5 Misc Questions

miserkris · 12/01/2010, 08:08 PM

1.My CB shrimp lost one of its claw /pincers is this ok?

2.And why is it that reefers dont have beautiful sea plants /weeds in their DT?

3.I wanna cover my overflow and siphon tubes with a bendable sheet to prevent light since algae grows in them . what can I use?

4.Any way I can get taller mount legs for 6x54 nova extreme light?

5.Do Zoas eventually melt away after a few months?

thx

Fretfreak13 · 12/01/2010, 08:13 PM

1.) Yes, he'll grow them back after he molts a few times.
2.) Some do. It's all on the preference of the individual.
3.) No clue, wait for more answers. (lol)
4.) You'll probably have to make them.
5.) Nooope, something's wrong.

bertoni · 12/02/2010, 05:24 PM

For 3, you might be able to paint them with Krylon Fusion, which is safe in the tank after it's dry.

The shrimp can regrow the claw, but if some animal is attacking it, that might need some attention.

Toddrtrex · 12/02/2010, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miserkris

1.My CB shrimp lost one of its claw /pincers is this ok? Been a long time since I've had one, but if memory serves it should grow back

2.And why is it that reefers dont have beautiful sea plants /weeds in their DT?
I have some -- see below

3.I wanna cover my overflow and siphon tubes with a bendable sheet to prevent light since algae grows in them . what can I use?
Wonder if some of those plastic colored dividers would work -- for binders

4.Any way I can get taller mount legs for 6x54 nova extreme light?
Not sure

5.Do Zoas eventually melt away after a few months?
No-one told mine that

They should continue to grow/spread for a long time

thx

snorvich · 12/02/2010, 09:22 PM

Yes the coral banded claw will grow back; however that shrimp is not a good shrimp if you are also keeping fish.

miserkris · 01/03/2011, 09:57 PM

More misc:

1) API - Ammo Carb : Can this be used for s/w in a reactor? i mean Carbon is carbon ..right?

2) My sebae has moved close to a F.duster almost hugging it. Its a purple tip sebae nem - is this ok? Or will he sting the duster?
THX!

rogersb · 01/04/2011, 08:32 AM

something fishy sells covers for overflows. They were on sale last week for $7

bertoni · 01/04/2011, 05:59 PM

Ammo Carb contains activated carbon, which is fine for saltwater. It also contains an ammonia-binding resin, which might not work in saltwater, although it probably won't do any harm.

The anemone might sting the featherduster. About all you can do for the situation is to point a powerhead at the anemone and hope that it moves away and stays away.

bertoni · 01/04/2011, 05:59 PM

Ammo Carb contains activated carbon, which is fine for saltwater. It also contains an ammonia-binding resin, which might not work in saltwater, although it probably won't do any harm.

The anemone might sting the featherduster. About all you can do for the situation is to point a powerhead at the anemone and hope that it moves away and stays away.

syrinx · 01/04/2011, 08:48 PM

Some of the older freshwater amonia removers- zoolite i believe-don`t quote- we recharged using saltwater. If that is the case for your ammocarb i would avoid it.

clownfreak · 01/04/2011, 09:29 PM

You can use black arcrylic (sp?) as an overflow cover, or as previously mentioned krylon fusion but give it a few days to dry out

12/01/2010, 08:08 PM	#1
miserkris Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downingtown,PA Posts: 1,062	5 Misc Questions 1.My CB shrimp lost one of its claw /pincers is this ok? 2.And why is it that reefers dont have beautiful sea plants /weeds in their DT? 3.I wanna cover my overflow and siphon tubes with a bendable sheet to prevent light since algae grows in them . what can I use? 4.Any way I can get taller mount legs for 6x54 nova extreme light? 5.Do Zoas eventually melt away after a few months? thx __________________ 156g Oceanic Mixedreef,100g Sump Current Tank Info: 156 g mixed reef

12/01/2010, 08:13 PM	#2
Fretfreak13 I am not a boy! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,114	1.) Yes, he'll grow them back after he molts a few times. 2.) Some do. It's all on the preference of the individual. 3.) No clue, wait for more answers. (lol) 4.) You'll probably have to make them. 5.) Nooope, something's wrong. __________________ ~Kali Just keep swimmin'

12/02/2010, 05:24 PM	#3
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	For 3, you might be able to paint them with Krylon Fusion, which is safe in the tank after it's dry. The shrimp can regrow the claw, but if some animal is attacking it, that might need some attention. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

12/02/2010, 09:22 PM	#5
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Yes the coral banded claw will grow back; however that shrimp is not a good shrimp if you are also keeping fish. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

01/03/2011, 09:57 PM	#6
miserkris Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downingtown,PA Posts: 1,062	More misc: 1) API - Ammo Carb : Can this be used for s/w in a reactor? i mean Carbon is carbon ..right? 2) My sebae has moved close to a F.duster almost hugging it. Its a purple tip sebae nem - is this ok? Or will he sting the duster? THX! __________________ 156g Oceanic Mixedreef,100g Sump Current Tank Info: 156 g mixed reef

01/04/2011, 08:32 AM	#7
rogersb Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: white haven Posts: 1,135	something fishy sells covers for overflows. They were on sale last week for $7

01/04/2011, 05:59 PM	#8
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	Ammo Carb contains activated carbon, which is fine for saltwater. It also contains an ammonia-binding resin, which might not work in saltwater, although it probably won't do any harm. The anemone might sting the featherduster. About all you can do for the situation is to point a powerhead at the anemone and hope that it moves away and stays away. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

01/04/2011, 08:48 PM	#10
syrinx Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: champaign Posts: 3,160	Some of the older freshwater amonia removers- zoolite i believe-don`t quote- we recharged using saltwater. If that is the case for your ammocarb i would avoid it.

01/04/2011, 09:29 PM	#11
clownfreak Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 405	You can use black arcrylic (sp?) as an overflow cover, or as previously mentioned krylon fusion but give it a few days to dry out

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