Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. - Page 3

Woodstock · 09-17-2005, 08:04 AM

I hope your toadstool pulls through. Maybe something nearby is irritating it?

Gina · 09-17-2005, 08:15 AM

There is nothing close to it. It hasn't really done all that well since the change.
Now it just droops and is turning a green color. I'm seriously thinking of taking it out today but, the thought that it might pull through is what is stopping me.
I just don't want to wait too long. I know it is still alive at this point.

The other corals that are in the tank right now are some zoas, mushrooms and rics.
None of which are near one another.

I just think it was too much for it. Taking it from a stable environment tossing it in a temp and then into our new tank. We have never had any problems with this coral from the day we got it.

I know I just don't want to wait too long if in fact it is dying. I had a anemone die on me when we first started and it polluted the tank so bad, it was months before we got things back to normal. Don't want to go through that again.

Woodstock · 09-17-2005, 08:22 AM

Can you inspect it thoroughly for any dark spots? As long as there aren't any mushy soft spots it will be fine. Leathers are a bit sensitive to lighting and temp changes.

Gina · 09-17-2005, 08:44 AM

Here are a couple of pics I shot.

jimeluiz · 09-17-2005, 10:33 AM

Gina, FWIW, we have been watching our Kenya Tree slowly wilt and decay. Pieces of it have fallen off (not in the reproductive way - literally chunks have decayed and fallen away). It has been totally limp and lifeless. Hoping against hope I have left it in the tank, simply trying to maintain water quality and flow. This has been for about five days or more. As of yesterday what is left of it (the main stalk) has perked up again, is standing tall and some of if opended up a bit. This morning it looks better as well. It is about 1/4 its previous self.

I have no idea why it went south and now why it seems to be in recovery. But had I taken it out of the tank when I really felt all was lost - I would have perhaps cut it short.

It has been hard to watch, but I think we may be back on track.

Good luck.

Gina · 09-17-2005, 12:11 PM

That's why I haven't pulled it yet. Actually, Mark and I have disagreed on this one. He wants me to leave it and I wanted to pull it. But, just in case.....as you can see, it's still in the tank.

We'll see what happens. It would fantastic if it turned around. I have had this coral for about 2 1/2 years now.

Witfull · 09-17-2005, 12:12 PM

toadstool leathers are notorious pouters~

Woodstock · 09-17-2005, 12:17 PM

I would increase the flow a bit and dose iodide for a few weeks. Keep us posted Gina!

KimPossible · 09-17-2005, 01:10 PM

Good luck Gina. It looks slightly necrotic around one of the edges. I had a yellow toadstool bout 6 mo. ago, it was fine and then one day, it started to droop and wouldn't extend its polyps, finally it started spewing toxic threads. I had to take it out of my tank for the sake of the other inhabitants, it was a hard decision for me since i didn't have a QT tank. Fortunately I found someone who had one and I didn't have to toss it in the trash....which what was causing me grief.

Gina · 09-18-2005, 12:14 PM

Finally finished the sump last night.
Right now, Mark is modifying the plumbing (inbetween watching Shark Tails on HBO) to fit over the new sump.

Will post the final pics when finished. Until then, here is our new sump along with a couple of inspectors!

Gina · 09-18-2005, 04:59 PM

Ok, as promised here is a picture of our new sump in place.

Woodstock · 09-18-2005, 05:18 PM

It's sooooo clean!! Very nice Gina

cheeks69 · 09-18-2005, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

It's sooooo clean!! Very nice Gina

Ditto^^^^

Very neat and organized

Gina · 09-19-2005, 06:35 AM

Thanks for the compliments everyone!
We've learned alot since we set up our first one and are trying to make this tank as maintenence free as possible and having everything readily accessible.
Our wiring is even tagged as to what it controls.

Witfull · 09-19-2005, 10:13 AM

excellent set up Gina & Mark. it will definately payoff~

09-17-2005, 08:04 AM	#31 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,857 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. I hope your toadstool pulls through. Maybe something nearby is irritating it? __________________ ~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

09-17-2005, 08:15 AM	#32 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,823 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. There is nothing close to it. It hasn't really done all that well since the change. Now it just droops and is turning a green color. I'm seriously thinking of taking it out today but, the thought that it might pull through is what is stopping me. I just don't want to wait too long. I know it is still alive at this point. The other corals that are in the tank right now are some zoas, mushrooms and rics. None of which are near one another. I just think it was too much for it. Taking it from a stable environment tossing it in a temp and then into our new tank. We have never had any problems with this coral from the day we got it. I know I just don't want to wait too long if in fact it is dying. I had a anemone die on me when we first started and it polluted the tank so bad, it was months before we got things back to normal. Don't want to go through that again. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

09-17-2005, 08:22 AM	#33 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,857 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. Can you inspect it thoroughly for any dark spots? As long as there aren't any mushy soft spots it will be fine. Leathers are a bit sensitive to lighting and temp changes. __________________ ~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

09-17-2005, 08:44 AM	#34 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,823 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. Here are a couple of pics I shot. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina Last edited by Gina : 07-06-2006 at 06:15 PM.

09-17-2005, 10:33 AM	#35 (permalink)
jimeluiz Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niteroi, Brasil Posts: 829 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. Gina, FWIW, we have been watching our Kenya Tree slowly wilt and decay. Pieces of it have fallen off (not in the reproductive way - literally chunks have decayed and fallen away). It has been totally limp and lifeless. Hoping against hope I have left it in the tank, simply trying to maintain water quality and flow. This has been for about five days or more. As of yesterday what is left of it (the main stalk) has perked up again, is standing tall and some of if opended up a bit. This morning it looks better as well. It is about 1/4 its previous self. I have no idea why it went south and now why it seems to be in recovery. But had I taken it out of the tank when I really felt all was lost - I would have perhaps cut it short. It has been hard to watch, but I think we may be back on track. Good luck. __________________ Sold the tank prior to our move. Setting up our new life in Brazil.

09-17-2005, 12:11 PM	#36 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,823 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. That's why I haven't pulled it yet. Actually, Mark and I have disagreed on this one. He wants me to leave it and I wanted to pull it. But, just in case.....as you can see, it's still in the tank. We'll see what happens. It would fantastic if it turned around. I have had this coral for about 2 1/2 years now. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

09-17-2005, 12:17 PM	#38 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,857 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. I would increase the flow a bit and dose iodide for a few weeks. Keep us posted Gina! __________________ ~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

09-17-2005, 01:10 PM	#39 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. Good luck Gina. It looks slightly necrotic around one of the edges. I had a yellow toadstool bout 6 mo. ago, it was fine and then one day, it started to droop and wouldn't extend its polyps, finally it started spewing toxic threads. I had to take it out of my tank for the sake of the other inhabitants, it was a hard decision for me since i didn't have a QT tank. Fortunately I found someone who had one and I didn't have to toss it in the trash....which what was causing me grief. __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

09-18-2005, 12:14 PM	#40 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,823 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. Finally finished the sump last night. Right now, Mark is modifying the plumbing (inbetween watching Shark Tails on HBO) to fit over the new sump. Will post the final pics when finished. Until then, here is our new sump along with a couple of inspectors! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina Last edited by Gina : 07-06-2006 at 06:15 PM.

09-18-2005, 04:59 PM	#41 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,823 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. Ok, as promised here is a picture of our new sump in place. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina Last edited by Gina : 07-06-2006 at 06:15 PM.

09-18-2005, 05:18 PM	#42 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,857 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. It's sooooo clean!! Very nice Gina __________________ ~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

09-19-2005, 06:35 AM	#44 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,823 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. Thanks for the compliments everyone! We've learned alot since we set up our first one and are trying to make this tank as maintenence free as possible and having everything readily accessible. Our wiring is even tagged as to what it controls. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

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