Leather coral - where can i put them? - Page 3

FCatCH76 · 11-02-2009, 02:18 PM

they will attach but it takes some time and the flow may move the base back and forth to increase the time it normally would take. What I have done in the past is the toothpick trick. On the frags and the mother colony I have placed a toothpick (try to get the sharpest you can for a not so blunt puncture) through the base and then using rubberbands, wrap them around the rock or new base. Wait a few weeks and then slide the toothpick out and voila.

HTH

LAKERSFREAK · 11-04-2009, 03:40 AM

So I got home tonight and noticed my leather toadstool are dead! I took them out of the tank. Also my GSP's still haven't come out after 10 days. My Xenia and yellow star polyps seem to be fine. I don't know what the problem is. I change 15 gallons a month and I never use tap water (I go to the nearby market and fill filtered water). Am I feeding to much? Is it possible the store I bought from is bad? I just don't get it. Someone please help me.

Reefmack · 11-04-2009, 08:14 AM

I'm not sure I can explain it either, but sorry to hear about the toadstools.

Are your water parameters looking OK? I don't think overfeeding would cause it unless you have ammonia or nitrites, or too high of a nitrate level. I'm just looking for reasons. How's the tank temperature?

LAKERSFREAK · 11-04-2009, 12:43 PM

Ya I think my water is good. Last time I checked it was good. I dont have a temp problem now that I am waiting for a new impeller from Pinky. HAHA I'm gonna do another water test tonight. How often do you guys do water changes and how many gallons?

Spikewire · 11-04-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LAKERSFREAK

Ya I think my water is good. Last time I checked it was good. I dont have a temp problem now that I am waiting for a new impeller from Pinky. HAHA I'm gonna do another water test tonight. How often do you guys do water changes and how many gallons?

I do a water change of 4-5 gallons once a week and about 10 gallons once every month to month and a half.

nanoreefing4fun · 11-04-2009, 06:46 PM

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How often do you guys do water changes and how many gallons?

I would suggest 10 gals every week (10-15%) on a rsm 250, I do 5 gals a week on my 130D, it has been working great for me... I think it's a "real key"

Reefmack · 11-04-2009, 07:51 PM

I try to do 4-5 on my 130 once a week.

reefmaster3024 · 11-05-2009, 12:24 AM

lakersfreak This is to late, but are you using any phosphate remover in your tank, phosphate removers have aluminum in them and soft corals do not like this. Just a thought

LAKERSFREAK · 11-05-2009, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by reefmaster3024

lakersfreak This is to late, but are you using any phosphate remover in your tank, phosphate removers have aluminum in them and soft corals do not like this. Just a thought

No not using any phosphate removers. Should I add any additives weekly; like magnesium and/or calcium? Or does the live rock provide that naturally?

reefmaster3024 · 11-05-2009, 11:32 AM

You should test water weekly and add whatever you need. If your magnesium is off your calcium and dk will never be right no matter how much you add. also if mag is low hair algea will start, so try to keep it around 1300. Calcium around 400-450 and dk around 8 or 9 and that should be a good start

nanoreefing4fun · 11-05-2009, 11:47 AM

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No not using any phosphate removers

suggest you change out the rsm carbon for cpe & change it every three months...

LAKERSFREAK · 11-05-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nanoreefing4fun

suggest you change out the rsm carbon for cpe & change it every three months...

I am using CPE and it is time to change it. My last change was 5 months ago. I thought you have to change it every 6 months.

nanoreefing4fun · 11-05-2009, 12:49 PM

The manufacture say the CPE last up to six months... I change mine 4 times a year... and I can see the difference...

Boyd Chemi Pure Elite Details.

CHEMI-PURE comes packed in pure polyester filter bags in sealed plastic bottles, called 1 unit, one of which is recommended for up to 40 gallons of water, and which is completely active for 4-6 months

11-02-2009, 02:18 PM	#31 (permalink)
FCatCH76 Tubeworm Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 38 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Leather coral - where can i put them? they will attach but it takes some time and the flow may move the base back and forth to increase the time it normally would take. What I have done in the past is the toothpick trick. On the frags and the mother colony I have placed a toothpick (try to get the sharpest you can for a not so blunt puncture) through the base and then using rubberbands, wrap them around the rock or new base. Wait a few weeks and then slide the toothpick out and voila. HTH

11-04-2009, 03:40 AM	#32 (permalink)
LAKERSFREAK Ricordea Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 195 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Leather coral - where can i put them? So I got home tonight and noticed my leather toadstool are dead! I took them out of the tank. Also my GSP's still haven't come out after 10 days. My Xenia and yellow star polyps seem to be fine. I don't know what the problem is. I change 15 gallons a month and I never use tap water (I go to the nearby market and fill filtered water). Am I feeding to much? Is it possible the store I bought from is bad? I just don't get it. Someone please help me. __________________ MY TANK Red Sea Max 250 (65 gallons). Started February 2009 Fish: Watchmen Goby, Wild Clownfish, Sailfin Tang, Blue Hippo Tang, Green Chromis Inverts: 6 Turbo Snails, 6 Hermit Crabs, 1 Sandstar, 1 Coral Banded Shrimp Coral: 1 small mushroom rock, Green Star Polyps, Xenia, Leather Toadstool

11-04-2009, 08:14 AM	#33 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 6,162 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Leather coral - where can i put them? I'm not sure I can explain it either, but sorry to hear about the toadstools. Are your water parameters looking OK? I don't think overfeeding would cause it unless you have ammonia or nitrites, or too high of a nitrate level. I'm just looking for reasons. How's the tank temperature? __________________ aka Terry Excellence in reefkeeping is achieved by mastering the fundamentals, and learning from mistakes. No such thing as an evil crab. Only humans have the ability to be evil. "If you don't like what your fellow forum neighbors are doing, then don't pay so much attention to them" 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: Current USA Outer Orbit Pro - 150W HQI, 2 x 24W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI, 2 x 24W Super Actinic T5 HO Fluorescent by UVL, Vortech MP20, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, Euro-Reef custom sump skimmer, Simplicity media reactor, Tunze Osmolator ATO, ReefKeeper Lite L3 controller Reefmack's RSM 130 and...Red Sea Max Owners Club and My JBJ 6G in this thread[/color][/i]

11-04-2009, 12:43 PM	#34 (permalink)
LAKERSFREAK Ricordea Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 195 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Leather coral - where can i put them? Ya I think my water is good. Last time I checked it was good. I dont have a temp problem now that I am waiting for a new impeller from Pinky. HAHA I'm gonna do another water test tonight. How often do you guys do water changes and how many gallons? __________________ MY TANK Red Sea Max 250 (65 gallons). Started February 2009 Fish: Watchmen Goby, Wild Clownfish, Sailfin Tang, Blue Hippo Tang, Green Chromis Inverts: 6 Turbo Snails, 6 Hermit Crabs, 1 Sandstar, 1 Coral Banded Shrimp Coral: 1 small mushroom rock, Green Star Polyps, Xenia, Leather Toadstool

11-04-2009, 07:51 PM	#37 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 6,162 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Leather coral - where can i put them? I try to do 4-5 on my 130 once a week. __________________ aka Terry Excellence in reefkeeping is achieved by mastering the fundamentals, and learning from mistakes. No such thing as an evil crab. Only humans have the ability to be evil. "If you don't like what your fellow forum neighbors are doing, then don't pay so much attention to them" 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: Current USA Outer Orbit Pro - 150W HQI, 2 x 24W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI, 2 x 24W Super Actinic T5 HO Fluorescent by UVL, Vortech MP20, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, Euro-Reef custom sump skimmer, Simplicity media reactor, Tunze Osmolator ATO, ReefKeeper Lite L3 controller Reefmack's RSM 130 and...Red Sea Max Owners Club and My JBJ 6G in this thread[/color][/i]

11-05-2009, 12:24 AM	#38 (permalink)
reefmaster3024 Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Modesto, California Posts: 115 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Leather coral - where can i put them? lakersfreak This is to late, but are you using any phosphate remover in your tank, phosphate removers have aluminum in them and soft corals do not like this. Just a thought

11-05-2009, 11:32 AM	#40 (permalink)
reefmaster3024 Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Modesto, California Posts: 115 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Leather coral - where can i put them? You should test water weekly and add whatever you need. If your magnesium is off your calcium and dk will never be right no matter how much you add. also if mag is low hair algea will start, so try to keep it around 1300. Calcium around 400-450 and dk around 8 or 9 and that should be a good start

11-05-2009, 12:49 PM	#43 (permalink)
nanoreefing4fun Manta Ray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central Arkansas, USA Posts: 3,552 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Leather coral - where can i put them? The manufacture say the CPE last up to six months... I change mine 4 times a year... and I can see the difference... Boyd Chemi Pure Elite Details. CHEMI-PURE comes packed in pure polyester filter bags in sealed plastic bottles, called 1 unit, one of which is recommended for up to 40 gallons of water, and which is completely active for 4-6 months __________________ ~ Glenn 34 gal Red Sea Max 130D, with 2 1/2" deep sand bed of 0.1-0.2 Fine/Medium sand CaribSea Aragonite Seaflor Special Grade reef Sand and 35 # Live Rock Tonga Branch * CUC (snails, Ceriths, Nassarius, Margarita Turbos, Astrea & Banded Trochus - one Emerald crab - one Skunk Cleaner) * Coral - Two Color Aacanthastrea, Red Chalice Coral, Closed Brain Coral, Turbinaria Scroll Ridge Coral, Blue Tip Branching Acropora, Birdsnest Pink Coral, Cup Coral, Torch Coral , Hammerhead Coral, Open Brain Coral Orange, Keyna Tree Coral, Green Star Polyp, Frogspawn, Pom Pom Xenia, Green Eyed Zoanthids, Candy Cane Coral, Ricordea Floridian, Duncan Coral, Staghorn Acropora, Blue Chalice Coral, Flowerpot Goniopora & Bluestriped Mushroom *** Fish - (1) Scooter Blenny (2) Ocellaris Clownfish (1) Yellow Clown Goby My Tank Thread (click here to see the latest pics of my tank & how it is progressing)

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