Tank Journal Archive

[daveH]

Added some corals to the tank today. Starting to look really good. I'm still amazed at how well this little system handles everything you throw in it. I'll post some new pics tomorrow when I sober up.

 

[daveH]

Starting to get some corals in. Trying to get pics that do them justice. The torch and blastos are doing really well. I've got some more corals in mind but might start looking for a couple of fish that would suit the tank.:)

Torch is actually a really deep green

Nice little green mushroom sitting up on top

 

[MagicJ]

daveH I would persevere with the plate - they do have a habit of re-generating when you least expect it.

 

[daveH]

Ordered a RO/DI filter system from psifilters today, got sick of paying 50c L at the LFS. Looking forward to having a constant supply of my own.
The son's also looking forward to brewing some excellent beer!!

 

[MagicJ]

Ordered a RO/DI filter system from psifilters today, got sick of paying 50c L at the LFS. Looking forward to having a constant supply of my own.
The son's also looking forward to brewing some excellent beer!!

I hope you got a good deal, and mentioned The Reefuge??

 

[daveH]

I hope you got a good deal, and mentioned The Reefuge??

Absolutely!!! Told them that's where I got the recommendation from.

 

[daveH]

Some picks of my new Lobo and new Zoos. Also my Fungia in labour and my surprise Ricordea.

 

[MTG]

looking good dave. that fungia is unreal colored!. what fish are you thinking off?

 

[MagicJ]

Where is the surprise ric?

 

[daveH]

Where is the surprise ric?

I gather that it's a Ric, that's what the LFS rekon it is. It's started growing out of the ex-daisy.
Do you think it's something else?

 

[MagicJ]

Rics don't grow up on stalks like that - from the photo it looks more like a leather coral.

Can you get a closer picture?

 

[daveH]

Rics don't grow up on stalks like that - from the photo it looks more like a leather coral.

Can you get a closer picture?

I'll try and get a better pic tomorrow when the lights come back on.
I looked up leather corals and I think that makes more sense.;)

 

[MTG]

need a closer pic to ID it,

 

[Dr. Schell]

Some picks of my new Lobo and new Zoos. Also my Fungia in labour and my surprise Ricordea.
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Looks like a little Anemonia cf. majano.

 

[daveH]

My RO/DI unit arrived today. Started filling my drums.
Got a surprise though, thought I would test the RO water I had been buying at the LFS (50c L) and it had a reading of 120:mad: The same as my tap water at home:(. What a bloody ripoff.
Never mind, at least I know what I'm putting in the system now. :)

 

[daveH]

Looks like a little Anemonia cf. majano.

Got a better pic today. It certainly is looking like a majano as Chris said. It's moving around the piece of rock it's on and it's growing so fast.

 

[NiCd]

Majano Anemone


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Whilst not entirely unattractive is a pest, particulally in nanos

 

[daveH]

Majano Anemone


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Whilst not entirely unattractive is a pest, particulally in nanos

In what why?

 

[Dr. Schell]

yes, better pic indicates it is a Majano anemone (Anemonia cf. majano). Although considered a pest because they spread rapidly by fission and outcompete corals for space (and also sting corals) they are very beautiful. Under certian situations (in reef systems with good water quality and good nutrient export systems, they do not tend to become a problem as they generaly remain as an isolated polyp without multiplying.

If you like it, keep it and watch it for issues (ie. rapid multiplication). If you want to get rid of it, I am sure that there are hobbiest on this forum that would be more than happy to give it a home in a fish only aquarium where it will not causse issues.

P.S. they look great when they host sexy shrimp or anemone crabs.

 

[Cheeko]

I think This Is going to be my Next tank Looks great How do you find lights etc