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darthtang aw
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Yeah, it is the carbon, I try to rinse my carbon packs before using them.
monalisa
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Originally Posted by Darthtang AW
Yeah, it is the carbon, I try to rinse my carbon packs before using them.
I'll give that a go with my next water and filter change and see if that makes a difference. Today the tank is finally clear again and will be until after I do a change. I won't be changing out the filter media this coming weekend. I've noticed that I really only need to do that every other week. I'll let you know how it goes.
Thanks a LOT for your help everyone...I'm just glad that it's nothing to worry about.
Lisa
Yeah, it is the carbon, I try to rinse my carbon packs before using them.
I'll give that a go with my next water and filter change and see if that makes a difference. Today the tank is finally clear again and will be until after I do a change. I won't be changing out the filter media this coming weekend. I've noticed that I really only need to do that every other week. I'll let you know how it goes.
Thanks a LOT for your help everyone...I'm just glad that it's nothing to worry about.
Lisa
monalisa
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I have another observation that warrants posting. The coraline algae in my sh tank is starting to, well, I wouldn't say pop like it did in my reef, but it's defintely got a go. In this tank I'm noticing not only pink and purple coraline, but also some really nice looking green spots...
I'm sure that has something to do with the amount of lighting and flow that goes on in the sh tank...maybe temperature as well, I don't know. Could it also have something to do with what is being added to the tank and what the seahorses are "adding"?? Lots of questions and observations.
The coraline isn't near as much on the glass as it is on the base rock (yes, that's a piece of base rock). The green you're seeing on the glass shot is very coarse algae. I had this in my reef as well before the coraline popped...here's hoping my sh tank is heading in the same direction. I really think it is...with proper maintenance.
Lisa
I'm sure that has something to do with the amount of lighting and flow that goes on in the sh tank...maybe temperature as well, I don't know. Could it also have something to do with what is being added to the tank and what the seahorses are "adding"?? Lots of questions and observations.
The coraline isn't near as much on the glass as it is on the base rock (yes, that's a piece of base rock). The green you're seeing on the glass shot is very coarse algae. I had this in my reef as well before the coraline popped...here's hoping my sh tank is heading in the same direction. I really think it is...with proper maintenance.
Lisa
monalisa
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My mini-jet powerheads arrived today. I won't put them into the tank until this weekend when I do a water change. What I like about these is that the flow is adjustable from 82gph to 142gph (I think). Of course in this tank, at least to start out with, I will leave them at the minimum setting. Can't wait to see how they work out.
I forgot to mention that I'm getting a really good handle on the cyano in the sh tank. I pulled a bunch of it out this past weekend during the water change, and so far no re-growth in those areas. I'm feeling a bit more optimistic. I think that I jinxed myself into getting the cyano by mentioning to a guy at the LFS that I hadn't had to deal with it at all in my reef (which I haven't...every other kind of algae, yeah, cyano, no). My bad, I should've kept my yap shut.
Lisa
I forgot to mention that I'm getting a really good handle on the cyano in the sh tank. I pulled a bunch of it out this past weekend during the water change, and so far no re-growth in those areas. I'm feeling a bit more optimistic. I think that I jinxed myself into getting the cyano by mentioning to a guy at the LFS that I hadn't had to deal with it at all in my reef (which I haven't...every other kind of algae, yeah, cyano, no). My bad, I should've kept my yap shut.
Lisa
monalisa
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Originally Posted by Rykna
Wow!!! Those are 2 pampered fish. Beautiful tank.
Thanks Ryk,
They are really pretty pampered...that's what my plan has been from the get-go. I just view these little critters as being so special and very deserved of being taken care of the way they should be. Well, if anyone knows what I'm talking about, you do. Thank you for the nice compliment on their tank...they're constantly working on it
...well, okay, we are constantly working on it.
Can't wait to meet you tomorrow!! Say hi to Luke for me.
Lisa
Wow!!! Those are 2 pampered fish. Beautiful tank.
Thanks Ryk,
They are really pretty pampered...that's what my plan has been from the get-go. I just view these little critters as being so special and very deserved of being taken care of the way they should be. Well, if anyone knows what I'm talking about, you do. Thank you for the nice compliment on their tank...they're constantly working on it
Can't wait to meet you tomorrow!! Say hi to Luke for me.
Lisa
monalisa
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OK, assuming that Apache is indeed a male...and I'm about 99.9% sure that he/she is...Ive come up with plan B.
First and foremost, at what age do seahorses begin mating? I'd like to know what my timeline is for plan B.
In the event of babies, well pregnancy, I'm going to be purchasing a brooding container for when Apache looks to be about ready so that I can contain the babies. I need to do some research on what types of food to start them out on and how to go about weaning them over to frozen. I know that they eat live rotifers and live baby brine. I'll get the setup specifics on that as I go along. I will be setting up a 20gal tall in Beth's classroom at work so that she and her students can be there to feed the babies periodically throughout the day...at least during the school year. I guess I'll also have to have something set up here for during breaks and vacations.
I was really hoping to avoid these kinds of things, but now that I'm out of Awe man!!! mode, I think we can do it. Hopefully in time we'll have some healthy, happy little horses to sell to our LFS...hopefully!!
Anything else I need to consider? By all means, please post it here.
That's it for now.
Lisa
First and foremost, at what age do seahorses begin mating? I'd like to know what my timeline is for plan B.
In the event of babies, well pregnancy, I'm going to be purchasing a brooding container for when Apache looks to be about ready so that I can contain the babies. I need to do some research on what types of food to start them out on and how to go about weaning them over to frozen. I know that they eat live rotifers and live baby brine. I'll get the setup specifics on that as I go along. I will be setting up a 20gal tall in Beth's classroom at work so that she and her students can be there to feed the babies periodically throughout the day...at least during the school year. I guess I'll also have to have something set up here for during breaks and vacations.
I was really hoping to avoid these kinds of things, but now that I'm out of Awe man!!! mode, I think we can do it. Hopefully in time we'll have some healthy, happy little horses to sell to our LFS...hopefully!!
Anything else I need to consider? By all means, please post it here.
That's it for now.
Lisa
poniegirl
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I really didn't want to speculate, but I'm pretty sure there is a chance Apache is a male.
A seahorse's sexual maturity depends on the pouch development, from what I have read....big help, yeah? Apache does not look well developed which is another reason I hesitated to say what I was thinking.
I'm only 98% sure.
Well.
The fry tank will require a lot of care. The feeding requirements, brood size (a kuda? I've heard from 50 to 300, depending on parental age and health, water Q, etc..) and waste, your water changes will have to be every other day, as an estimate. Filtration is difficult due to fry size and strength, they can't take heavy flow, so you will be somewhat dependant on the water changes to keep a tidy nursery.
No substrate. Fake hitches.
The above are beyond my ken...bless you.
I'm not well versed on this subject, but as I find things I'll pass them along.
A seahorse's sexual maturity depends on the pouch development, from what I have read....big help, yeah? Apache does not look well developed which is another reason I hesitated to say what I was thinking.
I'm only 98% sure.
Well.
The fry tank will require a lot of care. The feeding requirements, brood size (a kuda? I've heard from 50 to 300, depending on parental age and health, water Q, etc..) and waste, your water changes will have to be every other day, as an estimate. Filtration is difficult due to fry size and strength, they can't take heavy flow, so you will be somewhat dependant on the water changes to keep a tidy nursery.
No substrate. Fake hitches.
The above are beyond my ken...bless you.
I'm not well versed on this subject, but as I find things I'll pass them along.
poniegirl
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An additional thought..
These photos are Sophia (named for Ms. Loren). She was a she, though I was asked to confirm that fairly often due to her lack of "ventral shelf".
I purchased her as an adult, and was never really sure of her species, though I suspect erectus or even possibly ingen, she was very large.
So, I guess my thought is, pouch development or a female who has the traits Sophia had? Not sure.
As a pouch developes (I have kept males, though it is not my preference), it will become quite obvious. The ventral fin will be less obviously a fin, but will be easily seen because there will be "puckering" around the vent.
These photos are Sophia (named for Ms. Loren). She was a she, though I was asked to confirm that fairly often due to her lack of "ventral shelf".
I purchased her as an adult, and was never really sure of her species, though I suspect erectus or even possibly ingen, she was very large.
So, I guess my thought is, pouch development or a female who has the traits Sophia had? Not sure.
As a pouch developes (I have kept males, though it is not my preference), it will become quite obvious. The ventral fin will be less obviously a fin, but will be easily seen because there will be "puckering" around the vent.
rykna
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I'll baby sit
I'd have to agree with Michelle. Apache is male. I had wondered that while visiting, but we got immersed in the goodies Luke sent with me.
Luke knows how to hatch baby brine, I'm currently learning the system, and I have several empty 10 gallons that I'd be happy to turn into nurseries if need be. Besides, if you're half as good a grandma to you horses as you are with Jonah you'll be fine
I think Kudas become sexually active at 6 months.
Luke knows how to hatch baby brine, I'm currently learning the system, and I have several empty 10 gallons that I'd be happy to turn into nurseries if need be. Besides, if you're half as good a grandma to you horses as you are with Jonah you'll be fine
I think Kudas become sexually active at 6 months.
monalisa
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Originally Posted by PonieGirl
I really didn't want to speculate, but I'm pretty sure there is a chance Apache is a male.
A seahorse's sexual maturity depends on the pouch development, from what I have read....big help, yeah? Apache does not look well developed which is another reason I hesitated to say what I was thinking.
I'm only 98% sure.
Well.
The fry tank will require a lot of care. The feeding requirements, brood size (a kuda? I've heard from 50 to 300, depending on parental age and health, water Q, etc..) and waste, your water changes will have to be every other day, as an estimate. Filtration is difficult due to fry size and strength, they can't take heavy flow, so you will be somewhat dependant on the water changes to keep a tidy nursery.
No substrate. Fake hitches.
The above are beyond my ken...bless you.
I'm not well versed on this subject, but as I find things I'll pass them along.
Thank you Michelle. As I stated previously, the more I observe the more I'm convinced that Apache is male...a young male though, so hopefully I have time to make plans.
Ok, water changes shouldn't be a problem while Beth has them (babies) up at school...she has students that will be MORE than HAPPY to take care of the babies. We've got our own RO filter so water availability shouldn't be a problem. During breaks and vacations would be more of a problem...we'll cross that bridge when we need to, but I think we can come up with a viable plan.
Any idea when these little guys decide to, well, you know...ugh...I've worked so hard at trying to avoid this, but apparently a source higher up decided that we could handle it. Hope so.
By all means, as you come by more info, please...PLEASE post it here!!
Thank you!!
Lisa
I really didn't want to speculate, but I'm pretty sure there is a chance Apache is a male.
A seahorse's sexual maturity depends on the pouch development, from what I have read....big help, yeah? Apache does not look well developed which is another reason I hesitated to say what I was thinking.
I'm only 98% sure.
Well.
The fry tank will require a lot of care. The feeding requirements, brood size (a kuda? I've heard from 50 to 300, depending on parental age and health, water Q, etc..) and waste, your water changes will have to be every other day, as an estimate. Filtration is difficult due to fry size and strength, they can't take heavy flow, so you will be somewhat dependant on the water changes to keep a tidy nursery.
No substrate. Fake hitches.
The above are beyond my ken...bless you.
I'm not well versed on this subject, but as I find things I'll pass them along.
Thank you Michelle. As I stated previously, the more I observe the more I'm convinced that Apache is male...a young male though, so hopefully I have time to make plans.
Ok, water changes shouldn't be a problem while Beth has them (babies) up at school...she has students that will be MORE than HAPPY to take care of the babies. We've got our own RO filter so water availability shouldn't be a problem. During breaks and vacations would be more of a problem...we'll cross that bridge when we need to, but I think we can come up with a viable plan.
Any idea when these little guys decide to, well, you know...ugh...I've worked so hard at trying to avoid this, but apparently a source higher up decided that we could handle it. Hope so.
By all means, as you come by more info, please...PLEASE post it here!!
Thank you!!
Lisa
poniegirl
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http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/dec252006/1714.pdf
Here is some research.
Here is some research.
monalisa
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Originally Posted by Rykna
I'll baby sit
I'd have to agree with Michelle. Apache is male. I had wondered that while visiting, but we got immersed in the goodies Luke sent with me.
Luke knows how to hatch baby brine, I'm currently learning the system, and I have several empty 10 gallons that I'd be happy to turn into nurseries if need be. Besides, if you're half as good a grandma to you horses as you are with Jonah you'll be fine
I think Kudas become sexually active at 6 months.
Thanks Ryk, but I have a gut feeling that there are going to be slight differences between baby seahorses and baby Jonah...still, I think we'll be able to handle it.
Haha, you'll babysit...I might just take you up on that sometime. I'm still holding out hope that Apache is a female, but I really don't think so...I've even been saying "good boy" to him when I see him snicking supper
Well, like I said, on to plan B. I'll probably need to get things for that going this coming weekend...hopefully I can find the time for it.
Lisa
I'll baby sit
Luke knows how to hatch baby brine, I'm currently learning the system, and I have several empty 10 gallons that I'd be happy to turn into nurseries if need be. Besides, if you're half as good a grandma to you horses as you are with Jonah you'll be fine
I think Kudas become sexually active at 6 months.
Thanks Ryk, but I have a gut feeling that there are going to be slight differences between baby seahorses and baby Jonah...still, I think we'll be able to handle it.
Haha, you'll babysit...I might just take you up on that sometime. I'm still holding out hope that Apache is a female, but I really don't think so...I've even been saying "good boy" to him when I see him snicking supper
Well, like I said, on to plan B. I'll probably need to get things for that going this coming weekend...hopefully I can find the time for it.
Lisa
monalisa
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Originally Posted by PonieGirl
http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/dec252006/1714.pdf
Here is some research.
Thanks for the link Michele. I've tried getting into it 3 times at home here, but our computer is acting up and I can't seem to load it. I'll try it tomorrow at work...
Lisa
http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/dec252006/1714.pdf
Here is some research.
Thanks for the link Michele. I've tried getting into it 3 times at home here, but our computer is acting up and I can't seem to load it. I'll try it tomorrow at work...
Lisa