I got some new stuff =)
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abeandlulu
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Very nice. I would also like to see more pics when very thing opens up.
gemmy
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thanks...I will be posting more pics once they all open up. The goniopora is the only thing that has fully opened. The zoas are about 25% open and for the price I am impressed with what I received.
BTLDreef, I was unable to make it to LI.
I was all set to go and my friend calls needing my help. I am thinking about making the trip up there next weekend. I have officially talked myself out of the mandarin. I am going to wait until I move and set up a sump & refugium. I do have plenty of copepods for now, but I know a mandarin will gobble them up quicker than I can reseed. Even if the mandarin is weaned to eat frozen, I would still be paranoid that I am not giving it the best environment to thrive in.
BTLDreef, I was unable to make it to LI.
btldreef
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Definitely understand that.
If you do decide to make a trip to LI, let me know and I'll email you a list of the stores you should try to hit up.
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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///forum/thread/380824/i-got-some-new-stuff#post_3315236
thanks...I will be posting more pics once they all open up. The goniopora is the only thing that has fully opened. The zoas are about 25% open and for the price I am impressed with what I received.
BTLDreef, I was unable to make it to LI.
I was all set to go and my friend calls needing my help. I am thinking about making the trip up there next weekend. I have officially talked myself out of the mandarin. I am going to wait until I move and set up a sump & refugium. I do have plenty of copepods for now, but I know a mandarin will gobble them up quicker than I can reseed. Even if the mandarin is weaned to eat frozen, I would still be paranoid that I am not giving it the best environment to thrive in.
If you do decide to make a trip to LI, let me know and I'll email you a list of the stores you should try to hit up.
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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///forum/thread/380824/i-got-some-new-stuff#post_3315236
thanks...I will be posting more pics once they all open up. The goniopora is the only thing that has fully opened. The zoas are about 25% open and for the price I am impressed with what I received.
BTLDreef, I was unable to make it to LI.
btwk12
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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///forum/thread/380824/i-got-some-new-stuff#post_3315665
metal halide with t5HO actinic.
i was thinkin about getting one i have almost 5 watts/gallon of t-5 lights some people say it will be fine and some people say not to get it that i need more light i might wait til i get some supplemental led lights
Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///forum/thread/380824/i-got-some-new-stuff#post_3315665
metal halide with t5HO actinic.
i was thinkin about getting one i have almost 5 watts/gallon of t-5 lights some people say it will be fine and some people say not to get it that i need more light i might wait til i get some supplemental led lights
gemmy
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Originally Posted by btwk12 http:///forum/thread/380824/i-got-some-new-stuff#post_3315666
i was thinkin about getting one i have almost 5 watts/gallon of t-5 lights some people say it will be fine and some people say not to get it that i need more light i might wait til i get some supplemental led lights
I know I kept getting confused I kept researching and it would say moderate or intense lighting. I decided when I got the metal halides that I was good to go to get my clam. I just took Meowzer's advice and got one that was 3 inches.
Update: Everything is opening nicely. Th zoas are about 70% open today. I will post pics tomorrow.
Originally Posted by btwk12 http:///forum/thread/380824/i-got-some-new-stuff#post_3315666
i was thinkin about getting one i have almost 5 watts/gallon of t-5 lights some people say it will be fine and some people say not to get it that i need more light i might wait til i get some supplemental led lights
I know I kept getting confused I kept researching and it would say moderate or intense lighting. I decided when I got the metal halides that I was good to go to get my clam. I just took Meowzer's advice and got one that was 3 inches.
Update: Everything is opening nicely. Th zoas are about 70% open today. I will post pics tomorrow.
gemmy
Active Member
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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/380824/i-got-some-new-stuff#post_3317117
Looks nice.....any more of the clam
BTWK...My derasa is under T5's
I had really cheap T5 lighting and decided to upgrade to metal halides when I got an anemone. I think the clam is getting a little to close to my torch coral. I'm not sure how that happened.
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/380824/i-got-some-new-stuff#post_3317117
Looks nice.....any more of the clam
BTWK...My derasa is under T5's
I had really cheap T5 lighting and decided to upgrade to metal halides when I got an anemone. I think the clam is getting a little to close to my torch coral. I'm not sure how that happened.
meowzer
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Originally Posted by btwk12 http:///forum/thread/380824/i-got-some-new-stuff#post_3317158
i didnt know they moved either! will they stay still when they find a spot they like? and my tank is only 18'' deep so i dont think i'll have a problem, just have to find one! if not i'll order one
They should eventually stop....I had (have) a derasa in my 29G....I first put it in the front left corner.....it moved all the way across the front to the right side....then turned the corner and went to the right back corner
Originally Posted by btwk12 http:///forum/thread/380824/i-got-some-new-stuff#post_3317158
i didnt know they moved either! will they stay still when they find a spot they like? and my tank is only 18'' deep so i dont think i'll have a problem, just have to find one! if not i'll order one
They should eventually stop....I had (have) a derasa in my 29G....I first put it in the front left corner.....it moved all the way across the front to the right side....then turned the corner and went to the right back corner
gemmy
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Originally Posted by btwk12 http:///forum/thread/380824/i-got-some-new-stuff#post_3317158
i didnt know they moved either! will they stay still when they find a spot they like? and my tank is only 18'' deep so i dont think i'll have a problem, just have to find one! if not i'll order one
I order 90% of my stuff. I live within 10 mins of 4 LFS and have at least 6 more within 45 mins. I just don't like the selection or the quality of the live goods. It may seem weird, but I am much more comfortable ordering online. Many sites offer a guarantee, while LFS offer no guarantees.
Originally Posted by btwk12 http:///forum/thread/380824/i-got-some-new-stuff#post_3317158
i didnt know they moved either! will they stay still when they find a spot they like? and my tank is only 18'' deep so i dont think i'll have a problem, just have to find one! if not i'll order one
I order 90% of my stuff. I live within 10 mins of 4 LFS and have at least 6 more within 45 mins. I just don't like the selection or the quality of the live goods. It may seem weird, but I am much more comfortable ordering online. Many sites offer a guarantee, while LFS offer no guarantees.
gemmy
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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/380824/i-got-some-new-stuff#post_3317167
Clams move when they're unhappy. In many ways, they are like anemones: they need good lighting, good water quality, will move if unhappy and don't like to be messed with.
Gemmy, have you ever tried Manhattan Aquariums?
No, I really need to get up to NY to check out the LFS. I am thinking about going up this weekend (woohoo first weekend off in 6 months
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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/380824/i-got-some-new-stuff#post_3317167
Clams move when they're unhappy. In many ways, they are like anemones: they need good lighting, good water quality, will move if unhappy and don't like to be messed with.
Gemmy, have you ever tried Manhattan Aquariums?
No, I really need to get up to NY to check out the LFS. I am thinking about going up this weekend (woohoo first weekend off in 6 months