2 questions

UTTAngel · 03/09/2008, 08:04 PM

Ok the first is the main question I'm wanting answered.. I've seen some posts explaining the significance of a DSB and that it's more than just a bunch of sand... so is there a site or someone that knows how to set up a DSB and what I need/don't need... thoughts and suggestions appreciated...

Second, I am trying to figure out what something was at my LFS. It wasn't labeled and no one at the store knew what it was. Basically it looked like a snail that didn't have a shell but on the middle of the back was a small yellow looking flower/tentacles thing... I know it's not much of a description but it was on the glass and hard to see the rest of the body... It was a little smaller than the size of a dime, the underside was white just like a snail and the top of him I think had a slight pinkish color... again he was on the front glass and I really couldnt get that great of a look and I couldn't get a pic at all w/ my phone.. Anyway, the ID is not 100% important, I was just curious b/c I hadn't seen anything like that b4.. It seemed to be part of the CUC in the tank but I haven't been able to find anything online that looks remotely like it.

super stooge · 03/09/2008, 08:44 PM

the "snail" u described could have been a nudibrach look it up

UTTAngel · 03/09/2008, 09:31 PM

yep that was probably it!

anyway.. anyone on the DSB?

super stooge · 03/09/2008, 09:53 PM

dont think this is exactly what ur looking for but it may be helpful

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...ture/index.php

is any1 else having problems with reef central today?

tmz · 03/09/2008, 10:18 PM

DSB needs to be at least 4 inches deep and relatively fine argonite should be used. Many recommend using a remote dsb in a buckett or a bin separate from the display through which you pass clean(skimmed) water. This bed can be kept in the dark to avoid algae growth. In a display tank a dsb can be problematic over time since it will collect dssolved organic matter. Sufficient live rock will obviate the need for an in display dsb. If you wan't a beachy look sugar fine oolicitic sand about an inchan inc and a half deep works nicely and can bd puffed up occasionaly to keeehe appendages on it's back are it's external gills. Most nudranch are obligate feeders on coral or sponges and will not survive very long in captivity without a specialized environment.

UTTAngel · 03/09/2008, 11:06 PM

yeah figured that out about the nudi.. i was just wondering what he was didn't buy him.. i've made that mistake and learned the hard way.. i always research the things i buy b4 hand.. thanks for the info

03/09/2008, 08:04 PM	#1
UTTAngel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 144	2 questions Ok the first is the main question I'm wanting answered.. I've seen some posts explaining the significance of a DSB and that it's more than just a bunch of sand... so is there a site or someone that knows how to set up a DSB and what I need/don't need... thoughts and suggestions appreciated... Second, I am trying to figure out what something was at my LFS. It wasn't labeled and no one at the store knew what it was. Basically it looked like a snail that didn't have a shell but on the middle of the back was a small yellow looking flower/tentacles thing... I know it's not much of a description but it was on the glass and hard to see the rest of the body... It was a little smaller than the size of a dime, the underside was white just like a snail and the top of him I think had a slight pinkish color... again he was on the front glass and I really couldnt get that great of a look and I couldn't get a pic at all w/ my phone.. Anyway, the ID is not 100% important, I was just curious b/c I hadn't seen anything like that b4.. It seemed to be part of the CUC in the tank but I haven't been able to find anything online that looks remotely like it. __________________ RBTA, Mushrooms, Green Star Polyps, 1 Fire Shrimp, 1 Flametail Blenny Current Tank Info: 75g Reef -Remora Pro, 40 lbs LR- Yes I know I need more.

03/09/2008, 08:44 PM	#2
super stooge Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: sydney australia Posts: 529	the "snail" u described could have been a nudibrach look it up __________________ Dean A 240g + sump office tank Salty Sense YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMGmajiuOnA3ntKDPkGEqQ

03/09/2008, 09:31 PM	#3
UTTAngel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 144	yep that was probably it! anyway.. anyone on the DSB? __________________ RBTA, Mushrooms, Green Star Polyps, 1 Fire Shrimp, 1 Flametail Blenny Current Tank Info: 75g Reef -Remora Pro, 40 lbs LR- Yes I know I need more.

03/09/2008, 09:53 PM	#4
super stooge Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: sydney australia Posts: 529	dont think this is exactly what ur looking for but it may be helpful http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...ture/index.php is any1 else having problems with reef central today? __________________ Dean A 240g + sump office tank Salty Sense YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMGmajiuOnA3ntKDPkGEqQ

03/09/2008, 10:18 PM	#5
tmz ReefKeeping Mag staff Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Seneca NY Posts: 27,691	DSB needs to be at least 4 inches deep and relatively fine argonite should be used. Many recommend using a remote dsb in a buckett or a bin separate from the display through which you pass clean(skimmed) water. This bed can be kept in the dark to avoid algae growth. In a display tank a dsb can be problematic over time since it will collect dssolved organic matter. Sufficient live rock will obviate the need for an in display dsb. If you wan't a beachy look sugar fine oolicitic sand about an inchan inc and a half deep works nicely and can bd puffed up occasionaly to keeehe appendages on it's back are it's external gills. Most nudranch are obligate feeders on coral or sponges and will not survive very long in captivity without a specialized environment. __________________ Tom Current Tank Info: Tank of the Month , November 2011 : 600gal integrated system: 3 display tanks (120 g, 90g, 89g),several frag/grow out tanks, macroalgae refugia, cryptic zones. 40+ fish, seahorses, sps,lps,leathers, zoanthidae and non photosynthetic corals.

03/09/2008, 11:06 PM	#6
UTTAngel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 144	yeah figured that out about the nudi.. i was just wondering what he was didn't buy him.. i've made that mistake and learned the hard way.. i always research the things i buy b4 hand.. thanks for the info __________________ RBTA, Mushrooms, Green Star Polyps, 1 Fire Shrimp, 1 Flametail Blenny Current Tank Info: 75g Reef -Remora Pro, 40 lbs LR- Yes I know I need more.