eatyourpeas Posted November 16, 2022 Author Share Posted November 16, 2022 Sleepy heads… 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted December 12, 2022 Author Share Posted December 12, 2022 I just realized the red macros seem to favor the left side of the tank. They are growing like crazy, and only a few of the red flat leaf ones are starting to sprout on the right side. Why??? Please excuse the poor image. Tank is in rapid diatom growth mode because some of the bay gobies are showing the beginning of eggs. 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The endler guy Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 On 8/29/2022 at 11:34 AM, Guppysnail said: I’m always as fascinated by my freshwater hitchhiking creepy crawlies as I am my intended critters. 🤗🥰 I wish there was a fw equivalent of live rock (not just in-terms of filtration but all the cool hitchhikers you can get!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJenna Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 This is amazing, your own little ocean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The endler guy Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 On 8/3/2022 at 11:18 PM, OnlyGenusCaps said: Nice. Stars are so cool! I have to figure out how, and when, I can incorporate them. Maybe even the "pest" species will be okay. Like "pest" snails in FW once they are embraced. I think the pest starfish eat zoas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The endler guy Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 On 8/28/2022 at 9:01 PM, OnlyGenusCaps said: What have you done?! That's awesome!!! Reefers chase that sour of outcome. Ooh. Bristle worms are one thing I am not looking forward to in SW. Do you get very my in your cooler tank? From my very limited knowledge bristle worms are a good thing in sw (free clean up crew) the only real pest one are fire worms which hurt like hell to get stung by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyGenusCaps Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 On 12/12/2022 at 11:32 AM, Aiden Carter said: I think the pest starfish eat zoas In terms of Asterina species, apparently it depends on the exact species you get (they are challenging to differentiate, and there are likely a number of cryptic species as well). A fellow member of my local club has a strain he has never had eat any of his corals. They are probably one of the biofilm feeding species. That said, he doesn't like them, but he also hates pest snails, so... 🤷♂️ On 12/12/2022 at 11:39 AM, Aiden Carter said: From my very limited knowledge bristle worms are a good thing in sw (free clean up crew) the only real pest one are fire worms which hurt like hell to get stung by Disagree. From all I have read, the potential danger from bristleworms also depends on the species you get. Large growing ones can eat corals, nems, and even fish. They all hurt, or are at least uncomfortable (but I, too, hear fireworms are far worse!). In terms of "pest" CUC critters, I'd rather chance it with the stars than any bristleworms. Just my preference. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotope Biologist Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 On 12/12/2022 at 10:15 AM, OnlyGenusCaps said: Disagree. From all I have read, the potential danger from bristleworms also depends on the species you get. Large growing ones can eat corals, nems, and even fish. They all hurt, or are at least uncomfortable (but I, too, hear fireworms are far worse!). In terms of "pest" CUC critters, I'd rather chance it with the stars than any bristleworms. Just my preference. Correct. Especially when looking at tropical species. Not to mention they don’t get along with eachother very well. Even the true detritivores will kill and eat others if given the chance. There are some beautiful marine polychaetes in the PNW most have a bite far worse than the sting. As for the red macros, I’m perplexed. I guess there must be a micro environment in your tank they prefer over there? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 As I was enjoying the tank this morning, Ursula Flerken made himself quite tall, and started spawning! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Oh Ursula. Your proud displays at the grandeur that is you are blissful. I shall continue to pine for you from afar. 🤗🥰 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyGenusCaps Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Ursula is causing me to consider adding rock flower nems to my set up. I think I could handle a little nem attitude. A little. Not Ursula levels. 😜 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 On 1/5/2023 at 12:55 PM, OnlyGenusCaps said: Not Ursula levels. But they are so rewarding! Just keep your kids at a distance! 😉 The largest amphipod I've seen in this tank! I am assuming is a girl based on size. Baby crabs out to lunch recess: Macros liking the temp probe now: 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 The derpy clan awaiting pancakes! 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotope Biologist Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Haha my gobies too are very food motivated! Can’t even enjoy my tank without being followed around the room with hungry eyes. #justgobythings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyGenusCaps Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 On 1/21/2023 at 2:11 PM, Biotope Biologist said: #justgobythings First off, I also love how gobies are always optimistic for food! They are like puppies that way. Second, did you really hashtag a forum post?! Way to introduce the 1990's to the 2020's. I hope they have a grungy and yest socially distanced baby. 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotope Biologist Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 On 1/23/2023 at 1:47 PM, OnlyGenusCaps said: Second, did you really hashtag a forum post?! The ironic bit is I don’t even use social media so I’m not even sure if that was used correctly 😋 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyGenusCaps Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 I don't believe you for a second, you young whipper-snapper! I know you got the Insta-Toks. (How old do I have to be to talk like that?! I already love that I am called an "elder" millennial - who prefers to think of themselves as Gen-X, thank you very much!).🤣💀😂💀 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 On 1/23/2023 at 10:38 PM, OnlyGenusCaps said: I don't believe you for a second, you young whipper-snapper! I know you got the Insta-Toks. (How old do I have to be to talk like that?! I already love that I am called an "elder" millennial - who prefers to think of themselves as Gen-X, thank you very much!).🤣💀😂💀 We Baby Boomers find this hilarious 😁🤣🤣🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted January 24, 2023 Author Share Posted January 24, 2023 On 1/24/2023 at 2:29 AM, Guppysnail said: We Baby Boomers find this hilarious 😁🤣🤣🤣 Second that!!! 🤣 On 1/23/2023 at 7:38 PM, OnlyGenusCaps said: I don't believe you for a second, you young whipper-snapper! I know you got the Insta-Toks. (How old do I have to be to talk like that?! I already love that I am called an "elder" millennial - who prefers to think of themselves as Gen-X, thank you very much!).🤣💀😂💀 My kids have already deemed you (and me) obsolete! 😉 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyGenusCaps Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 On 1/24/2023 at 10:27 AM, eatyourpeas said: My kids have already deemed you (and me) obsolete! 😉 Ah the freedom that obsolescence brings! No longer pressed by the requirements set upon me. No, no. I'll be with my tanks, thank you. 😎 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The endler guy Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 On 1/23/2023 at 8:08 PM, Biotope Biologist said: The ironic bit is I don’t even use social media so I’m not even sure if that was used correctly 😋 Nor do I, this forum is the most social media I get 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 Mr. Chiton has now grown to be almost as wide at the ACO powerhead! 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyGenusCaps Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Are those macros growing on the powerhead too?! A tank full of life! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 On 2/1/2023 at 5:28 AM, OnlyGenusCaps said: Are those macros growing on the powerhead too?! A tank full of life! They are indeed! It looks like the beginning of Turkish Towel, but it is still a bit small for me to be sure. I will get more pics later when lights come on. 😀 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 I am scaling back on the oxygen a bit since my pH went to 8.5 Still trying to determine how the lack of CO2 may affect some critters, but the tank seems as happy as ever. Lots of copepods, so I am now feeding once every four days, causing the gobies to follow me with imploring eyes. 🤨 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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