My outdoor aptasia breeder.

kryppy · 10/31/2006, 06:58 AM

In an attempt to stay ahead of my aptasia needs, and avoid hand collecting them in the cold December ocean I have
created an outdoor breeding tank.
I choose a spot that gets sun from first light to around 1:00. I hope this keeps it from getting too hot.
The only action in there is a pair of air stones.

Water test.

Polycarbonate lid to avoid massive evaporation and rain.

Figured I should block the direct morning sun and hide it.

First occupant. Cheeto with an aptasia hiding out.

Depending on the well being of the first anemone, I will either add some bigger ones or make this a tide pool tank.

I'm thinking of burying a 10 gallon container to use as a sump/ground loop cooler but hope it isn't necessary.

The reason for this is here:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=962243

Enjoy.

derekman · 10/31/2006, 08:10 AM

so wait you are breeding aipitasia for the sole purpose of feeding your slugs? wow, that is certainly a paradox in the aquarium world. I think I have to sit down.

Tang Salad · 10/31/2006, 08:10 AM

Nice project!
If it doesn't get too hot, it should do very well.

plandy · 10/31/2006, 08:42 AM

"so wait you are breeding aipitasia for the sole purpose of feeding your slugs? wow, that is certainly a paradox in the aquarium world. I think I have to sit down."

Well, if his nudi colony start breeding he stands to make a few nice bucks selling

kryppy · 10/31/2006, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by derekman
so wait you are breeding aipitasia for the sole purpose of feeding your slugs? wow, that is certainly a paradox in the aquarium world. I think I have to sit down.

LOL.

At this point I just want the slugs to get big enough to hold their own in my large tanks!!

On a side note, aptasias are cool to watch when you have a bunch in one place and are pretty easy to care for.

kryppy · 10/31/2006, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by plandy

Well, if his nudi colony start breeding he stands to make a few nice bucks selling

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No doubt considering what they go for!! I can understand the price better now though.
It would probably be easier to breed peppermint shrimp...

Speckled Grouper · 10/31/2006, 05:49 PM

OMG, that wall looks terrible.....

I can't wait 'til we get this house painted.....

kryppy · 11/02/2006, 07:57 PM

Well this thing is working outstandingly!! The temp hasn't risen above 84 and the aptasia seem to love it.

On a sad note, my indoor 10 gallon tank full of aptasias has had a bunch just melt away! I'm wondering if I got a bergia hitchhiker
with them. What ever is killing them is worthy of some research.

lux_06 · 11/02/2006, 08:40 PM

worthy indeed mate!!!!!

10/31/2006, 06:58 AM	#1
kryppy Moved Down Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 869	My outdoor aptasia breeder. In an attempt to stay ahead of my aptasia needs, and avoid hand collecting them in the cold December ocean I have created an outdoor breeding tank. I choose a spot that gets sun from first light to around 1:00. I hope this keeps it from getting too hot. The only action in there is a pair of air stones. Water test. Polycarbonate lid to avoid massive evaporation and rain. Figured I should block the direct morning sun and hide it. First occupant. Cheeto with an aptasia hiding out. Depending on the well being of the first anemone, I will either add some bigger ones or make this a tide pool tank. I'm thinking of burying a 10 gallon container to use as a sump/ground loop cooler but hope it isn't necessary. The reason for this is here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=962243 Enjoy.

10/31/2006, 08:10 AM	#2
derekman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 245	so wait you are breeding aipitasia for the sole purpose of feeding your slugs? wow, that is certainly a paradox in the aquarium world. I think I have to sit down. __________________ Derek Current Tank Info: 82 total gallons reef, 390w PC 150 MH, LPS SPS

10/31/2006, 08:10 AM	#3
Tang Salad Algae skeptic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 78702 Posts: 3,098	Nice project! If it doesn't get too hot, it should do very well. __________________ Your algae is not special. Current Tank Info: TBD ADA 120-P SPS NLPS

10/31/2006, 08:42 AM	#4
plandy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Schenectady, NY Posts: 411	"so wait you are breeding aipitasia for the sole purpose of feeding your slugs? wow, that is certainly a paradox in the aquarium world. I think I have to sit down." Well, if his nudi colony start breeding he stands to make a few nice bucks selling __________________ Peter Landy Schenectady, NY Recent Returnee to the Marines! 12gl Aquapod New "custom euro" 90 gallon under construction!

10/31/2006, 05:49 PM	#7
Speckled Grouper Sticks Suck! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Davie & Big Pine Key, FL Posts: 2,655	OMG, that wall looks terrible..... I can't wait 'til we get this house painted.....

11/02/2006, 07:57 PM	#8
kryppy Moved Down Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 869	Well this thing is working outstandingly!! The temp hasn't risen above 84 and the aptasia seem to love it. On a sad note, my indoor 10 gallon tank full of aptasias has had a bunch just melt away! I'm wondering if I got a bergia hitchhiker with them. What ever is killing them is worthy of some research.

11/02/2006, 08:40 PM	#9
lux_06 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: down under Posts: 472	worthy indeed mate!!!!!