Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria - Page 11

tbittner · 12-18-2007, 01:26 PM

The expression on the firefish is like "OH CRAP! You're a BIG fish!"

BigAl07 · 12-18-2007, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Octoman

Thanks Al! The chaeto was just the thing I needed to get my tank running right. It grew like a weed when I put it in, sucking up all the phosphates and nitrates. Now it has slowed down and doesn't grow much, but it stays very healthy looking and very full of pods! My nitrates and phosphates are staying at 0 and my hair algae is almost completely gone, so I think it is doing its job well. I recently acquired a blind clownfish that was headed for the gas chamber. His previous owner tried very hard, but was having to grossly overfeed her tank just so he could find a bite or two. Now he lives in my fuge and hangs out with the pods in the chaeto!

Glad it's doing well for you. Like you stated I've seen some CRAZY Cheato growth along with some "Stunted" growth. I think it's all part of the cycle of food vs eater. Mine grows well for a few weeks then slows down. Actually I've found that if I keep the fuge less than FULL of it, it grows more rapidly. If I let the fuge get FULL it really slows down but I'm sure it's a matter of Cheato ratio to nutrients.

Have a great evening and keep up the good work buddy! Hope it's not TOO cold down there where you are right now. It was mid TEENS this morning when I left for work.

Dentoid · 12-18-2007, 09:55 PM

Sorry to hear about the mini-crash! Subsequent reports sound a whole lot better. I'm diggin' the scrolling hammer/anchor.

Craig Manoukian · 12-18-2007, 10:08 PM

Glad you learned your dosing lesson without a total crash. As you found out iodine is very toxic. Always test before adding ANYTHING, eh?

Your tank is really coming along, Mark!

Octoman · 12-29-2007, 12:50 PM

Thanks Everyone!

Terry, Daisy (the tang) was terrified of the firefish for the first week or two, she ran to the other side of the tank if they got near her!

Al, it can't decide whether it is going to be freezing or steamy hot here. We built a fire one day and the next I was wearing shorts and a t-shirt...

Craig, the problem was that I had a brain fart and added twice the dose I should have. However, now IF I dose at all, I will be adding half the usual dose at a time. If the recommended dose is only half of a toxic level, thats a bit high for my taste...

My urchin must have been feeling pretty good a couple nights ago and decided it was a good time to sow his oats...
Urchin spawn

Octoman · 12-29-2007, 01:09 PM

Time to fess up, Santa put a little Liveaquaria.com gift card under the tree and I got some new goodies yesterday. My girlfriend has been dying to have an anemone for the clownfish to "snuggle" in and I've always kind of wanted one too. I went on liveaquaria and looked at the WYSIWYG anems, but decided to just buy one of the general BTAS and let them pick it out (made my gift certificate go a little further). I ordered a medium (3-6") BTA. It showed up the next day and I was blown away.

Into the tank after acclimation, looking a little jetlagged...

Octoman · 12-29-2007, 01:12 PM

About 6 hours later when I turned the lights back on, I realized how big this guy really is! Wow, I know he's probably a little extra expanded from being stressed, but he is huge!! I read they can be up to 12" and right then, he was pretty close...

Octoman · 12-29-2007, 01:14 PM

And today, he was looking a little more settled in. For now he seems to like the place I put him, but I'm waiting to see if he picks a new spot so I can rearrange everyone else if needed. I warned my GF that the clownfish may never "snuggle", but this morning they started hovering near it and the female will sit about an inch away and just stare at it.

Octoman · 12-29-2007, 01:19 PM

I've also always wanted a clam so I took the plunge and ordered a Derasa. He arrived looking very healthy and was open within minutes of putting him in the tank. One day later, he has put down a nice hunk of byssal thread and seems to be doing well.

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Craig Manoukian · 12-29-2007, 01:55 PM

Very nice additions Mark!

framerguy · 12-29-2007, 02:07 PM

Wow! That anemone is a true gem. Congratulations.

hma · 12-29-2007, 07:46 PM

congrats, nice addition

Dentoid · 12-29-2007, 08:01 PM

Great! That anemone has really come back, it apparently likes its emvironment. All the best with your new friends!

Octoman · 01-11-2008, 06:11 PM

Thanks everyone! Fred, the anemone, decided he didn't like the front side of the rock and moved to the back. Instead of crawling across, he decided to jam his whole body through the tiny hole on top of the rock (right in front of him in the picture), it took about 24 hours to get through. He's eating well and the clowns still hang out near him, but refuse to get in. It's kind of like kids at the pool afraid to jump in...

Octoman · 01-11-2008, 06:15 PM

My little corallimorph has really changed color a lot since he hitched his way in with the rock...

6 months ago..

Now..

12-18-2007, 01:26 PM	#151 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,563 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria The expression on the firefish is like "OH CRAP! You're a BIG fish!" __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

12-18-2007, 10:08 PM	#154 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Glad you learned your dosing lesson without a total crash. As you found out iodine is very toxic. Always test before adding ANYTHING, eh? Your tank is really coming along, Mark! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

12-29-2007, 12:50 PM	#155 (permalink)
Octoman 8 left feet... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Haven, CT Posts: 1,960 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Thanks Everyone! Terry, Daisy (the tang) was terrified of the firefish for the first week or two, she ran to the other side of the tank if they got near her! Al, it can't decide whether it is going to be freezing or steamy hot here. We built a fire one day and the next I was wearing shorts and a t-shirt... Craig, the problem was that I had a brain fart and added twice the dose I should have. However, now IF I dose at all, I will be adding half the usual dose at a time. If the recommended dose is only half of a toxic level, thats a bit high for my taste... My urchin must have been feeling pretty good a couple nights ago and decided it was a good time to sow his oats... Urchin spawn __________________ Mark My tank thread... Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Tank build... 55 Construction

12-29-2007, 01:09 PM	#156 (permalink)
Octoman 8 left feet... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Haven, CT Posts: 1,960 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Time to fess up, Santa put a little Liveaquaria.com gift card under the tree and I got some new goodies yesterday. My girlfriend has been dying to have an anemone for the clownfish to "snuggle" in and I've always kind of wanted one too. I went on liveaquaria and looked at the WYSIWYG anems, but decided to just buy one of the general BTAS and let them pick it out (made my gift certificate go a little further). I ordered a medium (3-6") BTA. It showed up the next day and I was blown away. Into the tank after acclimation, looking a little jetlagged... __________________ Mark My tank thread... Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Tank build... 55 Construction

12-29-2007, 01:12 PM	#157 (permalink)
Octoman 8 left feet... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Haven, CT Posts: 1,960 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria About 6 hours later when I turned the lights back on, I realized how big this guy really is! Wow, I know he's probably a little extra expanded from being stressed, but he is huge!! I read they can be up to 12" and right then, he was pretty close... __________________ Mark My tank thread... Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Tank build... 55 Construction

12-29-2007, 01:14 PM	#158 (permalink)
Octoman 8 left feet... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Haven, CT Posts: 1,960 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria And today, he was looking a little more settled in. For now he seems to like the place I put him, but I'm waiting to see if he picks a new spot so I can rearrange everyone else if needed. I warned my GF that the clownfish may never "snuggle", but this morning they started hovering near it and the female will sit about an inch away and just stare at it. __________________ Mark My tank thread... Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Tank build... 55 Construction

12-29-2007, 01:19 PM	#159 (permalink)
Octoman 8 left feet... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Haven, CT Posts: 1,960 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria I've also always wanted a clam so I took the plunge and ordered a Derasa. He arrived looking very healthy and was open within minutes of putting him in the tank. One day later, he has put down a nice hunk of byssal thread and seems to be doing well. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ Mark My tank thread... Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Tank build... 55 Construction

12-29-2007, 01:55 PM	#160 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Very nice additions Mark! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

12-29-2007, 02:07 PM	#161 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Wow! That anemone is a true gem. Congratulations. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

12-29-2007, 07:46 PM	#162 (permalink)
hma Golden Moray Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 2,653 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria congrats, nice addition __________________ Heinz If you have a great hurry, go slowly. The secret of a successful reef-keeping is balance. Instead of doing everything faster, do everything at the right speed. The Seawater Encyclopaedia Brown Jelly Treatment The Balling Method My Chronicle and www.reefdreams.de as well as mobile.reefdreams.de

01-11-2008, 06:11 PM	#164 (permalink)
Octoman 8 left feet... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Haven, CT Posts: 1,960 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Thanks everyone! Fred, the anemone, decided he didn't like the front side of the rock and moved to the back. Instead of crawling across, he decided to jam his whole body through the tiny hole on top of the rock (right in front of him in the picture), it took about 24 hours to get through. He's eating well and the clowns still hang out near him, but refuse to get in. It's kind of like kids at the pool afraid to jump in... __________________ Mark My tank thread... Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Tank build... 55 Construction

01-11-2008, 06:15 PM	#165 (permalink)
Octoman 8 left feet... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Haven, CT Posts: 1,960 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria My little corallimorph has really changed color a lot since he hitched his way in with the rock... 6 months ago.. Now.. __________________ Mark My tank thread... Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Tank build... 55 Construction

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