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izzy123 · 09/08/2010, 04:17 AM

I just realised..... I never introduced myself on RC although I've been bothering the experts for months now...
So here goes: hello, my name is Ivan, and I live in Belgium.
I'm in the process of starting up my first reef tank, and I wanted to gather as much information as I can to prevent as much mistakes as possible.

So far this site is AMAZING and the people over here are truley helpfull
keep up the great work and THANK YOU for all the help i already recieved!

Slice · 09/08/2010, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sisterlimonpot

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I've never seen an emerald crab give birth, but I've the 2 locked in a mating embrace and seen my female open it's flap to eat the eggs. That was kind of cool to see. Only saw it once and never saw it again.

The wife and I didn't realise she was carrying larvae. We saw the 2 "embrace" several times and thought they were fighting, not..um..mating.

We would have never seen what happened if not for the chromis. They were acting strangely, swimming/hovering just over the rock instead of their normal top of the tank location.

We went over to see what the commotion was and saw the female up on a rock, fortunately in full view. Her flap was open, revealing a large jelly mass. About 2x/min, she would convulse and release a couple of dozen larvae.

The chromis thought it was candy and ate every one until about 20mins later, the lights timed out and the chromis went to bed.

The crab still had most of her cargo; we assume she continued to release larvae into the night. Its nice to imagine somewhere under the rock, there may be tiny crabs trying to make a living....

Thanks for the welcome!!

oakes · 09/08/2010, 09:50 AM

Good day all, I am Brian from Virginia and am about to start on my first SW Tank. Tank is going to be a 120gallon with a 75 gallon sump/refuge (still doing research on this to see what I need). Will be ordering my skimmer soon which will be the SWC Extreme 200. Then just need to get my stand and hood built!

Skull&Bones · 09/08/2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sisterlimonpot

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Glad to have you here. Be sure to start a new thread documenting your new reef tank. where in Cali are you? if you're near Ventura, shoot me a PM

Thanks Sisterlimonpot! I'm in the Bay Area just a little north of you.

ghstcowboy · 09/08/2010, 08:41 PM

hi i'm Richard and i really am very green to this i have never in my life messed with reefs and stuff so all the pumps and stuff i'v been reading about i have no clue what does what or what light i need or anything like that

Ticul · 09/08/2010, 08:42 PM

New to RC. I have a 40 gallon tank that has been up for 8 months. I'm in Central California

Sisterlimonpot · 09/08/2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by izzy123

I just realised..... I never introduced myself on RC although I've been bothering the experts for months now...
So here goes: hello, my name is Ivan, and I live in Belgium.
I'm in the process of starting up my first reef tank, and I wanted to gather as much information as I can to prevent as much mistakes as possible.

So far this site is AMAZING and the people over here are truley helpfull
keep up the great work and THANK YOU for all the help i already recieved!

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Belgium, was a place we drove through to get to Amsterdam

. No not really, Liège is a town that sticks out but I can't remember why....

All of us americans had to have that fine Belgium furniture, we bought a nice 3 piece curio cabinet from a town just over the border.

Anyway glad to have you here, If you have a build thread of your tank I'd be interested in following along. Send me a PM of it, or if you don't, please start one.

Sisterlimonpot · 09/08/2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Slice

The wife and I didn't realise she was carrying larvae. We saw the 2 "embrace" several times and thought they were fighting, not..um..mating.

We would have never seen what happened if not for the chromis. They were acting strangely, swimming/hovering just over the rock instead of their normal top of the tank location.

We went over to see what the commotion was and saw the female up on a rock, fortunately in full view. Her flap was open, revealing a large jelly mass. About 2x/min, she would convulse and release a couple of dozen larvae.

The chromis thought it was candy and ate every one until about 20mins later, the lights timed out and the chromis went to bed.

The crab still had most of her cargo; we assume she continued to release larvae into the night. Its nice to imagine somewhere under the rock, there may be tiny crabs trying to make a living....

Thanks for the welcome!!

I believe I read that the female crab can fertilize eggs for up to 2 years with one 'mating embrace'.

Sisterlimonpot · 09/08/2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by oakes

Good day all, I am Brian from Virginia and am about to start on my first SW Tank. Tank is going to be a 120gallon with a 75 gallon sump/refuge (still doing research on this to see what I need). Will be ordering my skimmer soon which will be the SWC Extreme 200. Then just need to get my stand and hood built!

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Sounds like you have a plan of attack. be sure to start a thread when your ready to get your tank going. I'd like to follow along.

Sisterlimonpot · 09/08/2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ghstcowboy

hi i'm Richard and i really am very green to this i have never in my life messed with reefs and stuff so all the pumps and stuff i'v been reading about i have no clue what does what or what light i need or anything like that

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Be sure to read through this thread. That should clear a lot up for you.

Sisterlimonpot · 09/08/2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ticul

New to RC. I have a 40 gallon tank that has been up for 8 months. I'm in Central California

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Be sure to start a new thread documenting your progress

Rustyfunk · 09/09/2010, 01:30 AM

'sup RC?

Im Russ, and Im based in Yorkshire, England.

Currently I run a D&D DX24, thats about 3 years old.

In the next couple of weeks im planning a bit of an upgrade to an Aqua Medic Chromis (55cm cube), largely so i can get fish that i can see. Might even start a tank thread!

My current stock are a red fire fish, green mandarin (yes, he eats frozen, and cultured pods) and a yasha haze/pistol shrimp combo, all of which generaly like hiding!

In there i also have an acan, duncan, branching hammer, toadstool, zoas, catalaphyllia, candy cane, and some gsps

Newbie Aquarist · 09/09/2010, 07:35 AM

Hello RC. I am Wayne and I apparently joined this forum and never had any input or did anything really. I have been in the saltwater game since 1 June 2009. I originally started out with a 125 gallon and now upgraded to a 225 gallon setup.

Kay Tickle · 09/09/2010, 07:45 AM

I'm new to this. I'm setting up a 29g at home verrrrry slowly. I'm planning on a seahorse tank, so I am researching the heck out of it before I even get water. Should be drilling the tank tomorrow.

Kamel · 09/09/2010, 10:56 AM

Hey guys, this is my obligatory introduction post. I'm new to RC, but I've been a member of thereeftank for a while under the same alias. I hope to learn a lot and help out even more, I've already written many guides etc, so hope to contribute here as well.

Reef Leviathan · 09/09/2010, 11:04 AM

Hello, I am also new here. I haven't got the funds to get a tank up and running for myself yet but I have about a years experience managing a fish department at a pet store (fresh and salt). Plan to get a large build going in the near future but I might get to antsy and just start a nano while I wait lol.

- Levi

Sisterlimonpot · 09/09/2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rustyfunk

'sup RC?

Im Russ, and Im based in Yorkshire, England.

Currently I run a D&D DX24, thats about 3 years old.

In the next couple of weeks im planning a bit of an upgrade to an Aqua Medic Chromis (55cm cube), largely so i can get fish that i can see. Might even start a tank thread!

My current stock are a red fire fish, green mandarin (yes, he eats frozen, and cultured pods) and a yasha haze/pistol shrimp combo, all of which generaly like hiding!

In there i also have an acan, duncan, branching hammer, toadstool, zoas, catalaphyllia, candy cane, and some gsps

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Definitely start a thread.

Sisterlimonpot · 09/09/2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbie Aquarist

Hello RC. I am Wayne and I apparently joined this forum and never had any input or did anything really. I have been in the saltwater game since 1 June 2009. I originally started out with a 125 gallon and now upgraded to a 225 gallon setup.

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I would definitely like to see a thread for your 225.

Sisterlimonpot · 09/09/2010, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kay Tickle

I'm new to this. I'm setting up a 29g at home verrrrry slowly. I'm planning on a seahorse tank, so I am researching the heck out of it before I even get water. Should be drilling the tank tomorrow.

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I rarely get to hear about someone with a seahorse tank. Be sure to document and post your progress in a new thread.

Sisterlimonpot · 09/09/2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamel

Hey guys, this is my obligatory introduction post. I'm new to RC, but I've been a member of thereeftank for a while under the same alias. I hope to learn a lot and help out even more, I've already written many guides etc, so hope to contribute here as well.

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you should fit in nicely with us. Maybe you ca share some of your guides in the NTTH forum.

Sisterlimonpot · 09/09/2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Reef Leviathan

Hello, I am also new here. I haven't got the funds to get a tank up and running for myself yet but I have about a years experience managing a fish department at a pet store (fresh and salt). Plan to get a large build going in the near future but I might get to antsy and just start a nano while I wait lol.

- Levi

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Either way you choose you be sure to start a thread documenting your progress.

Newbie Aquarist · 09/09/2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sisterlimonpot

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I would definitely like to see a thread for your 225.

Thread has started.

bambam1762 · 09/09/2010, 06:45 PM

I'm the newest fish in the tank.... Really need some help. I just went to the MACNA conf, and left with a 92 gal cube tank, stand , lights and hood now I have to figure out the rest...Keep in mind this is my very first tank and and I do want to do a reef. ( raffle item) The big white tank

FlipDiver79 · 09/09/2010, 07:59 PM

Hello... FNG here... just ordered The Conscientious Marine Aquarist... here to learn...

David73 · 09/09/2010, 08:18 PM

Hello,

My name is David and I am an addict and I am back. I used to go under the alias of Mobilecal but now just David since I have come to terms with my addiction. I have been out for about 8 years since I got rid of my 180 but intend on getting back in with at least a 230+ this time. Looking to gain even more technical knowledge before my next dive. Cheers!

09/08/2010, 08:41 PM	#3230
ghstcowboy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1	new to this hi i'm Richard and i really am very green to this i have never in my life messed with reefs and stuff so all the pumps and stuff i'v been reading about i have no clue what does what or what light i need or anything like that

09/09/2010, 07:45 AM	#3239
Kay Tickle Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 95	I'm new to this. I'm setting up a 29g at home verrrrry slowly. I'm planning on a seahorse tank, so I am researching the heck out of it before I even get water. Should be drilling the tank tomorrow. Last edited by Kay Tickle; 09/09/2010 at 08:28 AM.

09/09/2010, 06:45 PM	#3248
bambam1762 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Cntrl Fl Posts: 3	I'm the newest fish in the tank.... Really need some help. I just went to the MACNA conf, and left with a 92 gal cube tank, stand , lights and hood now I have to figure out the rest...Keep in mind this is my very first tank and and I do want to do a reef. ( raffle item) The big white tank Last edited by bambam1762; 09/09/2010 at 06:47 PM. Reason: missed info

09/08/2010, 04:17 AM	#3226
izzy123 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Belgium Posts: 504	I just realised..... I never introduced myself on RC although I've been bothering the experts for months now... So here goes: hello, my name is Ivan, and I live in Belgium. I'm in the process of starting up my first reef tank, and I wanted to gather as much information as I can to prevent as much mistakes as possible. So far this site is AMAZING and the people over here are truley helpfull keep up the great work and THANK YOU for all the help i already recieved!

09/08/2010, 09:50 AM	#3228
oakes Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 67	Good day all, I am Brian from Virginia and am about to start on my first SW Tank. Tank is going to be a 120gallon with a 75 gallon sump/refuge (still doing research on this to see what I need). Will be ordering my skimmer soon which will be the SWC Extreme 200. Then just need to get my stand and hood built!

09/08/2010, 08:42 PM	#3231
Ticul Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 59	New to RC. I have a 40 gallon tank that has been up for 8 months. I'm in Central California

09/09/2010, 01:30 AM	#3237
Rustyfunk Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 4	'sup RC? Im Russ, and Im based in Yorkshire, England. Currently I run a D&D DX24, thats about 3 years old. In the next couple of weeks im planning a bit of an upgrade to an Aqua Medic Chromis (55cm cube), largely so i can get fish that i can see. Might even start a tank thread! My current stock are a red fire fish, green mandarin (yes, he eats frozen, and cultured pods) and a yasha haze/pistol shrimp combo, all of which generaly like hiding! In there i also have an acan, duncan, branching hammer, toadstool, zoas, catalaphyllia, candy cane, and some gsps

09/09/2010, 07:35 AM	#3238
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796	Hello RC. I am Wayne and I apparently joined this forum and never had any input or did anything really. I have been in the saltwater game since 1 June 2009. I originally started out with a 125 gallon and now upgraded to a 225 gallon setup.

09/09/2010, 10:56 AM	#3240
Kamel Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 52	Hey guys, this is my obligatory introduction post. I'm new to RC, but I've been a member of thereeftank for a while under the same alias. I hope to learn a lot and help out even more, I've already written many guides etc, so hope to contribute here as well.

09/09/2010, 11:04 AM	#3241
Reef Leviathan Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 7	Hello, I am also new here. I haven't got the funds to get a tank up and running for myself yet but I have about a years experience managing a fish department at a pet store (fresh and salt). Plan to get a large build going in the near future but I might get to antsy and just start a nano while I wait lol. - Levi

09/09/2010, 07:59 PM	#3249
FlipDiver79 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1	Hello... FNG here... just ordered The Conscientious Marine Aquarist... here to learn...

09/09/2010, 08:18 PM	#3250
David73 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 12	Hello, My name is David and I am an addict and I am back. I used to go under the alias of Mobilecal but now just David since I have come to terms with my addiction. I have been out for about 8 years since I got rid of my 180 but intend on getting back in with at least a 230+ this time. Looking to gain even more technical knowledge before my next dive. Cheers!