Dawn's seahorse garden! - Page 22

Michael Hoaster · 05/18/2019, 07:51 PM

Ooh, that sounds nice! I look forward to seeing your haul!

vlangel · 05/19/2019, 07:27 PM

See this Instagram photo by @vlangelbike https://www.instagram.com/p/BxqU5YhJ...n_native_share

Michael Hoaster · 05/19/2019, 09:42 PM

Cool pic! Good luck with them!

vlangel · 05/20/2019, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Hoaster

Cool pic! Good luck with them!

Thanks Michael, they all look good this morning except the war coral. The super glue did not bond it to the rock and its gone. 😕 Hopefully I can find it. The other 5 corals seem to be liking where I placed them though.

Michael Hoaster · 05/20/2019, 05:01 PM

With the new SPS corals, what will you do differently?

vlangel · 05/21/2019, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Hoaster

With the new SPS corals, what will you do differently?

I guess I will have to do some testing to see how much alk and CA is being used. I think 2 part will be able to keep up. I am hoping to add it to the water change water but I may need to do it more often than once a week. I hope it wont be a daily duty though.

Michael Hoaster · 05/21/2019, 06:44 PM

Yes, two-part was what I was thinking too. I'm excited for you!

vlangel · 05/23/2019, 09:43 AM

As things often happen, I stumbled onto a cool thing quite by accident. My gyre was eroding my DSB at the front of the tank. I wondered if I put some larger rubble rock pieces under the sand with smaller pieces more at the surface if it would impede the erosion. Not only does it seem to be working but its a pretty cool looking zone in and of itself. It is the perfect place for a jawfish lair and they have been on my wish list. I plan to do a video soon so anyone interested can see it then. O yeah, I think I will order some pods and squirt them in that area as its a good safe place from most of the fish.

Michael Hoaster · 05/23/2019, 01:57 PM

I love it when that happens! It's magic. I could see a jawfish in your tank, big time. You're really getting a nice, peaceful community of fish. Agreed on the pod addition too. Coarse gravel makes for a handy refuge for them.

Chasmodes · 05/24/2019, 05:50 AM

Oh goody, new stuff in the tank! That is a great deal!!! Jawfish are very cool fish. They should be a good fit in your tank depending on the species you get. I'd stay away from a blue spotted jawfish, as they do best in cooler water, unless you want to reduce your tank temps. With sps, that's probably not a good idea. Nice FTS!

Forgiven1973 · 05/26/2019, 03:06 PM

Where did u find that seahorse statue u had in tank?

Systemwizardinc · 05/26/2019, 06:01 PM

i just cant seem to keep a seahorse alive

vlangel · 05/27/2019, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Forgiven1973

Where did u find that seahorse statue u had in tank?

I used to work at a lfs and they had it. Unfortunately they closed down about 5 years ago, so I don't even know where they found it.

vlangel · 05/27/2019, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Systemwizardinc

i just cant seem to keep a seahorse alive

They have very specific needs that must be met or else they don't do well.

Their immune systems are more inefficient than other fishes so bacterial infections of the gut, gills or skin are a problem unless pathogenic bacteria is kept in check.

vlangel · 05/31/2019, 05:34 AM

https://youtu.be/xn9vKrLLW8I
I took a feeding video yesterday. You can see all the fish plus the new rubble zone in the right foreground. I get close to see one of my crabs motoring through the rubble. I am seeing copepods in that area which is very exciting and also lots of micro brittle stars. Its a fun place to check out with a magnifying glass.

Michael Hoaster · 05/31/2019, 07:24 AM

Nice video Dawn. Lots of serpent stars and chubby fish! The tank looks good too. I like the rubble zone. The Red Grapes look very happy. I wish I had as much luck with them as you do. Nice!

vlangel · 06/01/2019, 05:37 AM

I love having chubby fish. I try to keep myself, my hubby and my dog lean but I like my fish chubby, LOL. I am really happy with the rubble zone. I am hoping I can see amphipods tunneling and such.

Yes, I have had good luck with red grape as long as I keep the green grape and caulerpa prolifera pruned back. I can tell that I am due for a WC however. I think the coral are either getting too much PO4 or not enough nutrients because they have browned out a bit.

vlangel · 06/03/2019, 01:52 PM

Today I gave all the tanks some overdue love, but especially the 56 high nutrient tank. I did a bigger than usual WC because I never got to it last week. I also did a good job on the glass rather than just using the magnet cleaner. I removed a few bubble algaes that I saw, pruned back the grape caulerpa and removed all the caulerpa prolifera I saw except the one area I am allowing it to grow. I like that Marmalade eats some of it and maybe the linear blenny does too. It stays pretty short anyhow which is great. I also dosed coral vite, strongium and iodine. Finally I changed the filter floss. Tonight I hope to check PO4 and NO3 just to make sure they are not crazy out of line.

vlangel · 06/05/2019, 05:09 AM

https://youtu.be/p3QzjcGdJOs
I had not posted a video of the ponies for a while so here is a short clip.

Monkeyfish · 06/05/2019, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by vlangel

https://youtu.be/xn9vKrLLW8I
I took a feeding video yesterday.

That tank is just so FULL of life. Well done!

Michael Hoaster · 06/05/2019, 07:26 AM

Cool vid. Those seahorses are fascinating! Also, I'm jealous of your red grapes…

Chasmodes · 06/05/2019, 07:55 AM

I loved both videos Dawn, and your tank. The aquascaping is really well done, and the rubble is a nice touch. The fish look very happy, and of course, your blennies are so fun. The barnacle blenny is so cute!!!

vlangel · 06/05/2019, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyfish

That tank is just so FULL of life. Well done!

Thank you Eric. What I really enjoy about a marine reef is all the diversity. I am endeavoring to pack as much in this tank as is safe for the inhabitants. Someday when I hook it up to the sump where water changes are a breese, I will add more creatures. For now I am enjoying what I have. 😊

vlangel · 06/05/2019, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Chasmodes

I loved both videos Dawn, and your tank. The aquascaping is really well done, and the rubble is a nice touch. The fish look very happy, and of course, your blennies are so fun. The barnacle blenny is so cute!!!

Thanks Kevin. Both tanks are doing well. I also love the aquascape of the 56g. It has a lot of rock and sand without feeling crowded. Mostly it was just dumb luck but hey, I will take it.

The blennies are so much fun, especially the 2 barnacle blennies and the 2 combtooth blennies. I never get tired of watching them.

Thanks for the tips on the jawfish. I will probably go for dusky jawfish after reading your comments in Michael's thread. I would expect a jawfish to build in the rubble zone, or at least that is my hope.

vlangel · 06/05/2019, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Hoaster

Cool vid. Those seahorses are fascinating! Also, I'm jealous of your red grapes…

I am jealous of your sargassum and quite a few other macros that you have, so I think I win in the 'envy' column.

05/18/2019, 07:51 PM	#526
Michael Hoaster Registered Seaweedist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 5,807	Ooh, that sounds nice! I look forward to seeing your haul! __________________ As many naturalists and environmentalists have suggested, we should set aside our arrogance, our desire to conquer and control everything, and walk hand in hand with Mother Nature. -Walter Adey Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018

05/19/2019, 07:27 PM	#527
vlangel Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,409	See this Instagram photo by @vlangelbike https://www.instagram.com/p/BxqU5YhJ...n_native_share __________________ Genesis 1:20 - Current Tank Info: A 56 gallon naural nutrient macro reef that flows into a 30 gallon fuge with macros/seagrass that flows into a 20 gallon sump.

05/19/2019, 09:42 PM	#528
Michael Hoaster Registered Seaweedist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 5,807	Cool pic! Good luck with them! __________________ As many naturalists and environmentalists have suggested, we should set aside our arrogance, our desire to conquer and control everything, and walk hand in hand with Mother Nature. -Walter Adey Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018

05/20/2019, 05:01 PM	#530
Michael Hoaster Registered Seaweedist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 5,807	With the new SPS corals, what will you do differently? __________________ As many naturalists and environmentalists have suggested, we should set aside our arrogance, our desire to conquer and control everything, and walk hand in hand with Mother Nature. -Walter Adey Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018

05/21/2019, 06:44 PM	#532
Michael Hoaster Registered Seaweedist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 5,807	Yes, two-part was what I was thinking too. I'm excited for you! __________________ As many naturalists and environmentalists have suggested, we should set aside our arrogance, our desire to conquer and control everything, and walk hand in hand with Mother Nature. -Walter Adey Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018

05/23/2019, 09:43 AM	#533
vlangel Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,409	As things often happen, I stumbled onto a cool thing quite by accident. My gyre was eroding my DSB at the front of the tank. I wondered if I put some larger rubble rock pieces under the sand with smaller pieces more at the surface if it would impede the erosion. Not only does it seem to be working but its a pretty cool looking zone in and of itself. It is the perfect place for a jawfish lair and they have been on my wish list. I plan to do a video soon so anyone interested can see it then. O yeah, I think I will order some pods and squirt them in that area as its a good safe place from most of the fish. __________________ Genesis 1:20 - Current Tank Info: A 56 gallon naural nutrient macro reef that flows into a 30 gallon fuge with macros/seagrass that flows into a 20 gallon sump.

05/23/2019, 01:57 PM	#534
Michael Hoaster Registered Seaweedist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 5,807	I love it when that happens! It's magic. I could see a jawfish in your tank, big time. You're really getting a nice, peaceful community of fish. Agreed on the pod addition too. Coarse gravel makes for a handy refuge for them. __________________ As many naturalists and environmentalists have suggested, we should set aside our arrogance, our desire to conquer and control everything, and walk hand in hand with Mother Nature. -Walter Adey Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018

05/24/2019, 05:50 AM	#535
Chasmodes Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,322	Oh goody, new stuff in the tank! That is a great deal!!! Jawfish are very cool fish. They should be a good fit in your tank depending on the species you get. I'd stay away from a blue spotted jawfish, as they do best in cooler water, unless you want to reduce your tank temps. With sps, that's probably not a good idea. Nice FTS! __________________ Blennies Rock! --Kevin Wilson Current Tank Info: 101g 3'X3'X18" Cubish Oyster Reef Blenny tank, 36"X17"X18" sump

05/26/2019, 03:06 PM	#536
Forgiven1973 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Between Bellevue & Columbus, OH Posts: 719	Where did u find that seahorse statue u had in tank?

05/26/2019, 06:01 PM	#537
Systemwizardinc Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 87	i just cant seem to keep a seahorse alive

05/31/2019, 05:34 AM	#540
vlangel Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,409	https://youtu.be/xn9vKrLLW8I I took a feeding video yesterday. You can see all the fish plus the new rubble zone in the right foreground. I get close to see one of my crabs motoring through the rubble. I am seeing copepods in that area which is very exciting and also lots of micro brittle stars. Its a fun place to check out with a magnifying glass. __________________ Genesis 1:20 - Current Tank Info: A 56 gallon naural nutrient macro reef that flows into a 30 gallon fuge with macros/seagrass that flows into a 20 gallon sump.

05/31/2019, 07:24 AM	#541
Michael Hoaster Registered Seaweedist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 5,807	Nice video Dawn. Lots of serpent stars and chubby fish! The tank looks good too. I like the rubble zone. The Red Grapes look very happy. I wish I had as much luck with them as you do. Nice! __________________ As many naturalists and environmentalists have suggested, we should set aside our arrogance, our desire to conquer and control everything, and walk hand in hand with Mother Nature. -Walter Adey Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018

06/01/2019, 05:37 AM	#542
vlangel Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,409	I love having chubby fish. I try to keep myself, my hubby and my dog lean but I like my fish chubby, LOL. I am really happy with the rubble zone. I am hoping I can see amphipods tunneling and such. Yes, I have had good luck with red grape as long as I keep the green grape and caulerpa prolifera pruned back. I can tell that I am due for a WC however. I think the coral are either getting too much PO4 or not enough nutrients because they have browned out a bit. __________________ Genesis 1:20 - Current Tank Info: A 56 gallon naural nutrient macro reef that flows into a 30 gallon fuge with macros/seagrass that flows into a 20 gallon sump.

06/03/2019, 01:52 PM	#543
vlangel Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,409	Today I gave all the tanks some overdue love, but especially the 56 high nutrient tank. I did a bigger than usual WC because I never got to it last week. I also did a good job on the glass rather than just using the magnet cleaner. I removed a few bubble algaes that I saw, pruned back the grape caulerpa and removed all the caulerpa prolifera I saw except the one area I am allowing it to grow. I like that Marmalade eats some of it and maybe the linear blenny does too. It stays pretty short anyhow which is great. I also dosed coral vite, strongium and iodine. Finally I changed the filter floss. Tonight I hope to check PO4 and NO3 just to make sure they are not crazy out of line. __________________ Genesis 1:20 - Current Tank Info: A 56 gallon naural nutrient macro reef that flows into a 30 gallon fuge with macros/seagrass that flows into a 20 gallon sump.

06/05/2019, 05:09 AM	#544
vlangel Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,409	https://youtu.be/p3QzjcGdJOs I had not posted a video of the ponies for a while so here is a short clip. __________________ Genesis 1:20 - Current Tank Info: A 56 gallon naural nutrient macro reef that flows into a 30 gallon fuge with macros/seagrass that flows into a 20 gallon sump.

06/05/2019, 07:26 AM	#546
Michael Hoaster Registered Seaweedist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 5,807	Cool vid. Those seahorses are fascinating! Also, I'm jealous of your red grapes… __________________ As many naturalists and environmentalists have suggested, we should set aside our arrogance, our desire to conquer and control everything, and walk hand in hand with Mother Nature. -Walter Adey Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018

06/05/2019, 07:55 AM	#547
Chasmodes Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,322	I loved both videos Dawn, and your tank. The aquascaping is really well done, and the rubble is a nice touch. The fish look very happy, and of course, your blennies are so fun. The barnacle blenny is so cute!!! __________________ Blennies Rock! --Kevin Wilson Current Tank Info: 101g 3'X3'X18" Cubish Oyster Reef Blenny tank, 36"X17"X18" sump