Missnano's 12G Nano Tank Diary

[missnano]

fully cured? It was in a tank i know that...

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by MissNano
http:///forum/post/3219398
fully cured? It was in a tank i know that...
LOL....in other words you will not have any die off to cause any spikes in ammonia or anything like that....
Did you keep it wet? How far between teh lfs and home did you have to go with the rock?

 

[missnano]

They guy put it in a bag, it was still wet when i put them in the tank. And it was a pretty far drive home actually. I am a little nervous on how he will do. T

 

[nissan577]

when you mean from the lfs? was it in a LR holding tank???? or a tank that had corals and such????

 

[missnano]

It was a tank that just had other rocks in it, I didnt see fish or corals or anything in it.. Why is that bad?

 

[nissan577]

no well the rock thats like that at my lfs always gives me a spike when i add it to a tank

 

[missnano]

oh, What should i do?

 

[nissan577]

well thats my lfs. idk maybe yours the water params are perfect.

 

[missnano]

what does lfs mean?

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by MissNano
http:///forum/post/3219453
what does lfs mean?
Local fish store......I would just check your water, and have some fresh SW on hand just in case you have a spike in anything

 

[missnano]

So far no spike. Starfish has been fine for the last 24 hours so i think he is good. Here is an update pic of my tank Oh and a pic of my starfish

 

[nissan577]

looking nice i must say

 

[missnano]

Ok so i couldnt help myself.. Here is my starfish on the side of my tank

 

[socalnano24]

cool looking good, just out of curiosity whats the diameter of that guys arms?

 

[missnano]

I have no idea lol He is just my buddy, i call him. One day i wanted to make sure he was alive, so i touched his arm, and he came onto my hand. It was neat

 

[spanko]

From wet web media.
"One species in common use warrants a statutory warning. This is the Green Brittle Star of the genus Ophiarachna. This animal is a predatory fish eater, that does indeed do a spiffy janitorial job when small... but grows quickly, and under darkness of night can/does learn to eat aquarium fishes. This species has been documented to arch up in "sleeping caves" of captive fishes and drop down on unsuspecting meals. If you use this species, keep an eye on it, and a count on your piscine livestock."

 

[missnano]

Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/3220489
From wet web media.
"One species in common use warrants a statutory warning. This is the Green Brittle Star of the genus Ophiarachna. This animal is a predatory fish eater, that does indeed do a spiffy janitorial job when small... but grows quickly, and under darkness of night can/does learn to eat aquarium fishes. This species has been documented to arch up in "sleeping caves" of captive fishes and drop down on unsuspecting meals. If you use this species, keep an eye on it, and a count on your piscine livestock."

Oh wow! I hope mine doesnt do that!

 

[missnano]

Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/3220489
From wet web media.
"One species in common use warrants a statutory warning. This is the Green Brittle Star of the genus Ophiarachna. This animal is a predatory fish eater, that does indeed do a spiffy janitorial job when small... but grows quickly, and under darkness of night can/does learn to eat aquarium fishes. This species has been documented to arch up in "sleeping caves" of captive fishes and drop down on unsuspecting meals. If you use this species, keep an eye on it, and a count on your piscine livestock."
He is not a green brittle star. When i got him on the tank it said serpent starfish. So I think im ok.... right?

 

[spanko]

Ah the common name conundrum again. The serpent and brittle star in this case is the same critter. Ophiarachna incrassata

 

[missnano]

So i have taken in a chili coral. It was in my moms tank and was just doing well at all. She asked if i would take, she thought my tank would be better for it..Is it even alive? How can i help the little guy?