need help identifying this

[jerth6932]

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Originally Posted by fishmaster78 http:///forum/thread/385403/need-help-identifying-this#post_3381484
thanks its about 2 weeks old now since i've set it up, not sure what i'm going to add next...any ideas?
That explains why the diatom algae bloom. Have you been testing your water parameters? Because you probably are still in the middle of your cycle.
First add I would do is "TIME" to get your tank established, would also recommend removing the chromes till you are past the cycle. Then I would add your Clean Up Crew as previously mentioned. Then when all your levels are down at normal levels add fish slowly.

 

[fishmaster78]

Thanks!....yeah got some hermits, snails and right now i have 2 green chromis. Looking to focus more on corals and whatnot but that won't happen until i get better lighting. Tank is 40 gal

 

[jerth6932]

Sounds good as far as coral/lighting aspect, have you checked your water parameters to see where you are at?

 

[fishmaster78]

havent' checked them yet, still waiting for my test kit to be delivered. i'll keep you posted though

 

[jerth6932]

 

[fishmaster78]

Alright so i have another identification question....what the hell is this growing off my rock?

 

[meowzer]

Looks like bubble algae....DO NOT break the bubbles...it will spread....you can use a turkey baster to gently remove them, and/or emerald crabs are supposed to eat them

 

[fishmaster78]

time to go to the store and get a turkey baster..,....hmmm should i get a turkey for dinner too???? lol thanks

 

[jerth6932]

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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/385403/need-help-identifying-this/20#post_3383140
SOME emerald crabs WILL to eat them
They got rid of a lot of them for me!!! I wasn't skilled enough to use the turkey baster....

 

[gemmy]

Quote:
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/385403/need-help-identifying-this/20#post_3383140
Looks like bubble algae....DO NOT break the bubbles...it will spread....you can use a turkey baster to gently remove them, and/or emerald crabs are supposed to eat them
Or you can just give it to Flower, since she likes bubble algae.

 

[sewer docotor]

new bulbs looks good

 

[fishmaster78]

gonna pick up some emeralds and some peppermint shrimps just to protect against any apatasia developing.....oh yeah i'm sure the new bulbs do look good

 

[siptang]

go for it! natural way is always good! Since yours is hex and small size, get maybe 1 or 2 of each, you should be good to go with little amount.

 

[fishmaster78]

alright picked up some emeralds 3 for $8 what a deal...thanks *****!

 

[siptang]

Let us know how it goes!!

 

[fishmaster78]

so the emeralds that i got completely took care of everything in the tank...its looking good finally....however i was wondering what the hell this is in the picture i have like 4 or 5 growing out of the rock and have no clue what it is....was thinking maybe a bubble tip anemone but the tenticles seem too long...any suggestions

 

[jerth6932]

My guess monjono.... probably spelled wrong... I have never seen one in person, just pix. Google it and see.:hi:

 

[fishmaster78]

hmmm.. google'd monjono ...couldn't find anything and tried monjon still nothing....any other ideas?

 

[jerth6932]

Try majono
http://www.google.com/m/search?q=majano+anemone&site=images&ei=9CbrTbCTHozMrAOniv8-&ved=0CBMQ7AkwAA
Like I said just an uneducated guess.... lol

 

[teresaq]

That almost looks like a palythoa coral --- what does it look like when its retracted???? Does it disapear into the rock or leave a little bud on rock.
It could be majano anemone - more pics would help.