Dentoid's Reeforama - Page 27

bluespotjawfish · 04-17-2007, 09:24 AM

Eagle eyes, you'll need a light for the cheato. Where is Dentoid anyway?

Dentoid · 04-17-2007, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EagleEyes

Hey i have a couple of questions about your chaeto.. did you put a light under there for it or do you need one? Im going to put a PVC overflow on my tank (ten gallon) to send it through a fuge. Also, i like your tank AND this thread! It reads like a true novel (one because it is 26 pages long) mostly because there are all kinds of happy moments etc. and when your heater blew my heart skipped a couple of beats!! Not to mention your trips to your LFS are like plot twists.. So thank you for your thread, i just read it all the way through in one sitting!

Thank you for your kind words Eagleyes. Yes I do have a light over my fuge. Chaeto, a macro algae requires light for photosynthesis. I have a 18W power compact sitting over my fuge. Many reefers use an incandescent bulb with a clip on light fixture from a home improvement store.

EagleEyes · 04-17-2007, 02:20 PM

lol i thought that maybe it didnt require as much light or something, so you could house it in what very low light there is in the sump down below. There is like a 15 watt PC i know about that looks good enough for the job. Thanks!

murkywaters · 04-17-2007, 03:06 PM

I've just started reading these chronicle threads and they are amazing. Wonderful job Dentoid.

Dentoid · 04-17-2007, 06:31 PM

Thanks for stopping by Murky!

Got home from the office tonight to find my Royal Gramma DOA. Seemed to be alright yesterday, but I did notice it flashing. I suspect the dreaded ich! In this hobby, it's take 2 steps forward and 3 steps backwards. UGH!

I added a Cheurb angel last Saturday, perhaps it brought something into the tank. I will never add another fish without QT first-lesson learned! I pray that this is not the start of something horrific. I slap myself and take that back. This was an isolated incident and won't happen again-there that's better!

sasquatch · 04-17-2007, 07:58 PM

"This was an isolated incident and won't happen again-there that's better!" lol Scott, Ill keep fingers crossed for you(their free at the moment) sorry about your Gramma , karma on the way. Steve

bluespotjawfish · 04-17-2007, 08:24 PM

Crossing my fingers too! My Palani Tang has his fins double crossed for you! Be prepared though, make sure your QT is well cycled, read up on hyposalinity treatments just in case, and get lots of RO water ready.

Karma for your fishies!

bluespotjawfish · 04-21-2007, 08:01 PM

So how are the tank and fishies? You surviving?

KimPossible · 04-21-2007, 11:26 PM

Sorry to hear Scott...are the other fish ok?

sasquatch · 04-21-2007, 11:31 PM

Hmmm the mysterious disappearing Dentoid! earth to Scott, come in please!!

Dentoid · 04-22-2007, 08:20 PM

Thanks everyone! Once again I've been entertaining. My sister-in-law and niece have been in town.

I must admit, I've been a little down. My Derasa clam died sometime Friday night. When I awoke Saturday it was gone, out of its shell, the clean up crew made short order of that delicacy. Then Saturday night, again during sleeping hours, a snail got jammed in the Vortex pump causing it to disengauge and the propeller housing fell on my BTA, killing it. My clowns are beside themselves trying to host with everything in the tank, but they keep returning to the spot where the anemone took up residence, waiting for it to come out.

Dotty has moved to the right, front of the tank. I think something else moved into her old home forcing her out on her tail fin. Otherwise, she is doing good.

I do suspect ich in the tank, although I don't see spots, except for the occasional one or two on the Hippo tang, I don't plan on moving the fish. I've been feeding them highly nutritious foods, soaked in garlic and Selcon and have been ensuring good water quality. Fortunately, no fish has lost its appetite. I'll keep you posted.

sasquatch · 04-22-2007, 08:42 PM

Oh Scott! so awful! I feel for ya pal, karma for the pain and a wish for good luck. Steve EDIT! sorry karma all gone for today(catch ya later)

KimPossible · 04-22-2007, 08:51 PM

Ohhh, Scott...sorry to hear

Wow, thats a lot to deal with all at once.
Good your boosting immunities.
Keep your chin up, we're thinking of you~

lcstorc · 04-23-2007, 09:45 AM

That stinks. Sorry to hear of your losses.

saltwaterfarm · 04-23-2007, 10:42 AM

Sorry for your troubles Scott!

04-17-2007, 09:24 AM	#391 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,277 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama Eagle eyes, you'll need a light for the cheato. Where is Dentoid anyway? __________________ 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

04-17-2007, 02:20 PM	#393 (permalink)
EagleEyes Limpet Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tucson Posts: 147 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama lol i thought that maybe it didnt require as much light or something, so you could house it in what very low light there is in the sump down below. There is like a 15 watt PC i know about that looks good enough for the job. Thanks! __________________ If anyone is anywhere near Tucson, Arizona give me a PM!! I'm looking for people in my area.

04-17-2007, 03:06 PM	#394 (permalink)
murkywaters Elegance coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,238 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama I've just started reading these chronicle threads and they are amazing. Wonderful job Dentoid. __________________ GO SPURS GO Spurs are the champions whoot (I was offered deluxed accomodations in the doghouse for not updating this sooner) The videos below are of Mrs. Teresa Sasquatch, http://www.reefspace.net/video/video...859:Video:9950 http://www.reefspace.net/video/video...59:Video:10166

04-17-2007, 06:31 PM	#395 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,258 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama Thanks for stopping by Murky! Got home from the office tonight to find my Royal Gramma DOA. Seemed to be alright yesterday, but I did notice it flashing. I suspect the dreaded ich! In this hobby, it's take 2 steps forward and 3 steps backwards. UGH! I added a Cheurb angel last Saturday, perhaps it brought something into the tank. I will never add another fish without QT first-lesson learned! I pray that this is not the start of something horrific. I slap myself and take that back. This was an isolated incident and won't happen again-there that's better! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

04-17-2007, 07:58 PM	#396 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama "This was an isolated incident and won't happen again-there that's better!" lol Scott, Ill keep fingers crossed for you(their free at the moment) sorry about your Gramma , karma on the way. Steve __________________ castawayreefers.com

04-17-2007, 08:24 PM	#397 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,277 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama Crossing my fingers too! My Palani Tang has his fins double crossed for you! Be prepared though, make sure your QT is well cycled, read up on hyposalinity treatments just in case, and get lots of RO water ready. Karma for your fishies! __________________ 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

04-21-2007, 08:01 PM	#398 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,277 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama So how are the tank and fishies? You surviving? __________________ 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

04-21-2007, 11:26 PM	#399 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama Sorry to hear Scott...are the other fish ok? __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

04-21-2007, 11:31 PM	#400 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama Hmmm the mysterious disappearing Dentoid! earth to Scott, come in please!! __________________ castawayreefers.com

04-22-2007, 08:20 PM	#401 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,258 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama Thanks everyone! Once again I've been entertaining. My sister-in-law and niece have been in town. I must admit, I've been a little down. My Derasa clam died sometime Friday night. When I awoke Saturday it was gone, out of its shell, the clean up crew made short order of that delicacy. Then Saturday night, again during sleeping hours, a snail got jammed in the Vortex pump causing it to disengauge and the propeller housing fell on my BTA, killing it. My clowns are beside themselves trying to host with everything in the tank, but they keep returning to the spot where the anemone took up residence, waiting for it to come out. Dotty has moved to the right, front of the tank. I think something else moved into her old home forcing her out on her tail fin. Otherwise, she is doing good. I do suspect ich in the tank, although I don't see spots, except for the occasional one or two on the Hippo tang, I don't plan on moving the fish. I've been feeding them highly nutritious foods, soaked in garlic and Selcon and have been ensuring good water quality. Fortunately, no fish has lost its appetite. I'll keep you posted. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

04-22-2007, 08:42 PM	#402 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama Oh Scott! so awful! I feel for ya pal, karma for the pain and a wish for good luck. Steve EDIT! sorry karma all gone for today(catch ya later) __________________ castawayreefers.com

04-22-2007, 08:51 PM	#403 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama Ohhh, Scott...sorry to hear Wow, thats a lot to deal with all at once. Good your boosting immunities. Keep your chin up, we're thinking of you~ __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

04-23-2007, 09:45 AM	#404 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,778 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama That stinks. Sorry to hear of your losses. __________________ 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

04-23-2007, 10:42 AM	#405 (permalink)
saltwaterfarm Manta Ray Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,222 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama Sorry for your troubles Scott! __________________ Lisa 90 Gal AGA, DIY Sump/Fuge, Current Outer Orbit 250w MH's with T5's. AquaC Remora Pro Skimmer, RK2.[/font] Purple LTA, pair of Percula Clowns, Clams, Softies, Shrooms, Ricordea, Echinophyllia, Torch, Frogspawn, Blastos, Sponges, Acro, Wellso, the NEW Zoa Mountain, and some more stuff... 3 Gal Sexy Shrimp Pico. 29 Gal Oceanic BioCube, Current Sunpod 150w MH.

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