veggie clips

onecrzyboi4u · 06/12/2006, 08:57 PM

how long should u leave seaweed on a veggie clip in the tank

kraze3 · 06/12/2006, 09:14 PM

I have a few diff kinds. Some say 2 hours the others say remove any uneaten seaweed after a few hours. If your fish are still picking at it id say leave it, if not take it out.

onecrzyboi4u · 06/12/2006, 09:18 PM

can you leave the clip in the tank all the time or take it out when not in use

kraze3 · 06/12/2006, 09:25 PM

the clip itself.?.. I leave it in there most of the time, this way the fish are used to seeing it and aren't afraid when i stick it in there. If you feed them from it enough im sure it wont matter though.

JRistau81 · 06/12/2006, 10:06 PM

If you have tangs I would leave it in all the time and not remove the seaweed. They are oppurtunistic feeders in the wild so why not let them at least have that ability in out aquariums. Don't necessarily replace the seaweed whenever it's gone, maybe wait until the next day. My Purple tang and Imperator angel eat it CONSTANTLY. I am pretty sure they were'nt getting adequate nutrition before I had it.

onecrzyboi4u · 06/12/2006, 10:58 PM

thankies..

szwab · 06/12/2006, 11:23 PM

i have food on mine 24/7
i use an old algea magnet though. clips kept breaking

delor · 06/13/2006, 10:30 AM

I just slide a piece of seaweed under the edge of my mag float instead of using a clip.. The clip suction cups never stayed on the glass for me.

Biggie · 06/13/2006, 10:42 AM

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Originally posted by spe934
I just slide a piece of seaweed under the edge of my mag float instead of using a clip.. The clip suction cups never stayed on the glass for me.

I use a standard clip with a Stainless steel snap swivel attached to a better suction cup (Black silicone) from a blown power head. Hasnt come off in a year. The clip dangles alittle in the flow makes the fish work for the food some like in nature. My PBT grabs a mouth full and whips the thing like hes attacking it with a vengance for his meal.

55semireef · 06/13/2006, 10:55 AM

My Blue Hippo will graze on it for ever. Even when it appears to be gone, the hippo can manage to pull some more out with its teeth.

jaymz101 · 06/13/2006, 11:44 AM

I leave live gracillaria in mine 24/7 for my tang. He trims it nicely so it doesnt get too big.

bjonesjr1 · 06/13/2006, 12:08 PM

where do you get these veggie clips for the seaweed...

Biggie · 06/13/2006, 12:33 PM

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Originally posted by bjonesjr1
where do you get these veggie clips for the seaweed...

Any LFS should carry them.

55semireef · 06/13/2006, 01:03 PM

they are dirt cheap too.

MarkD40 · 06/13/2006, 01:22 PM

I used silicone adhesive to attach the suction cup of a veggie clip to my mag float glass cleaner. Easy to position and remove without getting your whole arm wet.

Biggie · 06/13/2006, 01:27 PM

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Originally posted by MarkD40
I used silicone adhesive to attach the suction cup of a veggie clip to my mag float glass cleaner. Easy to position and remove without getting your whole arm wet.

Man thats an expensive veggie clip but a good idea never the less.

MarkD40 · 06/13/2006, 01:40 PM

You can still use the magnet to clean the glass. If the veggie clip is in the way you can remove it from the suction cup when you clean the glass. I just leave mine on for the ride.

Biggie · 06/13/2006, 01:53 PM

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Originally posted by MarkD40
You can still use the magnet to clean the glass. If the veggie clip is in the way you can remove it from the suction cup when you clean the glass. I just leave mine on for the ride.

The little ideas on this site are priceless.

bjonesjr1 · 06/13/2006, 02:10 PM

If my LFS doesn't have them, then where else. My LFS isn't that close to my house so I don't make to many visits their. Any where on-line just to get a look at what they look like, or maybe someone has a picture on here. Thanks

Biggie · 06/13/2006, 03:11 PM

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Originally posted by bjonesjr1
If my LFS doesn't have them, then where else. My LFS isn't that close to my house so I don't make to many visits their. Any where on-line just to get a look at what they look like, or maybe someone has a picture on here. Thanks

Try Marine Depot, Pet solutions, eithier or or just do a general search for reef foods and you can find one. Just a plastic clip with a suction cup attached to it.

bjonesjr1 · 06/13/2006, 03:29 PM

thanks biggie

Biggie · 06/13/2006, 03:38 PM

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Originally posted by bjonesjr1
thanks biggie

Sure thing

kraze3 · 06/13/2006, 03:46 PM

I have bought some packages of seaweed that had free clips inside. The were crap but they worked for a while before i broke them.

budhorse775 · 06/14/2006, 07:13 AM

I found a package of suction cup plastic clips that look just like the Julian Sprung ones at a Bealls Outlet store. It was 5 for 99 cents.

thor32766 · 06/14/2006, 08:05 AM

hey budhorse, i am going to check that out. Also great idea on using the magnet cleaner, you learn something new everyday!

06/12/2006, 08:57 PM	#1
onecrzyboi4u Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lexington VA Posts: 1,893	veggie clips how long should u leave seaweed on a veggie clip in the tank

06/12/2006, 10:06 PM	#5
JRistau81 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 264	If you have tangs I would leave it in all the time and not remove the seaweed. They are oppurtunistic feeders in the wild so why not let them at least have that ability in out aquariums. Don't necessarily replace the seaweed whenever it's gone, maybe wait until the next day. My Purple tang and Imperator angel eat it CONSTANTLY. I am pretty sure they were'nt getting adequate nutrition before I had it. __________________ I like pigs. Dogs look up to us; cats look down on us, but pigs treat us as equals. - Winston Churchill Current Tank Info: 150 gallon, 2 Hamilton 400w 14K Metal halide, Red Sea Berlin Skimmer (Don't scoff, it works well), 150-200 lbs LR, 50 lbs LS, 100 lbs Southdown...anything else?

06/12/2006, 11:23 PM	#7
szwab RC Mod Join Date: May 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 15,225	i have food on mine 24/7 i use an old algea magnet though. clips kept breaking __________________ Mark "I got a fever, and the only prescription, is more cowbell" ~ Christopher Walken Current Tank Info: AGE 240 Flatback Hex

06/13/2006, 10:30 AM	#8
delor Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,124	I just slide a piece of seaweed under the edge of my mag float instead of using a clip.. The clip suction cups never stayed on the glass for me. __________________ Surviving is different than thriving! Current Tank Info: Current: 90 gal RR reef tank, LED. Old:55gal RR, 440W VHO, 80# LR, LS, 20gal sump, SCWD. 5 gallon nano, 75 gal FOWLR

06/13/2006, 11:44 AM	#11
jaymz101 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 410	I leave live gracillaria in mine 24/7 for my tang. He trims it nicely so it doesnt get too big. __________________ In 96 hours, Jack Bauer has killed 93 people and saved the world 4 times. What have you done with your life? Current Tank Info: Lobo, local Oculina, Acro., hydnophora, lots of zoas, caulastrea, pagoda and scroll, foxface flasher wrass and firefish

06/12/2006, 09:14 PM	#2
kraze3 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: RI Posts: 2,373	I have a few diff kinds. Some say 2 hours the others say remove any uneaten seaweed after a few hours. If your fish are still picking at it id say leave it, if not take it out.

06/12/2006, 09:18 PM	#3
onecrzyboi4u Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lexington VA Posts: 1,893	can you leave the clip in the tank all the time or take it out when not in use

06/12/2006, 09:25 PM	#4
kraze3 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: RI Posts: 2,373	the clip itself.?.. I leave it in there most of the time, this way the fish are used to seeing it and aren't afraid when i stick it in there. If you feed them from it enough im sure it wont matter though.

06/12/2006, 10:58 PM	#6
onecrzyboi4u Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lexington VA Posts: 1,893	thankies..

06/13/2006, 10:55 AM	#10
55semireef Moved On Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5,322	My Blue Hippo will graze on it for ever. Even when it appears to be gone, the hippo can manage to pull some more out with its teeth.

06/13/2006, 12:08 PM	#12
bjonesjr1 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 1,258	where do you get these veggie clips for the seaweed... __________________ Bobby Current Tank Info: 75gal, LifeReef CLF1 Sump & SVS2-24 Skimmer

06/13/2006, 01:03 PM	#14
55semireef Moved On Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5,322	they are dirt cheap too.

06/13/2006, 01:22 PM	#15
MarkD40 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 647	I used silicone adhesive to attach the suction cup of a veggie clip to my mag float glass cleaner. Easy to position and remove without getting your whole arm wet. __________________ My ship came in. Unfortunately it hit a reef. Current Tank Info: 110 gallon reef display tank, fish, LPS, SPS and mushrooms. A 75 gallon sump in basement with protein skimmer, 40watt UV sterilizer, RO/DI, refugium with chaeto, phosban reactor. 40 gallon frag tank.

06/13/2006, 01:40 PM	#17
MarkD40 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 647	You can still use the magnet to clean the glass. If the veggie clip is in the way you can remove it from the suction cup when you clean the glass. I just leave mine on for the ride. __________________ My ship came in. Unfortunately it hit a reef. Current Tank Info: 110 gallon reef display tank, fish, LPS, SPS and mushrooms. A 75 gallon sump in basement with protein skimmer, 40watt UV sterilizer, RO/DI, refugium with chaeto, phosban reactor. 40 gallon frag tank.

06/13/2006, 02:10 PM	#19
bjonesjr1 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 1,258	If my LFS doesn't have them, then where else. My LFS isn't that close to my house so I don't make to many visits their. Any where on-line just to get a look at what they look like, or maybe someone has a picture on here. Thanks __________________ Bobby Current Tank Info: 75gal, LifeReef CLF1 Sump & SVS2-24 Skimmer

06/13/2006, 03:29 PM	#21
bjonesjr1 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 1,258	thanks biggie __________________ Bobby Current Tank Info: 75gal, LifeReef CLF1 Sump & SVS2-24 Skimmer

06/13/2006, 03:46 PM	#23
kraze3 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: RI Posts: 2,373	I have bought some packages of seaweed that had free clips inside. The were crap but they worked for a while before i broke them.

06/14/2006, 07:13 AM	#24
budhorse775 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Land O Lakes,Florida Posts: 243	I found a package of suction cup plastic clips that look just like the Julian Sprung ones at a Bealls Outlet store. It was 5 for 99 cents.

06/14/2006, 08:05 AM	#25
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	hey budhorse, i am going to check that out. Also great idea on using the magnet cleaner, you learn something new everyday! __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!