Melev's new 280g Starfire tank thread - Page 26

melev · 06/18/2006, 10:19 PM

It frags itself on a regular basis. I never pull any off.

Airman · 06/18/2006, 10:32 PM

Frags are looking great.

Hop · 06/18/2006, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by melev
It frags itself on a regular basis. I never pull any off.

I'll have to try to grab a few before they fall off into a crevice and see if I can get them to take hold... Thanks!

andyjd · 06/19/2006, 06:04 AM

Marc I have a question about the Chemi-Clean.

Did you leave your skimmer off for the 48hrs, before doing a water change and powering up the skimmer ?

Thanks

Andy

melev · 06/19/2006, 10:30 AM

Yes, that is correct.

barleychown · 06/19/2006, 10:35 AM

Hi Marc,

Just wanted to let you know the gallon glass jars I'm trying for the phytoplankton seem to be working really well. Thanks for the idea!

melev · 06/19/2006, 10:56 AM

Please post pictures if you can.

andyjd · 06/19/2006, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by melev
Yes, that is correct.

Excellent thanks and the Chemi-Clean seems to be working

Tbduval · 06/19/2006, 05:50 PM

When you frag the Mean Greens, you actually pry them off, then glue them to the rock????? I have some zoos I want to frag but don't completely understand how you did it!

melev · 06/19/2006, 09:38 PM

Yes, I cut them off under the mat, but cutting the rock with sharp cutters. What ends up is a little bit of gravel and some zoas. These are then glued to a new rock separate from the rest of the original colony.

When you are done, wash your hands well to avoid getting palythoa toxin poisoning (eyes, mouth, etc).

melev · 06/20/2006, 03:35 PM

Keys Critters ship our club's order today. About 9 of us got involved in this group buy, which helps defray shipping costs evenly.

I got 100 astreas and 25 white ceriths. With shipping, I paid $54.

A few were put in the seahorse tank, a few in the quarantine tank, a few in the prop section, and the rest will crawl out tonight when the lights are out.

These are large white Ceriths. They tend to clean the bottom 2" of glass near the substrate.

I got a new Harlequin Starfish as well. It moves very fast, so I have no concerns the Harlequin Shrimp might try to eat it.

And finally, the token SPS picture for the day.

itstheantitang · 06/20/2006, 04:01 PM

Tank pictures look great!

Is there any reason for adding the snails in a cup like that? I usually just drop them around the tank when acclimation is finished.

Tbduval · 06/20/2006, 05:41 PM

Melev, did they give you free shipping, because they offer that with a lot of there packages? Just wondering.

melev · 06/20/2006, 05:52 PM

Keyscritters.com doesn't offer free shipping.

I put them in a glass in the tank so they have something solid to grab onto, rather than placing 100 snails against the glass invididually.

itstheantitang · 06/20/2006, 06:36 PM

Makes sense, thanks!

Sparky0028 · 06/21/2006, 01:08 PM

Melev
Sorry to hijack your thread but I have a question about drilling acrylic. My tank is three years old and I am thinking about drilling the bottom of my sump to put in a bulkhead for an external pump. I am concerned that the acrylic has beacome brittle over time and that it could be very risky. My tank is a Tenecor bow front with the rear of the tank being the sump area.I would run spa flex from the bulkhead to the pump which would be in a closet next to the tank.

Thanks
Rich

melev · 06/21/2006, 03:02 PM

Well, I agree it does sound risky. Drilling it slowly would be best, and I would have it flat on some wood that will support it as you drill. That will prevent it busting through as you cut through the material.

You might contact Tenecor to see what they say.

Sparky0028 · 06/21/2006, 03:23 PM

Thanks Marc
The plan was to drill from the bottom first, say half way then finish the hole from the other side so there is no busting through.
Awesome star fish.

Rich

Tbduval · 06/22/2006, 08:45 PM

Hey Melev! When you use your Phosban reactor, how long does the Rowa work until the media needs to be changed? Also, have anymore of those awesome pics. BTW, any new projects you are currently working on for your tank? Thanks for all you helpful info.

Warner Marine · 06/22/2006, 08:58 PM

mmmm... love that Mean Green colony, Marc...

jon

melev · 06/22/2006, 09:55 PM

Tbduval, you know when the media is used up when the output of water measures for phosphate. As long as the effluent tests 0, all phosphate is being removed from the water.

No new projects to talk about right now. I did some water changes in three tanks today. And I still have 30g of water left over.

melev · 06/23/2006, 02:12 PM

If Dr Ron confirms the ID, I may turn this guy loose in my tank to consume Green Star Polyps.

Stile2 · 06/23/2006, 05:37 PM

What in the world is it?

Freemans Reef · 06/24/2006, 08:55 AM

wow i just got done reading this all the way from the start
took about a week but it was so worth it

you inspired me to keep working on the new system i have under way

thank you for the awesome documentary

melev · 06/24/2006, 12:36 PM

From the thread on Marine Depot, it appears to be:
Phyllodesmium briareum - Briareum stecheri, Solenopodium stelleri (both briareids) and Pachyclavularia

And if it is, it will eat Green Star Polyps (Pachyclavularia).

Ron doesn't think that I'll be that lucky, but it looks like it might work out.

06/18/2006, 10:32 PM	#627
Airman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 643	Frags are looking great. __________________ What is man, that thou art mindful of him?...:) Current Tank Info: 55 Gal, DSB, protein skimmer, UV light, Sump/Refugium

06/20/2006, 04:01 PM	#637
itstheantitang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 477	Tank pictures look great! Is there any reason for adding the snails in a cup like that? I usually just drop them around the tank when acclimation is finished. __________________ Ignore the smoke and smile...

06/20/2006, 06:36 PM	#640
itstheantitang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 477	Makes sense, thanks! __________________ Ignore the smoke and smile...

06/21/2006, 01:08 PM	#641
Sparky0028 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 300	Drilling old acrylic Melev Sorry to hijack your thread but I have a question about drilling acrylic. My tank is three years old and I am thinking about drilling the bottom of my sump to put in a bulkhead for an external pump. I am concerned that the acrylic has beacome brittle over time and that it could be very risky. My tank is a Tenecor bow front with the rear of the tank being the sump area.I would run spa flex from the bulkhead to the pump which would be in a closet next to the tank. Thanks Rich

06/22/2006, 08:58 PM	#645
Warner Marine Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 308	mmmm... love that Mean Green colony, Marc... jon __________________ Jon To build a great reef... you need the right tools! The Home of ECOBAK!

06/18/2006, 10:19 PM	#626
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	It frags itself on a regular basis. I never pull any off.

06/19/2006, 06:04 AM	#629
andyjd International Nomad Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dunedin, NZ Posts: 1,147	Marc I have a question about the Chemi-Clean. Did you leave your skimmer off for the 48hrs, before doing a water change and powering up the skimmer ? Thanks Andy

06/19/2006, 10:30 AM	#630
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Yes, that is correct.

06/19/2006, 10:35 AM	#631
barleychown Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 53	Hi Marc, Just wanted to let you know the gallon glass jars I'm trying for the phytoplankton seem to be working really well. Thanks for the idea!

06/19/2006, 10:56 AM	#632
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Please post pictures if you can.

06/19/2006, 05:50 PM	#634
Tbduval Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 369	When you frag the Mean Greens, you actually pry them off, then glue them to the rock????? I have some zoos I want to frag but don't completely understand how you did it!

06/19/2006, 09:38 PM	#635
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Yes, I cut them off under the mat, but cutting the rock with sharp cutters. What ends up is a little bit of gravel and some zoas. These are then glued to a new rock separate from the rest of the original colony. When you are done, wash your hands well to avoid getting palythoa toxin poisoning (eyes, mouth, etc).

06/20/2006, 03:35 PM	#636
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Keys Critters ship our club's order today. About 9 of us got involved in this group buy, which helps defray shipping costs evenly. I got 100 astreas and 25 white ceriths. With shipping, I paid $54. A few were put in the seahorse tank, a few in the quarantine tank, a few in the prop section, and the rest will crawl out tonight when the lights are out. These are large white Ceriths. They tend to clean the bottom 2" of glass near the substrate. I got a new Harlequin Starfish as well. It moves very fast, so I have no concerns the Harlequin Shrimp might try to eat it. And finally, the token SPS picture for the day.

06/20/2006, 05:41 PM	#638
Tbduval Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 369	Melev, did they give you free shipping, because they offer that with a lot of there packages? Just wondering.

06/20/2006, 05:52 PM	#639
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Keyscritters.com doesn't offer free shipping. I put them in a glass in the tank so they have something solid to grab onto, rather than placing 100 snails against the glass invididually.

06/21/2006, 03:02 PM	#642
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Well, I agree it does sound risky. Drilling it slowly would be best, and I would have it flat on some wood that will support it as you drill. That will prevent it busting through as you cut through the material. You might contact Tenecor to see what they say.

06/21/2006, 03:23 PM	#643
Sparky0028 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 300	Thanks Marc The plan was to drill from the bottom first, say half way then finish the hole from the other side so there is no busting through. Awesome star fish. Rich

06/22/2006, 08:45 PM	#644
Tbduval Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 369	Hey Melev! When you use your Phosban reactor, how long does the Rowa work until the media needs to be changed? Also, have anymore of those awesome pics. BTW, any new projects you are currently working on for your tank? Thanks for all you helpful info.

06/22/2006, 09:55 PM	#646
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Tbduval, you know when the media is used up when the output of water measures for phosphate. As long as the effluent tests 0, all phosphate is being removed from the water. No new projects to talk about right now. I did some water changes in three tanks today. And I still have 30g of water left over.

06/23/2006, 02:12 PM	#647
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	This guy is awaiting entry into Melev's Reef If Dr Ron confirms the ID, I may turn this guy loose in my tank to consume Green Star Polyps.

06/23/2006, 05:37 PM	#648
Stile2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yucaipa, California (some little town you've never heard of) Posts: 1,624	What in the world is it? __________________ If you have a college degree, you can be sure of one thing. You have a college degree! Superman owns Chuck Norris Pajamas!! Current Tank Info: 77 Gallon Custom peninsula 3 sides viewable, DIY Steel Stand, OM Squirt, 2 x 250 w MH, 2 x 95 w VHO, DIY Skimmer

06/24/2006, 08:55 AM	#649
Freemans Reef Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hazen, AR Posts: 141	wow i just got done reading this all the way from the start took about a week but it was so worth it you inspired me to keep working on the new system i have under way thank you for the awesome documentary

06/24/2006, 12:36 PM	#650
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	From the thread on Marine Depot, it appears to be: Phyllodesmium briareum - Briareum stecheri, Solenopodium stelleri (both briareids) and Pachyclavularia And if it is, it will eat Green Star Polyps (Pachyclavularia). Ron doesn't think that I'll be that lucky, but it looks like it might work out.