New 240 Tank - Page 11

cheeks69 · 05-23-2005, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Warnberg

Thanks for the info Cheeks, how long do you think before the anemone would start showing some natural color?

Mine took a couple of months in the first pic you can see it start to brown up

And this is about 8 months after the pic is small but it's the only one I have left.

Warnberg · 05-24-2005, 09:29 AM

I have several snails in my tank that where sold to me as Cerith snails and as far as I can tell that is exactly what they are (thank you Dr Ron). Now I am looking for some info on their reproduction, really I'm looking for the incubation period of the eggs they lay and what to expect when or if they hatch.

One of my Ceriths laid a very long stringy set of eggs on the back or the tank in the corner and I'd like to raise them.

Anyone have any success with this?

Thanks

Craig Manoukian · 05-24-2005, 09:38 AM

The only success I have had with snail propogation is the Keyhole Limpets that were indigenous to my live rock. No other snail kids for me!

Warnberg · 05-26-2005, 09:52 AM

OK, well I got some pics of the new stuff and was wondering if you guys could tell me what kind of plant this is growing in my tank?

Woodstock · 05-26-2005, 10:21 AM

The larger is caulerpa!! A VERY evasive macro algae!!!!!!! Remove the rock and scrub it under hot water, then blow torch it! Hurry!!!

The 'grassy' looking stuff is hair algae.

Warnberg · 05-26-2005, 10:40 AM

Really bad stuff huh, are you kidding me? It's been in there for 4 weeks now and hasn't done much at all. Well water change time tomorrow and it will be taken care of then I guess. Is there any good stuff out there and how would I recognise it?

Warnberg · 05-28-2005, 10:14 AM

I did a water change (about 20%) and took care of the bad stuff and tested my water today.

Here are the latest parms:
Ammonia 0.0 ppm
Nitrite 0.0 ppm
Nitrate 5 ppm
Alk 2.86 meg/L
Calcium 380 ppm
Phosphate .03 ppm
Temp 80.5
Ph 8.0
SG 1.025

Now my question is this, I thnk my Calcium level is a little low what is the best way to bring this level up and maintain it. Also the phosphate level, is that ok? I would expect it to be like zero but I did get a little reading.

Any sugginstions are welcome.

Thanks

Warnberg · 05-28-2005, 11:36 AM

I have added a Tunze 7095 microcontroller and 1 Tunze Turbella Stream 6000 (they only had one in stock) a second to be added shortly. I must say very nice powerhead, mine ticks a little once in a while (I think the blade hits the side) I'll have to pull it out and check it to see if I can find the issue. Now I got some flowage, the skimmer seems to be working better now as well I have to clean it about once a week as I get about 2 to 3 inches of gunk in it a week.

Now another question, how long do you run your lights a day? Currently mine run about 7 hours a day but I am thinking about increasing that to about 9 hours a day... any suggestions?

Thanks

cheeks69 · 05-28-2005, 05:21 PM

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I thnk my Calcium level is a little low what is the best way to bring this level up and maintain it.

You can use a 2 part cal/alk or drip Kalk and add a calcium supplement when necessary. In a tank your size if you plan to add stony corals it'll probably be cheaper long term to add a Calcium Reactor.

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how long do you run your lights a day?

I'm running actinics for about 12 hours and MH for about 5 but anything within 8-12 hours should be fine.

Warnberg · 05-29-2005, 09:15 AM

Thanks Cheeks, I know nothing about calcium reactors.... So I guess my studing continues. Can you tell me if there are any major differances in Calcium reactors, what to stay away from and what to look for?

Thanks

cheeks69 · 05-29-2005, 12:46 PM

I've never used a Calcium Reactor but I've heard great things from Geo reactors or you can even build your own.

Calcium Dosing Methods in Reef Aquaria

nemoaquatics · 05-29-2005, 07:07 PM

warnberg,
There is a store in gibsonton called the ftffa it deals with all kinds of aquarium things and is alot cheaper than the aquarium stores around town. I live in Brandon if you need some help with some things let me know. I know alot of people that are very knowledgable.

Warnberg · 05-30-2005, 10:28 AM

Thanks nemoaquatics. Are you a member of the Tampa Bay Reef Club? I have never heard of ftffa, where is their addess I may have to go check them out.

Thanks Again

Warnberg · 06-07-2005, 10:35 AM

Well here is the latest update. Everything seems to be coming along nicely. Sitting in fron t of the tank the other night at feeding time I have discovered that three of my peppermint shrimp are carrying eggs. I'll try to get a picture and post it.
Does anyone know how long they will carry eggs before they hatch?

Thanks

Craig Manoukian · 06-07-2005, 01:06 PM

The cycle for shrimp fry is approximately one month start to finish from the time the shrimp molt until they give birth.

Your fish and corals will love the snack!

05-24-2005, 09:29 AM	#152 (permalink)
Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I have several snails in my tank that where sold to me as Cerith snails and as far as I can tell that is exactly what they are (thank you Dr Ron). Now I am looking for some info on their reproduction, really I'm looking for the incubation period of the eggs they lay and what to expect when or if they hatch. One of my Ceriths laid a very long stringy set of eggs on the back or the tank in the corner and I'd like to raise them. Anyone have any success with this? Thanks __________________ Dave 240 Gallon Tall Tencor (96"L x 30"T x 18"W) 4 250 Watt MH XM10K bulbs 2-54 Watt T5 Actinic Euro-Reef CS8-2-RC Jetstream 1 Calcium Reactor 4 Tunze Turbelle stream 6000 power heads 7095 Tunze controller

05-24-2005, 09:38 AM	#153 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,589 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	The only success I have had with snail propogation is the Keyhole Limpets that were indigenous to my live rock. No other snail kids for me! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

05-26-2005, 10:21 AM	#155 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,560 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	The larger is caulerpa!! A VERY evasive macro algae!!!!!!! Remove the rock and scrub it under hot water, then blow torch it! Hurry!!! The 'grassy' looking stuff is hair algae. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

05-26-2005, 10:40 AM	#156 (permalink)
Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Really bad stuff huh, are you kidding me? It's been in there for 4 weeks now and hasn't done much at all. Well water change time tomorrow and it will be taken care of then I guess. Is there any good stuff out there and how would I recognise it? __________________ Dave 240 Gallon Tall Tencor (96"L x 30"T x 18"W) 4 250 Watt MH XM10K bulbs 2-54 Watt T5 Actinic Euro-Reef CS8-2-RC Jetstream 1 Calcium Reactor 4 Tunze Turbelle stream 6000 power heads 7095 Tunze controller

05-28-2005, 10:14 AM	#157 (permalink)
Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I did a water change (about 20%) and took care of the bad stuff and tested my water today. Here are the latest parms: Ammonia 0.0 ppm Nitrite 0.0 ppm Nitrate 5 ppm Alk 2.86 meg/L Calcium 380 ppm Phosphate .03 ppm Temp 80.5 Ph 8.0 SG 1.025 Now my question is this, I thnk my Calcium level is a little low what is the best way to bring this level up and maintain it. Also the phosphate level, is that ok? I would expect it to be like zero but I did get a little reading. Any sugginstions are welcome. Thanks __________________ Dave 240 Gallon Tall Tencor (96"L x 30"T x 18"W) 4 250 Watt MH XM10K bulbs 2-54 Watt T5 Actinic Euro-Reef CS8-2-RC Jetstream 1 Calcium Reactor 4 Tunze Turbelle stream 6000 power heads 7095 Tunze controller

05-28-2005, 11:36 AM	#158 (permalink)
Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I have added a Tunze 7095 microcontroller and 1 Tunze Turbella Stream 6000 (they only had one in stock) a second to be added shortly. I must say very nice powerhead, mine ticks a little once in a while (I think the blade hits the side) I'll have to pull it out and check it to see if I can find the issue. Now I got some flowage, the skimmer seems to be working better now as well I have to clean it about once a week as I get about 2 to 3 inches of gunk in it a week. Now another question, how long do you run your lights a day? Currently mine run about 7 hours a day but I am thinking about increasing that to about 9 hours a day... any suggestions? Thanks __________________ Dave 240 Gallon Tall Tencor (96"L x 30"T x 18"W) 4 250 Watt MH XM10K bulbs 2-54 Watt T5 Actinic Euro-Reef CS8-2-RC Jetstream 1 Calcium Reactor 4 Tunze Turbelle stream 6000 power heads 7095 Tunze controller

05-29-2005, 09:15 AM	#160 (permalink)
Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Thanks Cheeks, I know nothing about calcium reactors.... So I guess my studing continues. Can you tell me if there are any major differances in Calcium reactors, what to stay away from and what to look for? Thanks __________________ Dave 240 Gallon Tall Tencor (96"L x 30"T x 18"W) 4 250 Watt MH XM10K bulbs 2-54 Watt T5 Actinic Euro-Reef CS8-2-RC Jetstream 1 Calcium Reactor 4 Tunze Turbelle stream 6000 power heads 7095 Tunze controller

05-29-2005, 12:46 PM	#161 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,584 View Gallery Karma Komment	I've never used a Calcium Reactor but I've heard great things from Geo reactors or you can even build your own. Calcium Dosing Methods in Reef Aquaria __________________ 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

05-29-2005, 07:07 PM	#162 (permalink)
nemoaquatics Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: BRANDON, FLORIDA Posts: 17 View Gallery Karma Komment	warnberg, There is a store in gibsonton called the ftffa it deals with all kinds of aquarium things and is alot cheaper than the aquarium stores around town. I live in Brandon if you need some help with some things let me know. I know alot of people that are very knowledgable.

05-30-2005, 10:28 AM	#163 (permalink)
Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Thanks nemoaquatics. Are you a member of the Tampa Bay Reef Club? I have never heard of ftffa, where is their addess I may have to go check them out. Thanks Again __________________ Dave 240 Gallon Tall Tencor (96"L x 30"T x 18"W) 4 250 Watt MH XM10K bulbs 2-54 Watt T5 Actinic Euro-Reef CS8-2-RC Jetstream 1 Calcium Reactor 4 Tunze Turbelle stream 6000 power heads 7095 Tunze controller

06-07-2005, 10:35 AM	#164 (permalink)
Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Well here is the latest update. Everything seems to be coming along nicely. Sitting in fron t of the tank the other night at feeding time I have discovered that three of my peppermint shrimp are carrying eggs. I'll try to get a picture and post it. Does anyone know how long they will carry eggs before they hatch? Thanks __________________ Dave 240 Gallon Tall Tencor (96"L x 30"T x 18"W) 4 250 Watt MH XM10K bulbs 2-54 Watt T5 Actinic Euro-Reef CS8-2-RC Jetstream 1 Calcium Reactor 4 Tunze Turbelle stream 6000 power heads 7095 Tunze controller

06-07-2005, 01:06 PM	#165 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,589 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	The cycle for shrimp fry is approximately one month start to finish from the time the shrimp molt until they give birth. Your fish and corals will love the snack! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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