Bonebrake's 24 Gal. JBJ Nano Cube!
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bonebrake
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Originally Posted by BLB9
Bone, what type of sand is that? has it helped you with nitrates?
It is actually cheap-o silica sand. My nitrates have always measured less than 2.5 ppm since it has finished cycling. They did hit 10 ppm for a week or so when I had a dying gorgonian in the tank, but went down after I took it out. I would assume the sand helps, there are plenty of bubbles along the glass within the sandbed, so I would assume this is nitrate being processed to nitrogen gas.
Originally Posted by TriGa22
:scared: Your tank is amazing!! Best nano out there!!
Wow! Thanks buddy! I don't think it is the best out there, but that sure does make a reefer feel good when someone says that about their tank!
:joy:
Bone, what type of sand is that? has it helped you with nitrates?
It is actually cheap-o silica sand. My nitrates have always measured less than 2.5 ppm since it has finished cycling. They did hit 10 ppm for a week or so when I had a dying gorgonian in the tank, but went down after I took it out. I would assume the sand helps, there are plenty of bubbles along the glass within the sandbed, so I would assume this is nitrate being processed to nitrogen gas.
Originally Posted by TriGa22
:scared: Your tank is amazing!! Best nano out there!!
Wow! Thanks buddy! I don't think it is the best out there, but that sure does make a reefer feel good when someone says that about their tank!
:joy:
perfectdark
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Wow, looks awesome man, very nice layout of your corals.
I want one of those clams bad, are those the ones that get humongus?
I want one of those clams bad, are those the ones that get humongus?
bonebrake
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Yes, a well cared for Tridacna derasa can reach 20"+ and this guy if properly cared for can double his size in a year. Some of these clams have been found in deeper water and can survive and thrive without metal halide lighting. His coloration is magnificent and he isn't excessively expanding his mantle either to get more light under the power compact fluorescent which is a good sign he is satisfied with the light. I am moving in July and will be upgrading to a much larger aquarium so he'll have plenty of space and I will get halides for him and the SPS.
P.S. - If you want to try a clam, I highly recommend a T. derasa, they have beautiful coloration and many of the ones you buy today are aquacultured so they are more adept to survival in captivity and they are the only species that can thrive under power compacts. With the others it is hit or miss long-term and more times they are a miss.
P.S. - If you want to try a clam, I highly recommend a T. derasa, they have beautiful coloration and many of the ones you buy today are aquacultured so they are more adept to survival in captivity and they are the only species that can thrive under power compacts. With the others it is hit or miss long-term and more times they are a miss.
adairable
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Originally Posted by Bonebrake
Yes, a well cared for Tridacna derasa can reach 20"+ and this guy if properly cared for can double his size in a year. Some of these clams have been found in deeper water and can survive and thrive without metal halide lighting. His coloration is magnificent and he isn't excessively expanding his mantle either to get more light under the power compact fluorescent which is a good sign he is satisfied with the light. I am moving in July and will be upgrading to a much larger aquarium so he'll have plenty of space and I will get halides for him and the SPS.
P.S. - If you want to try a clam, I highly recommend a T. derasa, they have beautiful coloration and many of the ones you buy today are aquacultured so they are more adept to survival in captivity and they are the only species that can thrive under power compacts. With the others it is hit or miss long-term and more times they are a miss.
clam sounds good for dinner!!!
just kidding!
anywho, sorry I haven't emailed you....Im a bum. You still wanna get a shipment together?
Yes, a well cared for Tridacna derasa can reach 20"+ and this guy if properly cared for can double his size in a year. Some of these clams have been found in deeper water and can survive and thrive without metal halide lighting. His coloration is magnificent and he isn't excessively expanding his mantle either to get more light under the power compact fluorescent which is a good sign he is satisfied with the light. I am moving in July and will be upgrading to a much larger aquarium so he'll have plenty of space and I will get halides for him and the SPS.
P.S. - If you want to try a clam, I highly recommend a T. derasa, they have beautiful coloration and many of the ones you buy today are aquacultured so they are more adept to survival in captivity and they are the only species that can thrive under power compacts. With the others it is hit or miss long-term and more times they are a miss.
clam sounds good for dinner!!!
just kidding!
anywho, sorry I haven't emailed you....Im a bum. You still wanna get a shipment together?
perfectdark
Active Member
Originally Posted by Bonebrake
Yes, a well cared for Tridacna derasa can reach 20"+ and this guy if properly cared for can double his size in a year. Some of these clams have been found in deeper water and can survive and thrive without metal halide lighting. His coloration is magnificent and he isn't excessively expanding his mantle either to get more light under the power compact fluorescent which is a good sign he is satisfied with the light. I am moving in July and will be upgrading to a much larger aquarium so he'll have plenty of space and I will get halides for him and the SPS.
P.S. - If you want to try a clam, I highly recommend a T. derasa, they have beautiful coloration and many of the ones you buy today are aquacultured so they are more adept to survival in captivity and they are the only species that can thrive under power compacts. With the others it is hit or miss long-term and more times they are a miss.
SWEET I am going to look into it.
Yes, a well cared for Tridacna derasa can reach 20"+ and this guy if properly cared for can double his size in a year. Some of these clams have been found in deeper water and can survive and thrive without metal halide lighting. His coloration is magnificent and he isn't excessively expanding his mantle either to get more light under the power compact fluorescent which is a good sign he is satisfied with the light. I am moving in July and will be upgrading to a much larger aquarium so he'll have plenty of space and I will get halides for him and the SPS.
P.S. - If you want to try a clam, I highly recommend a T. derasa, they have beautiful coloration and many of the ones you buy today are aquacultured so they are more adept to survival in captivity and they are the only species that can thrive under power compacts. With the others it is hit or miss long-term and more times they are a miss.
SWEET I am going to look into it.
adairable
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Originally Posted by Bonebrake
Sure buddy, I am in no real hurry, but I am going on vacation for a week starting this Friday, so either this week or three weeks from now unless it is an all dry good shipment then it doesn't matter.
:joy:
well poo.....I guess this week b/c i wanna test the alkalinity asap :thinking:
let me see what livestock I wanna rack up the pocketbook with b/c its like a 100 minimum more or less right??? What livestock were you thinking about buddy?
Sure buddy, I am in no real hurry, but I am going on vacation for a week starting this Friday, so either this week or three weeks from now unless it is an all dry good shipment then it doesn't matter.
:joy:
well poo.....I guess this week b/c i wanna test the alkalinity asap :thinking:
let me see what livestock I wanna rack up the pocketbook with b/c its like a 100 minimum more or less right??? What livestock were you thinking about buddy?
