cryptic zone pests?

zadok · 04/18/2016, 06:04 PM

are there any pests i would have to worry about if i set up a cryptic zone? if so, what, and how could i avoid establishing them?

heathlindner25 · 04/18/2016, 08:02 PM

What type of animals do you expect to live in your cryptic Zone

zadok · 04/20/2016, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by heathlindner25

What type of animals do you expect to live in your cryptic Zone

sponges, maybe sea squirts. there is this site that sells animals and live rock specifically for cryptic zones, but im trying really hard not to introduce any bad hitchhikers.

zadok · 04/28/2016, 06:14 PM

i sent an email about bad hitchhikers to the place that sells cryptic live rock and animals. this was the response:

"Actually my Cryptic rocks have been through two additional curing processes after the initial import cure. These rocks have been Cryptic now for about 10 years. So speciation or diversity is not incredibly high. Only see an aptasia about once a month. Same with tiny star fish. Remove them instantly. The rock has a diverse population of very low light coralline, numerous types of feather dusters, tiny scavenger rock worms and numerous sponge species. There could be a tiny bristle worm. But that is about it. The reef seed tanks in general are coralline dominant."
so, i guess i shouldn't be worried about that.

heathlindner25 · 04/28/2016, 07:25 PM

A aptasia once in awhile in his system might lead to a total outbreak in yours

zadok · 04/28/2016, 07:49 PM

oh man. can you quarantine live rock? id assume id have to ad particulate food for the filter feeders.

jraker · 04/28/2016, 07:51 PM

Not to hijack this thread, but can someone please explain a cryptic zone to me?

moondoggy4 · 04/28/2016, 07:52 PM

I was at a local internet fish/horticulture site and they were selling cryptic media. Not sure if you would interested in it.

moondoggy4 · 04/28/2016, 07:53 PM

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...QC12uTVR9obkrQ HTH for definition

jraker · 04/28/2016, 07:57 PM

Thanks

zadok · 04/29/2016, 12:10 AM

one of the petcos in my area has a problem with sponges, and they consider them an unwanted pest. they also said they would unofficially sell me some for a donation. would that be a better idea?

zadok · 04/29/2016, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moondoggy4

I was at a local internet fish/horticulture site and they were selling cryptic media. Not sure if you would interested in it.

oh i totally would be. can i get a link?

zadok · 05/05/2016, 10:15 AM

seriously though, can i quarantine rock with sea squirts and sponges? and if so, info on what i should feed them? if i can get some tips that would be great.

reefgeezer · 05/05/2016, 01:18 PM

I seeded the dead rock in my dark fuge (Cryptic Zone?) with Garf Grunge and some Sea Squirts from Garf. I later added some Pods. It's now full of Sponges, Tube Worms, Sea Squirts, Pods, and other "stuff". So is my overflow box. I really haven't had any pest problems.

zadok · 05/23/2016, 11:17 PM

so if anyone can give me tips on quarantining sponges, squirts, feather dusters or other filter feeders that would be great.

04/18/2016, 06:04 PM	#1
zadok Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 17	cryptic zone pests? are there any pests i would have to worry about if i set up a cryptic zone? if so, what, and how could i avoid establishing them?

04/28/2016, 06:14 PM	#4
zadok Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 17	reply from reeffarmers i sent an email about bad hitchhikers to the place that sells cryptic live rock and animals. this was the response: "Actually my Cryptic rocks have been through two additional curing processes after the initial import cure. These rocks have been Cryptic now for about 10 years. So speciation or diversity is not incredibly high. Only see an aptasia about once a month. Same with tiny star fish. Remove them instantly. The rock has a diverse population of very low light coralline, numerous types of feather dusters, tiny scavenger rock worms and numerous sponge species. There could be a tiny bristle worm. But that is about it. The reef seed tanks in general are coralline dominant." so, i guess i shouldn't be worried about that.

04/28/2016, 07:51 PM	#7
jraker Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 1,421	Not to hijack this thread, but can someone please explain a cryptic zone to me? __________________ "I glue animals to rocks" Current Tank Info: 36 gallon reef, 65 gallon Caribbean Biotope macroalgae and seagrass tank

04/28/2016, 07:57 PM	#10
jraker Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 1,421	Thanks __________________ "I glue animals to rocks" Current Tank Info: 36 gallon reef, 65 gallon Caribbean Biotope macroalgae and seagrass tank

05/05/2016, 01:18 PM	#14
reefgeezer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 2,621	I seeded the dead rock in my dark fuge (Cryptic Zone?) with Garf Grunge and some Sea Squirts from Garf. I later added some Pods. It's now full of Sponges, Tube Worms, Sea Squirts, Pods, and other "stuff". So is my overflow box. I really haven't had any pest problems. __________________ John, Current Tank Info: In-process, 90 Gallon SPS Reef

04/18/2016, 08:02 PM	#2
heathlindner25 Moved On Join Date: May 2012 Location: flowery branch georgia Posts: 3,644	What type of animals do you expect to live in your cryptic Zone

04/28/2016, 07:25 PM	#5
heathlindner25 Moved On Join Date: May 2012 Location: flowery branch georgia Posts: 3,644	A aptasia once in awhile in his system might lead to a total outbreak in yours

04/28/2016, 07:49 PM	#6
zadok Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 17	oh man. can you quarantine live rock? id assume id have to ad particulate food for the filter feeders.

04/28/2016, 07:52 PM	#8
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I was at a local internet fish/horticulture site and they were selling cryptic media. Not sure if you would interested in it.

04/28/2016, 07:53 PM	#9
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...QC12uTVR9obkrQ HTH for definition

04/29/2016, 12:10 AM	#11
zadok Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 17	one of the petcos in my area has a problem with sponges, and they consider them an unwanted pest. they also said they would unofficially sell me some for a donation. would that be a better idea?

05/05/2016, 10:15 AM	#13
zadok Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 17	seriously though, can i quarantine rock with sea squirts and sponges? and if so, info on what i should feed them? if i can get some tips that would be great.

05/23/2016, 11:17 PM	#15
zadok Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 17	so if anyone can give me tips on quarantining sponges, squirts, feather dusters or other filter feeders that would be great.