tongue coral
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scopus tang
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Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/2674324
So you people don’t think all those little ticklers can do the job
Afraid I have to defer to the female experts on that one ~ and based on comments above maybe so, but most that I've talked to always say more is better
http:///forum/post/2674324
So you people don’t think all those little ticklers can do the job
Afraid I have to defer to the female experts on that one ~ and based on comments above maybe so, but most that I've talked to always say more is better
spiderwoman
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Technique, technique, technique... can't express that enough.
scopus tang
Active Member
Originally Posted by SpiderWoman
http:///forum/post/2674342
Technique, technique, technique... can't express that enough.
huh?! I'd always heard that was what female fish said when the size of the coral is too small. Learn something new everyday
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http:///forum/post/2674342
Technique, technique, technique... can't express that enough.
huh?! I'd always heard that was what female fish said when the size of the coral is too small. Learn something new everyday
T
tizzo
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Yeah spiderwoman is right! I mean, you can put any ol tongue in any ol ocean, with any ol motion and that doesn't mean you will have success. I mean really, anybody can change the motion.
Tongue care has to be specific to your tank. You just have to do what you know, and if you see no results, then you hafta change things up a bit.
And Scopus, you are also correct. Whether it be the tongue or the size of the coral, you cannot rely on what you think you know, or what "other" hobbiests tell you worked for them.
Tongue care has to be specific to your tank. You just have to do what you know, and if you see no results, then you hafta change things up a bit.
And Scopus, you are also correct. Whether it be the tongue or the size of the coral, you cannot rely on what you think you know, or what "other" hobbiests tell you worked for them.
spiderwoman
Active Member
Very true Tizzo. Every hobbiest and environment is different. What tongue works for them, may not work for you. You can provide all the motion possible, but that may rub it the wrong way and there is no success.
florida joe
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i think the temp in my tank is rising better kick on an other fan
sepulatian
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Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/2675350
i think the temp in my tank is rising better kick on an other fan
It is important to know the kind of tongue. While some prefer it slightly cooler others respond better with the elevated temp.
http:///forum/post/2675350
i think the temp in my tank is rising better kick on an other fan
It is important to know the kind of tongue. While some prefer it slightly cooler others respond better with the elevated temp.
florida joe
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I may be wrong but it's looking like the Tongue is advancing on the Clam
sepulatian
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Well, that is what they do. Being that the clam is tilted toward it, I don't think the clam feels threatened by the size of the coral.
T
tizzo
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Course it could be the clam advancing toward the tongue.
I think a clam can recognize a nice tongue when they see it and can aggressively propel themselves toward it. But we can't forget the question of origin, Joe. What to do with it.
I think a clam can recognize a nice tongue when they see it and can aggressively propel themselves toward it. But we can't forget the question of origin, Joe. What to do with it.
florida joe
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Originally Posted by sepulatian
http:///forum/post/2675445
Well, that is what they do. Being that the clam is tilted toward it, I don't think the clam feels threatened by the size of the coral.
Excellent observation on the position of the clam but could it be a ploy to entice the tip of the tongue with in range and then snap shut
http:///forum/post/2675445
Well, that is what they do. Being that the clam is tilted toward it, I don't think the clam feels threatened by the size of the coral.
Excellent observation on the position of the clam but could it be a ploy to entice the tip of the tongue with in range and then snap shut
sepulatian
Moderator
Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/2675455
Excellent observation on the position of the clam but could it be a ploy to entice the tip of the tongue with in range and then snap shut
That is a possibility.
http:///forum/post/2675455
Excellent observation on the position of the clam but could it be a ploy to entice the tip of the tongue with in range and then snap shut
That is a possibility.
florida joe
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by Tizzo
http:///forum/post/2675452
Course it could be the clam advancing toward the tongue.
I think a clam can recognize a nice tongue when they see it and can aggressively propel themselves toward it. But we can't forget the question of origin, Joe. What to do with it.
T you are absolutely right we are getting a Head of our self’s here the question still remains “what to do with it”
http:///forum/post/2675452
Course it could be the clam advancing toward the tongue.
I think a clam can recognize a nice tongue when they see it and can aggressively propel themselves toward it. But we can't forget the question of origin, Joe. What to do with it.
T you are absolutely right we are getting a Head of our self’s here the question still remains “what to do with it”
sepulatian
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Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/2675465
T you are absolutely right we are getting a Head of our self’s here the question still remains “what to do with it”
Joe, you are not new to this hobby. You ought to know what to do with it by now.
http:///forum/post/2675465
T you are absolutely right we are getting a Head of our self’s here the question still remains “what to do with it”
Joe, you are not new to this hobby. You ought to know what to do with it by now.
florida joe
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It’s never to later for an old dog to learn new tricks
spiderwoman
Active Member
What you might want to try is switch their positions. That may stimulate them to try different approach. Kind of like you rearrange the LR, little role play. Let the clam be the tongue and the tongue be the clam. You never know what ends up happening.
florida joe
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Originally Posted by SpiderWoman
http:///forum/post/2675491
What you might want to try is switch their positions. That may stimulate them to try different approach. Kind of like you rearrange the LR, little role play. Let the clam be the tongue and the tongue be the clam. You never know what ends up happening.
Yes I understand. Position being an important factor to consider, along those lines the clam placed on rock above the tongue may have a different effect than the tongue placed above the clam
http:///forum/post/2675491
What you might want to try is switch their positions. That may stimulate them to try different approach. Kind of like you rearrange the LR, little role play. Let the clam be the tongue and the tongue be the clam. You never know what ends up happening.
Yes I understand. Position being an important factor to consider, along those lines the clam placed on rock above the tongue may have a different effect than the tongue placed above the clam
spiderwoman
Active Member
Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/2675499
Yes I understand. Position being an important factor to consider, along those lines the clam placed on rock above the tongue may have a different effect than the tongue placed above the clam
you got it!
http:///forum/post/2675499
Yes I understand. Position being an important factor to consider, along those lines the clam placed on rock above the tongue may have a different effect than the tongue placed above the clam
T
tizzo
Guest
Whoa whoa! Stop everything! We're already talking about switching things up based on what "might" happen!? It still appears to me, that they are getting comfy with each other, and you all are suggesting rearranging the tank? That's absurd!
We have a tongue, and we have a clam and they look quite cozy right now. To mess up the atmosphere might stress out the situation and your gonna hafta start all over.
Joe, just leave things be. If that clam snaps shut on the tongue that that simply means the tongue moved in to fast. Maybe just back him up every now and again, and ya know, you can let him roam around the shell and make sure the coral is aware of it's presence.
It will snap shut if all of a sudden some unexpected presence invades its space.
Just give it time.
We have a tongue, and we have a clam and they look quite cozy right now. To mess up the atmosphere might stress out the situation and your gonna hafta start all over.
Joe, just leave things be. If that clam snaps shut on the tongue that that simply means the tongue moved in to fast. Maybe just back him up every now and again, and ya know, you can let him roam around the shell and make sure the coral is aware of it's presence.
It will snap shut if all of a sudden some unexpected presence invades its space.
Just give it time.