Playa's Reef - Page 6

Maxx · 12-12-2003, 04:03 PM

How long have you had the Elegence? I honestly thought it was a sebae...now I'm REALLY jealous! Where did you get it? How many have you seen like it available and healthy? Basically could you tell me everything about this critter, cause I really want one but the ones I've seen here in St Louis are in generally poor condition and I don't wanna risk 'em. I've also heard that generally they like less light than many tanks have, have you noticed this?
Thanks Luis,
Nick

cheeks69 · 12-12-2003, 04:14 PM

That elegance is incredible

I want one

RogueCorps · 12-12-2003, 05:23 PM

Wow Playa! Looking great! Already a beautiful tank... It's going to be incredible when it all grows out.

-Rogue

Maxx · 12-12-2003, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cheeks69
That elegance is incredible I want one

you got one already greedy! Hows about givin someone else a chance!

Nick

cheeks69 · 12-12-2003, 06:09 PM

uhhh !!! Mine don't look like that one

Tank is lookin awesome

Jakets · 12-12-2003, 06:18 PM

Hey Playa, Any chance you can upload all the pics in this thread to the My Photo Gallery section so I can drool at then all at once

Thank
J

Playa · 12-12-2003, 07:09 PM

Thanx Sharks, Tdevil, Curt, cheeks, Rogue, jacket:-)

Jackets I will do that soon:-)

Nick I just got the Elegance the day before yesterday, I was lucky to be the first one at the LFS in Boca as they started opening boxes from a Shipment from the Solomon Islands. I have never seen one like this one in person Nick. I have seen one in a book that is just like it(I will find out the name of the book for ya). Elegances are considered hardy and easy to keep and I am not sure why. I have had 3 in the past and they never lasted very long. I bought this one cause is so rare to see one of this kind and because the water that it came in was crystal clear, so it looks like it shipped very well.
Elegance corals are supposed to like from low to relatively high light, I have found out that they do better in lower light and with a gentle stream. I moved it 3 times already and this one also seems to prefer low light.

Nick from what I have heard from friends that had owned one or more and from my own experience, it is far from being a hardy coral as it is advertised in most books.(Goes to show ya)

We will see how long this one will last:-)

Luis

tankgirl · 12-12-2003, 07:33 PM

Hi Luis, I'd love to know the settings you used, but I meant placement in the tank (on the Turbelles)?
Can't get over how beautiful your tank is. You've got a great eye, should have been a painter!

Maxx · 12-12-2003, 07:59 PM

Luis,
thanks for the info. I hope it does well also, its beautiful. On the rare chance that it decides to reproduce by budding, ( a guy on RC has one that is...to bad he's in Mediterranean Europe....) I wanna claim dibs on one of the first couples of offspring!
Nick

Playa · 12-12-2003, 08:03 PM

TG the Turbelles are hanging from the overflow made of black acrylic which helps disguising them( a little only:-). One is facing towards the middle of the tank and the other more towards the front. They are very versatile in movement. Eric and Joe figured out all the settings while I was away from home. Sheri they are a must have for anyone that can afford them(or even if you cant like myself:-).JMHO

Luis

PS I will post more pictures later this evening. The battery is charging:-)

tankgirl · 12-12-2003, 08:14 PM

Thanks, Luis for the info!!! Am looking forward to more pics, too!!

Maxx · 12-12-2003, 08:22 PM

Curt and I saw a tank w/ one Turbelle in it hidden in the camouflaging rocks that is made for it. I was very impressed w/ the flow produced by it. Definately on the list of things I gotta have.....
Nick

Playa · 12-12-2003, 09:18 PM

Left side.

Playa · 12-12-2003, 09:20 PM

Just posting my bad pictures. If you saw the real bad one:-)

Playa · 12-12-2003, 09:21 PM

Just another view. I just adjusted the camera a little bit. I hope the next batch will be a little better.

12-12-2003, 04:03 PM	#76 (permalink)
Maxx Manta Ray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 3,079 View Gallery Karma Komment	How long have you had the Elegence? I honestly thought it was a sebae...now I'm REALLY jealous! Where did you get it? How many have you seen like it available and healthy? Basically could you tell me everything about this critter, cause I really want one but the ones I've seen here in St Louis are in generally poor condition and I don't wanna risk 'em. I've also heard that generally they like less light than many tanks have, have you noticed this? Thanks Luis, Nick __________________ "Chaos, confusion, despair...my work is done here." ...Some guy named Murphy.... A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!" Reef Sanctuary Knowledgebase (Answers to all your questions and then some!)

12-12-2003, 04:14 PM	#77 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,848 View Gallery Karma Komment	That elegance is incredible I want one __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

12-12-2003, 05:23 PM	#78 (permalink)
RogueCorps Midas Blenny Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 106 View Gallery Karma Komment	Wow Playa! Looking great! Already a beautiful tank... It's going to be incredible when it all grows out. -Rogue __________________ Mantis Shrimp Rights Activist - Have you hugged your stomatopod today?

12-12-2003, 06:09 PM	#80 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,848 View Gallery Karma Komment	uhhh !!! Mine don't look like that one Tank is lookin awesome __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

12-12-2003, 06:18 PM	#81 (permalink)
Jakets Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 77 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hey Playa, Any chance you can upload all the pics in this thread to the My Photo Gallery section so I can drool at then all at once Thank J __________________ 370G 3x400W MH + 8X36W T5. ZEOvit System, Bubble king 300Ext, PM CAreactor, 2x Wavy Seas for return. OM 4-Way Closed loop. My Tank Blog

12-12-2003, 07:09 PM	#82 (permalink)
Playa Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 1,451 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanx Sharks, Tdevil, Curt, cheeks, Rogue, jacket:-) Jackets I will do that soon:-) Nick I just got the Elegance the day before yesterday, I was lucky to be the first one at the LFS in Boca as they started opening boxes from a Shipment from the Solomon Islands. I have never seen one like this one in person Nick. I have seen one in a book that is just like it(I will find out the name of the book for ya). Elegances are considered hardy and easy to keep and I am not sure why. I have had 3 in the past and they never lasted very long. I bought this one cause is so rare to see one of this kind and because the water that it came in was crystal clear, so it looks like it shipped very well. Elegance corals are supposed to like from low to relatively high light, I have found out that they do better in lower light and with a gentle stream. I moved it 3 times already and this one also seems to prefer low light. Nick from what I have heard from friends that had owned one or more and from my own experience, it is far from being a hardy coral as it is advertised in most books.(Goes to show ya) We will see how long this one will last:-) Luis

12-12-2003, 07:33 PM	#83 (permalink)
tankgirl Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: So. Ca Posts: 1,476 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hi Luis, I'd love to know the settings you used, but I meant placement in the tank (on the Turbelles)? Can't get over how beautiful your tank is. You've got a great eye, should have been a painter!

12-12-2003, 07:59 PM	#84 (permalink)
Maxx Manta Ray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 3,079 View Gallery Karma Komment	Luis, thanks for the info. I hope it does well also, its beautiful. On the rare chance that it decides to reproduce by budding, ( a guy on RC has one that is...to bad he's in Mediterranean Europe....) I wanna claim dibs on one of the first couples of offspring! Nick __________________ "Chaos, confusion, despair...my work is done here." ...Some guy named Murphy.... A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!" Reef Sanctuary Knowledgebase (Answers to all your questions and then some!)

12-12-2003, 08:03 PM	#85 (permalink)
Playa Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 1,451 View Gallery Karma Komment	TG the Turbelles are hanging from the overflow made of black acrylic which helps disguising them( a little only:-). One is facing towards the middle of the tank and the other more towards the front. They are very versatile in movement. Eric and Joe figured out all the settings while I was away from home. Sheri they are a must have for anyone that can afford them(or even if you cant like myself:-).JMHO Luis PS I will post more pictures later this evening. The battery is charging:-)

12-12-2003, 08:14 PM	#86 (permalink)
tankgirl Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: So. Ca Posts: 1,476 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks, Luis for the info!!! Am looking forward to more pics, too!!

12-12-2003, 08:22 PM	#87 (permalink)
Maxx Manta Ray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 3,079 View Gallery Karma Komment	Curt and I saw a tank w/ one Turbelle in it hidden in the camouflaging rocks that is made for it. I was very impressed w/ the flow produced by it. Definately on the list of things I gotta have..... Nick __________________ "Chaos, confusion, despair...my work is done here." ...Some guy named Murphy.... A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!" Reef Sanctuary Knowledgebase (Answers to all your questions and then some!)

12-12-2003, 09:18 PM	#88 (permalink)
Playa Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 1,451 View Gallery Karma Komment	Left side.

12-12-2003, 09:20 PM	#89 (permalink)
Playa Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 1,451 View Gallery Karma Komment	Just posting my bad pictures. If you saw the real bad one:-)

12-12-2003, 09:21 PM	#90 (permalink)
Playa Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 1,451 View Gallery Karma Komment	Just another view. I just adjusted the camera a little bit. I hope the next batch will be a little better.

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