clown and have it for lunch. Your Clown is hosting out of necessity (shelter and protection) and convenience (no recognizable Pacfice anemone). Best of luck with this pairing. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,843 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New here.. Got percs hosting a condylactis! Awsome! thats scary, ive always hoped, that if i did get robbed, that someone would just leave the tank alone. Take my HDTV and surround sound and all my dvd's, but please dont hurt the fish __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society*

05-12-2007, 12:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,707 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New here.. Got percs hosting a condylactis! Awsome! Welcome to RS Jova Although not very common I have seen Clowns being hosted by Atlantic Anemones. My LFS had a very large Condy hosting a pair of Maroon Clowns. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

05-12-2007, 03:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New here.. Got percs hosting a condylactis! Awsome! Sorry to hear about your tanks but glad that you made it back. That's why my security system includes a 115 lb Rottweiller. She's a real sweetie with the family and friends but wouldn't hesitate to take control of the situation if someone broke in. I'm not crazy about the clownfish/condy pairing. I'd see about getting a more suitable anenome and trade out the condy. It would be better for all concerned. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

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blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,634 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New here.. Got percs hosting a condylactis! Awsome! Hello welcome to RS... Sorry to hear about your tank.... Maybe we can think of a booby trap ( hopefully it never happens again)... We have alot of great minds here... We will get those robbers .. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

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KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New here.. Got percs hosting a condylactis! Awsome! That was a HORRIBLE thing for someone to do!!... with out a doubt adding insult to injury. Welcome Jova were happy you decided to join us __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

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Rougiem Ichthy Inquisitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggest Little City In The World Posts: 2,898 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New here.. Got percs hosting a condylactis! Awsome! Sorry to hear about the sickos who trashed your tank...Welcome to the Sanctuary! Cheers! __________________ "Apes don't read philosophy." "Yes they do Otto, they just don't understand it." Intial School Tank Set Up and Progress

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Jova Bryozoan Join Date: May 2007 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 45 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New here.. Got percs hosting a condylactis! Awsome! Got some pics up now... let's hope I can post them correctly.. I'm new at this Lemme know what yall think of how it looks so far. Thanx!

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Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New here.. Got percs hosting a condylactis! Awsome! Looking good Jova! I especially like that DSB. Tell us more about your systems equipment, filtration, lighting etc. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,730 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New here.. Got percs hosting a condylactis! Awsome! I feel you. My apartment was broken into last December ( I know, merry Christmas!) That was the 2nd thought that went through my mind. Did they mess with my tank? Luckily they didn't. They just wanted my computer. Karma to you __________________ 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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Jova Bryozoan Join Date: May 2007 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 45 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New here.. Got percs hosting a condylactis! Awsome! Dentoid: Thanx for the compliment, much appreciated! As far as my setup goes: The lighting is a Coralife power compact system with 2 actinic 65 watt bulbs and 2 8k bulbs. I have a CPR backpack for the filtration. I have about 120lbs of live rock, 50 of which was recently purchased from premiumaquatics.com, and the rest was my old live rock from before the vandalism. I gave the rock to a friend of mine after my tank got waxed, and he kept it in his tank for over 2 years until I was ready to get my tank going again. Then, I brought half of my old rock back, and bought the new rock and mixed them together. The sand bed is original, is is about 6 years old now, and was purchased from inland aquatics. As far as other equipment goes, I just use several different powerheads hooked up to one of those fancy powerstrip/wavemakers (can't remember what it's called) I have somewhat of a "poorboy" setup, but it's always worked for me

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