Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank - Page 53

Craig Manoukian · 08-02-2007, 08:13 PM

I hope the clown doesn't irritate/over stimulate the RBTA in it's weakened condition. Good luck!

bluespotjawfish · 08-02-2007, 08:19 PM

I don't think the clown will bother it. He has 4 anemones to choose from. He was hanging out in the GBTA but it closed for a bit, so he moved over to this one. The GBTA is open again and he has moved back to the happy anemone.

Craig Manoukian · 08-02-2007, 10:14 PM

Great news!

rebekwl · 08-03-2007, 08:20 AM

It looks like the RBTA might make it after all, YAY! Hope it gets all better soon!

lcstorc · 08-03-2007, 08:28 AM

Wow! I have missed a lot. Glad things are moving back in a good direction. Hope the nem continues to heal.
Sorry about the clarkis. Mine died too. Do you know what happened to yours? Mine there was no explanation. Water tested good, they were eating, etc just came home from work to find remains.

bluespotjawfish · 08-03-2007, 09:01 AM

I saw you lost yours. I'm glad you were able to find a replacement. I killed mine by sucking up into the cleaning tube. You just gotta watch your kids at all times I tell you!

Dentoid · 08-03-2007, 11:13 AM

I will play Chopin's "Marche Funebre" in your little guys honor!

Woodstock · 08-03-2007, 11:37 AM

Excellent news about your BTA

Sorry to hear about your clownfish

Once I sucked up a harlequin shrimp while siphoning! The poor thing was smushed inside the tube like it was shrinkwrapped. It lost two legs but lived! The legs grew back after a several molts.

bluespotjawfish · 08-03-2007, 11:59 AM

Ok Woody, I wasn't going to mention the anemone crab. He is doing fine though.

The RBTA is totally deflated today, but has moved onto the rock and is securely attached. No sliming that I can tell, so I think it is still doing ok.

Craig Manoukian · 08-03-2007, 06:45 PM

Great BTA news!

Frankie · 08-03-2007, 08:17 PM

Deflation is not a sign of dieing. From the pictures it looks like it should recover over time.
I am glad it moved over to the other anemones. My suns do better grouped with other suns. Maybe there is a connection.
You all need to use the large tube for the python when doing water changes. It has a more gentile draw that way and you get more water area also.
Kep up the good work Lorraine!

bluespotjawfish · 08-04-2007, 06:25 AM

I always use the python for the display, but since this tank started as a QT and I didn't want to mix equipment I setup this tube for the time being. I do need to change. My male Pyle Wrasse likes to hang out by the tube when I am cleaning. Had to watch him real close yesterday. I guess my fish just love me and want to be close to me, right?

The RBTA continues to improve. It was open all evening and is open this morning before the lights are even on. BTW, the anemone crab has grown another leg.

Question - The RBTA is still on the rock in the back and isn't getting much light. I don't need to feed it do I? My clown has not been back to it as far as I know.

Frankie · 08-04-2007, 06:59 AM

You can feed it indirectly with DT's or some other coral and invert food. I would not worry about the lighting issue atm. It will move to where it needs to be. Just keep an eye on it for signs of infection or deterioration. Do you have an iodine test kit? If you do you can test for it. I would also do water changes often until it gets stronger.

bluespotjawfish · 08-04-2007, 07:31 AM

Thanks Frankie! Sorry, I am stupid, but can you explain why I need to test for iodine? I do have a test kit.

I did a 50% WC the day it happened (Tuesday) and have been doing 10% WCs daily since (my D#*M skimmer ain't working).

My clown has decided to hang out with the RBTA because the GBTA is deflated right now. He is so gentle with it, it's like he knows it's hurt. So cute! I'm sure he will move back as soon as the other one opens up.

Frankie · 08-04-2007, 09:35 AM

I asked because if it is low you can dose it. It is a key nutrient for inverts and fish.

08-02-2007, 08:13 PM	#781 (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: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank I hope the clown doesn't irritate/over stimulate the RBTA in it's weakened condition. Good luck! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

08-02-2007, 08:19 PM	#782 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,290 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank I don't think the clown will bother it. He has 4 anemones to choose from. He was hanging out in the GBTA but it closed for a bit, so he moved over to this one. The GBTA is open again and he has moved back to the happy anemone. __________________ 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

08-02-2007, 10:14 PM	#783 (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: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank Great news! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

08-03-2007, 08:20 AM	#784 (permalink)
rebekwl Achilles Tang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 846 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank It looks like the RBTA might make it after all, YAY! Hope it gets all better soon! __________________ Rebekah Member of: Snails Are Stupid Society 90 Gallon Display w/ 2-3" LS & 100-120 lbs. LR. 20 Gal sump w/fuge that has 4" sand, LR and rubble, and Chaeto. CUC - Lots of assorted snails, 3 conchs, Serpent Starfish, Hermit Crabs, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Sand Sifting Starfish (I think that's it). Fish - Bi-Color Blenny, Orange Spotted Prawn Goby, Scooter Blenny, Clarkii Clownfish, Yellow Watchman Goby, Fiji Devil Damsel, Tomini Tang, Sailfin Tang, Lawnmower Blenny, and Pink Skunk Clown. Corals/inverts - Pink Branching Hammer Coral, Green Branching Hammer Coral, Torch Coral, Frogspawn, Bubble Coral, Neon Green Fungia, Green Star Polyps, Cup Mushroom, Green Candy Cane, Kenya Tree, Pom Pom Xenia, Toadstool Leather, Finger Leather, Devil's Hand Leather, LOTS of shrooms (red, green, blue), Orange Sponge, Green Monti Plate, Brown Gorgonian, Blundell Buttons, Flower Pot, Zoanthids, Palys, Green BTA

08-03-2007, 08:28 AM	#785 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,899 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank Wow! I have missed a lot. Glad things are moving back in a good direction. Hope the nem continues to heal. Sorry about the clarkis. Mine died too. Do you know what happened to yours? Mine there was no explanation. Water tested good, they were eating, etc just came home from work to find remains. __________________ 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

08-03-2007, 09:01 AM	#786 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,290 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank I saw you lost yours. I'm glad you were able to find a replacement. I killed mine by sucking up into the cleaning tube. You just gotta watch your kids at all times I tell you! __________________ 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

08-03-2007, 11:13 AM	#787 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,289 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank I will play Chopin's "Marche Funebre" in your little guys honor! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

08-03-2007, 11:37 AM	#788 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,651 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank Excellent news about your BTA Sorry to hear about your clownfish Once I sucked up a harlequin shrimp while siphoning! The poor thing was smushed inside the tube like it was shrinkwrapped. It lost two legs but lived! The legs grew back after a several molts. __________________ ~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 __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

08-03-2007, 11:59 AM	#789 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,290 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank Ok Woody, I wasn't going to mention the anemone crab. He is doing fine though. The RBTA is totally deflated today, but has moved onto the rock and is securely attached. No sliming that I can tell, so I think it is still doing ok. __________________ 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 Last edited by bluespotjawfish : 08-03-2007 at 05:44 PM.

08-03-2007, 06:45 PM	#790 (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: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank Great BTA news! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

08-03-2007, 08:17 PM	#791 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 8,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank Deflation is not a sign of dieing. From the pictures it looks like it should recover over time. I am glad it moved over to the other anemones. My suns do better grouped with other suns. Maybe there is a connection. You all need to use the large tube for the python when doing water changes. It has a more gentile draw that way and you get more water area also. Kep up the good work Lorraine! __________________ If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

08-04-2007, 06:25 AM	#792 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,290 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank I always use the python for the display, but since this tank started as a QT and I didn't want to mix equipment I setup this tube for the time being. I do need to change. My male Pyle Wrasse likes to hang out by the tube when I am cleaning. Had to watch him real close yesterday. I guess my fish just love me and want to be close to me, right? The RBTA continues to improve. It was open all evening and is open this morning before the lights are even on. BTW, the anemone crab has grown another leg. Question - The RBTA is still on the rock in the back and isn't getting much light. I don't need to feed it do I? My clown has not been back to it as far as I know. __________________ 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

08-04-2007, 06:59 AM	#793 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 8,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank You can feed it indirectly with DT's or some other coral and invert food. I would not worry about the lighting issue atm. It will move to where it needs to be. Just keep an eye on it for signs of infection or deterioration. Do you have an iodine test kit? If you do you can test for it. I would also do water changes often until it gets stronger. __________________ If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

08-04-2007, 07:31 AM	#794 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,290 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank Thanks Frankie! Sorry, I am stupid, but can you explain why I need to test for iodine? I do have a test kit. I did a 50% WC the day it happened (Tuesday) and have been doing 10% WCs daily since (my D#M skimmer ain't working). My clown has decided to hang out with the RBTA because the GBTA is deflated right now. He is so gentle with it, it's like he knows it's hurt. So cute! I'm sure he will move back as soon as the other one opens up. __________________ 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

08-04-2007, 09:35 AM	#795 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 8,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lorraine's Rebuilding of 125 gal Tank I asked because if it is low you can dose it. It is a key nutrient for inverts and fish. __________________ If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

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