some new pics and ID request

jbird69 · 02/13/2009, 03:45 PM

I just spent the last 10 days in S florida and the bahamas. Anyone who lives down there will attest to the cool weather I encountered.
I left my reef in the trustworthy hands of my 15 yr old son. I was very proud to come home to a thriving tank with no problems at all. One of my frags (my flower petal monti cap) had fallen into the sand and has a bleached area where sand had settled on it. Otherwise the frag looks fine. I cant blame him for not noticing, My reef tank is like a real life "wheres Waldo?" Oh yeah, my forest fire digi doesnt look too happy for some reason (top right)

My first picture is of some cool macro algae you guys identified for me a few weeks ago. Neat stuff and its growing fast! You can see the flower pedal monti in the forground...

Here is something that is new. Some kind of macro algae that looks like a bird feather...Any one with an ID for this?

I picked up a new bed today for my lonely clown. He thanked me right away by nestling right in. I have isolated it on this rock from the reef, hoping he will not cross the sand and explore my reef.

My goniapora, as happy as ever. I always worry about this guy just because of their reputation.

My monti cap trio seem to be getting bigger by the day.

This is my fiji coral that almost died after I bought it. I seriously almost thru it away twice. I kept reading how they can shrivel up for extended periods and bounce back. This one went down to golf ball size for like 4 months with no polyps visible and it was even rotting away at the base. It rotted so bad it almost tore away from the rock, it held on by a thread. I cant explain why I kept my hope in its recovery. I am so glad I did. It is one of the prettiest peices I have now! So anyone going thru this with a leather, let this be an inspiration!!

Finally, I picked up a ORA sunrise dottyback today. He is going thru a brutal intitiation from my two little blue damsels. He seams like he has a few moves of his own tho and I trust he'll make friends. Hopefully pictures to come.

Thanks for looking!

kookerson · 02/13/2009, 03:53 PM

In the second pic, thats Caulurpa. get rid of it now or it will take over everything. I was at the point where I was pulling a sandwich bag of that stuff every 2 weeks from my 20H, and it started out just like that.

spleify · 02/13/2009, 04:23 PM

Nice looking tank and corals. I agree its caulerpa. I also recommend getting rid of it.

Keep up the great work.

jbird69 · 02/13/2009, 06:15 PM

I'll give it a week and see if my tang chomps on it. I do have a few renegade strands of caulerpa in my sump but they look nothing like these.

reefscape15 · 02/13/2009, 06:47 PM

Mexicana Calurpa. Best thing for it is a foxface rabbit fish. If not taken care of, it will take over your tank QUICKLY!!!! My 20gal was covered in it, then i got rid of it, and then it became taken over by Sawblade Calurpa. What a PITA!!!!

02/13/2009, 03:45 PM	#1
jbird69 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The beautiful State of Jefferson Posts: 2,751	some new pics and ID request I just spent the last 10 days in S florida and the bahamas. Anyone who lives down there will attest to the cool weather I encountered. I left my reef in the trustworthy hands of my 15 yr old son. I was very proud to come home to a thriving tank with no problems at all. One of my frags (my flower petal monti cap) had fallen into the sand and has a bleached area where sand had settled on it. Otherwise the frag looks fine. I cant blame him for not noticing, My reef tank is like a real life "wheres Waldo?" Oh yeah, my forest fire digi doesnt look too happy for some reason (top right) My first picture is of some cool macro algae you guys identified for me a few weeks ago. Neat stuff and its growing fast! You can see the flower pedal monti in the forground... Here is something that is new. Some kind of macro algae that looks like a bird feather...Any one with an ID for this? I picked up a new bed today for my lonely clown. He thanked me right away by nestling right in. I have isolated it on this rock from the reef, hoping he will not cross the sand and explore my reef. My goniapora, as happy as ever. I always worry about this guy just because of their reputation. My monti cap trio seem to be getting bigger by the day. This is my fiji coral that almost died after I bought it. I seriously almost thru it away twice. I kept reading how they can shrivel up for extended periods and bounce back. This one went down to golf ball size for like 4 months with no polyps visible and it was even rotting away at the base. It rotted so bad it almost tore away from the rock, it held on by a thread. I cant explain why I kept my hope in its recovery. I am so glad I did. It is one of the prettiest peices I have now! So anyone going thru this with a leather, let this be an inspiration!! Finally, I picked up a ORA sunrise dottyback today. He is going thru a brutal intitiation from my two little blue damsels. He seams like he has a few moves of his own tho and I trust he'll make friends. Hopefully pictures to come. Thanks for looking! __________________ Broke Back Mountain is not a movie, its the pile of dead ninjas in Chuck Norris' back yard

02/13/2009, 04:23 PM	#3
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	Nice looking tank and corals. I agree its caulerpa. I also recommend getting rid of it. Keep up the great work. __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

02/13/2009, 06:15 PM	#4
jbird69 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The beautiful State of Jefferson Posts: 2,751	I'll give it a week and see if my tang chomps on it. I do have a few renegade strands of caulerpa in my sump but they look nothing like these. __________________ Broke Back Mountain is not a movie, its the pile of dead ninjas in Chuck Norris' back yard

02/13/2009, 06:47 PM	#5
reefscape15 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elmira Heights, NY Posts: 2,812	Mexicana Calurpa. Best thing for it is a foxface rabbit fish. If not taken care of, it will take over your tank QUICKLY!!!! My 20gal was covered in it, then i got rid of it, and then it became taken over by Sawblade Calurpa. What a PITA!!!! __________________ A new beginning........... JIM Current Tank Info: 5g standard softie/zoa tank, just starting a 20H

02/13/2009, 03:53 PM	#2
kookerson Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,017	In the second pic, thats Caulurpa. get rid of it now or it will take over everything. I was at the point where I was pulling a sandwich bag of that stuff every 2 weeks from my 20H, and it started out just like that.