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the main flow pump is hidden behind the rockwork, on the left hand side of the weir. The SCWD is attached directly to the flow-pump. 2 sets of pipes then emerge from the SCWD and go to either end of the tank. The Y pipes are the outlets at either side of the tank. Water flow alternates between each of these outlets
Chris
Is that a green paly on the rock at around 45 seconds in this video http://www.thereefuge.com.au/thread...-5ft-x-2-5ft-mixed-tank.87/page-6#post-107341
Is that a green paly on the rock at around 45 seconds in this video http://www.thereefuge.com.au/thread...-5ft-x-2-5ft-mixed-tank.87/page-6#post-107341
Wow! At that length I can see why you want to get rid of them.
I found a couple when I purchased my live rock. Nothing since, but I've seen a couple of tiny worms lately that look different to the normal baby bristle worms I get, so I'm hoping it's not them.
Love your tank, looks great.
I found a couple when I purchased my live rock. Nothing since, but I've seen a couple of tiny worms lately that look different to the normal baby bristle worms I get, so I'm hoping it's not them.
Love your tank, looks great.
OK, final score, Chirs (me) 3, Euncid worms 0!!!!!
I have successfully removed all 3 Euncids from my tank. To do this, I had to devise a trap. These worms are very fast and will retreat from the trap at the slightest disturbance. As they are very long, only the anterior end of the worm enters the trap and thus, to escape, the worm just contracts backwards and is therefore non-trappable. To over come this, I made a tiny 'noose' out of 1lb fishing line. I positioned this noose at the trap enderance in such a way to ensure that the worm HAD TO pass through the noose to get to the trap.
The fishing line was of sufficient length to leave the water and be held by myself. Once the worm entered the trap, I pulled on the fishing line, which tightened around the worm which was then instantly removed from the tank. For bait, I used 'green' prawn.
The details of the trap, which includes the orientation of the worm immediatly prior to trapping, is shown below
I have successfully removed all 3 Euncids from my tank. To do this, I had to devise a trap. These worms are very fast and will retreat from the trap at the slightest disturbance. As they are very long, only the anterior end of the worm enters the trap and thus, to escape, the worm just contracts backwards and is therefore non-trappable. To over come this, I made a tiny 'noose' out of 1lb fishing line. I positioned this noose at the trap enderance in such a way to ensure that the worm HAD TO pass through the noose to get to the trap.
The fishing line was of sufficient length to leave the water and be held by myself. Once the worm entered the trap, I pulled on the fishing line, which tightened around the worm which was then instantly removed from the tank. For bait, I used 'green' prawn.
The details of the trap, which includes the orientation of the worm immediatly prior to trapping, is shown below
I recently purchased some 'AcroPower' (Amino-Acid Formula for SPS corals) from @TheJordans (many thanks). This product has been produced by 'Two Little Fishies'.
I was sceptical at first that this supplement would be of any use, however I thought that it was worth exploring. Well, I must say that I am impressed by this product.
Within 2 days of commencement of dosing, the Acros, including my Dallas frag as well as my birdsnest corals have 'coloured-up' and have extended their feeding polyps more that I have previously seen (ie extended greater than when the tank is fed on Phyto-plankton, rotifers or BBS).
I think that I will be continuing use with this product in the future. I have included a short video below showing the polyp extension in one of the Acros following application of this product.
I was sceptical at first that this supplement would be of any use, however I thought that it was worth exploring. Well, I must say that I am impressed by this product.
Within 2 days of commencement of dosing, the Acros, including my Dallas frag as well as my birdsnest corals have 'coloured-up' and have extended their feeding polyps more that I have previously seen (ie extended greater than when the tank is fed on Phyto-plankton, rotifers or BBS).
I think that I will be continuing use with this product in the future. I have included a short video below showing the polyp extension in one of the Acros following application of this product.
Oh, WOW! That's awesome!
I'm glad to hear that it's worked out so well!!
We just couldn't justify keeping them given that we only have two SPS and imperfect conditions, so I'm rapt to see that they've worked out so well for you! :D
Reef Secrets sell it, so at least they're a little closer for you ;)
I'm glad to hear that it's worked out so well!!
We just couldn't justify keeping them given that we only have two SPS and imperfect conditions, so I'm rapt to see that they've worked out so well for you! :D
Reef Secrets sell it, so at least they're a little closer for you ;)
Ok, whilst I now have a system of trapping large worms out of my tanks, I thought that I would put it to use and see what other polychetes I have in the tank. I have all the usual suspects like bristle worms, spoon worms, etc. However, of particular concern to me was one species that I observed (ie. Oenone fulgida). This animal is a real terror. While it does not cause the all out havoc of a euncid worm, O. fulgida is a stealth killing machine that actively seeks out molluscs, killing them with a toxic slime and then consumes them. These worms grow up to in excess of 20cm in length and are very slimy.
As my tank has large numbers of self sustaining Nassarius, Dove, Turbo and Stomatella snails, I have not noticed their presence. Fortunately I do not own any clams (which these worms target), but I do plan on getting one in the future. So best to get them out now. These worms are trapped in the same way as the euncids.
A photo of an O. fulgida that has been extracted from my tank is provided below.
As my tank has large numbers of self sustaining Nassarius, Dove, Turbo and Stomatella snails, I have not noticed their presence. Fortunately I do not own any clams (which these worms target), but I do plan on getting one in the future. So best to get them out now. These worms are trapped in the same way as the euncids.
A photo of an O. fulgida that has been extracted from my tank is provided below.
they were my favourite damsels i had them in my first ever tank although they were alone for 3 weeks before introducing my clowns and another damsel and they harassed everything, they look amazing
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