Vanquish's 250g Reef Tank... - Page 5

Vanquish · 03-25-2006, 06:42 PM

Gosh... just peeped into the tank this morning while the lights are off and I saw no less than 5 crabs...

One day when I hate those crabs enough, I'd reset the tank and soak the rocks in fresh water for months!!

Woodstock · 03-25-2006, 07:08 PM

Bummer

Try a crab trap... cut the top off of a 2 liter soda bottle (just large enough for the crabs to enter), then bait it with some shrimp, maybe put some rocks in it so it doesn't move around; then prop it up against a rock at an steep angle. The idea is the crabs go in but can't climb up/out.

Craig Manoukian · 03-25-2006, 11:10 PM

Way bummer, glad to hear you are planning on bigger fish!

KimPossible · 03-25-2006, 11:37 PM

Sorry to hear about your Anthias. Schools of these guys are truely a beautiful site.
The colors in your tank are spectacular! I am soooo jealous

Vanquish · 03-26-2006, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodstock

Bummer

Try a crab trap... cut the top off of a 2 liter soda bottle (just large enough for the crabs to enter), then bait it with some shrimp, maybe put some rocks in it so it doesn't move around; then prop it up against a rock at an steep angle. The idea is the crabs go in but can't climb up/out.

Thanxs buddy!!

Here's a little article about a crab trap which I find pretty effective...

Managed to catch quite a couple but there are more!!! Retribution to using cheaper liverocks from Indonesia...

I stopped the crab-trapping for the time being as I'm waiting for the nutrient level in my tank to lower down and the algae problem to ease off...

Vanquish · 03-26-2006, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KimPossible

Sorry to hear about your Anthias. Schools of these guys are truely a beautiful site.
The colors in your tank are spectacular! I am soooo jealous

Gonna lay off the anthias for the time being... will be back again with more!! and a school of chromis as well!!!

Now making plans to add maxijets around to induce more flow around the dead spots in my tank...

Craig Manoukian · 03-26-2006, 01:24 AM

Cool beans, sounds like a good plan!

Vanquish · 03-26-2006, 07:39 PM

BTW, can someone advise, what's this karma fairy thingy all about? :P

Craig Manoukian · 03-27-2006, 12:26 AM

You can give someone a bump of positive Karma for good advice, kind words, good reefkeeping practices, or if someone is having a bad day. It's all good, eh?

Vanquish · 03-27-2006, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig Manoukian

You can give someone a bump of positive Karma for good advice, kind words, good reefkeeping practices, or if someone is having a bad day. It's all good, eh?

dat's cute!! Wahahaha...

How do I do that?? and how do I know who gave me that karma?? Need to thank him and maybe beg for more!!

blue_eyes53813 · 03-27-2006, 10:43 AM

Under their name on the left hand side of a post it says KARMA. Click on it and a window will pop up and you can write a message and your name..

To check yours , on the home page down about half way on the left side it will say karma fairy has or hasnt visited, click on it and read your messages..

Vanquish · 03-27-2006, 01:52 PM

That's pretty cool!! Haven't seen something like that in other forums... or maybe I just didn't notice... result of squinting too much at my tank trying to spot another darn crab!

Thanks for enlightening mate!!

Craig Manoukian · 03-28-2006, 01:08 AM

Good job Vickie, great instructions!

Vanquish · 03-28-2006, 01:22 AM

blues_eyes, seen your signature... do you find that much lightings a bit of overkill?? I'm running 1250W MH and I find my corals bleaching...

blue_eyes53813 · 03-28-2006, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanquish

blues_eyes, seen your signature... do you find that much lightings a bit of overkill?? I'm running 1250W MH and I find my corals bleaching...

No it not over kill.... Its about 7 watts per gallon and my tank is very deep. I put softies towards the bottom and clams and sps towards the top.. Never had any bleaching..

03-25-2006, 06:42 PM	#61 (permalink)
Vanquish Neon dottyback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 645 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Vanquish's 250g Reef Tank... Gosh... just peeped into the tank this morning while the lights are off and I saw no less than 5 crabs... One day when I hate those crabs enough, I'd reset the tank and soak the rocks in fresh water for months!! __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My love affair with reef-gardening...

03-25-2006, 07:08 PM	#62 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,655 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Vanquish's 250g Reef Tank... Bummer Try a crab trap... cut the top off of a 2 liter soda bottle (just large enough for the crabs to enter), then bait it with some shrimp, maybe put some rocks in it so it doesn't move around; then prop it up against a rock at an steep angle. The idea is the crabs go in but can't climb up/out. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

03-25-2006, 11:10 PM	#63 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Vanquish's 250g Reef Tank... Way bummer, glad to hear you are planning on bigger fish! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

03-25-2006, 11:37 PM	#64 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Vanquish's 250g Reef Tank... Sorry to hear about your Anthias. Schools of these guys are truely a beautiful site. The colors in your tank are spectacular! I am soooo jealous __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

03-26-2006, 01:24 AM	#67 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Vanquish's 250g Reef Tank... Cool beans, sounds like a good plan! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

03-26-2006, 07:39 PM	#68 (permalink)
Vanquish Neon dottyback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 645 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Vanquish's 250g Reef Tank... BTW, can someone advise, what's this karma fairy thingy all about? :P __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My love affair with reef-gardening...

03-27-2006, 12:26 AM	#69 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Vanquish's 250g Reef Tank... You can give someone a bump of positive Karma for good advice, kind words, good reefkeeping practices, or if someone is having a bad day. It's all good, eh? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

03-27-2006, 10:43 AM	#71 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,920 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Vanquish's 250g Reef Tank... Under their name on the left hand side of a post it says KARMA. Click on it and a window will pop up and you can write a message and your name.. To check yours , on the home page down about half way on the left side it will say karma fairy has or hasnt visited, click on it and read your messages.. __________________ 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

03-27-2006, 01:52 PM	#72 (permalink)
Vanquish Neon dottyback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 645 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Vanquish's 250g Reef Tank... That's pretty cool!! Haven't seen something like that in other forums... or maybe I just didn't notice... result of squinting too much at my tank trying to spot another darn crab! Thanks for enlightening mate!! __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My love affair with reef-gardening...

03-28-2006, 01:08 AM	#73 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Vanquish's 250g Reef Tank... Good job Vickie, great instructions! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

03-28-2006, 01:22 AM	#74 (permalink)
Vanquish Neon dottyback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 645 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Vanquish's 250g Reef Tank... blues_eyes, seen your signature... do you find that much lightings a bit of overkill?? I'm running 1250W MH and I find my corals bleaching... __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My love affair with reef-gardening...

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