WMAS Discussion Forum : adding coral

WMAS Discussion Forum : adding coral http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:52:06 +0000 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:43:26 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=37492 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[adding coral : Big changes aren't necessary...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37492&PID=332518&title=adding-coral#332518 Author: Luckedout
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Posted: December 29 2009 at 9:43pm

Big changes aren't necessary for a good tank. You're right, save your money for a bigger project. I think you could make a nice tank out of what you have with less money. It sounds like you have a tank up and running for a long time. The only thing you have to do now is improve it a bit.

]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:43:26 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37492&PID=332518&title=adding-coral#332518 <![CDATA[adding coral : I almost hate to admit but I have...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37492&PID=332506&title=adding-coral#332506 Author: Desertreef
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Posted: December 29 2009 at 9:10pm

I almost hate to admit but I have hang on the back filters. When we started this crazy hobby we got bad advice. I do have a skilter filter from Fosters and Smiths. I cant really afford to update and drill the tank at this point. Besides when I do that I hope for a bigger tank. The lights were both replaced in July. I will work on getting some photos as soon as I can.

]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:10:17 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37492&PID=332506&title=adding-coral#332506 <![CDATA[adding coral : Desertreef wrote:...a problem...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37492&PID=332338&title=adding-coral#332338 Author: Mark Peterson
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Posted: December 29 2009 at 8:44am

Desertreef wrote:

...a problem with green hairy algea. Any ideas?

Oh yeah, we have more than ideas.

Welcome Desertreef,

You are absolutely correct that more snails are needed. I'd work on the hair algae before doing anything else to the tank.

Snails, snails and more snails is the most useful answer to, and prevention of algae problems.

10 years is a very old tank. That is a system that has operated so long that any change could be disastrous, like cause a huge algae bloom or cause a fish to die. My best advice would be to take it very slow, making gradual, small changes. Coral depend on light. How old are the tubes? Don't change them yet.

Please post a pic if you can and tell us about the filtration. We are here to help.

Here is a thread that holds a ton of useful information:http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244

]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:44:59 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37492&PID=332338&title=adding-coral#332338 <![CDATA[adding coral : Watch the Arrow Crabs - they chowed...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37492&PID=332324&title=adding-coral#332324 Author: AvesSaltGuy
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Posted: December 28 2009 at 11:39pm

Watch the Arrow Crabs - they chowed on a bunch of my fish. The Sally Lightfoots tend to be really aggressive too. Small Emerald Crabs and blue hermits... are great... plus you can find a bunch of different snails.

]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:39:51 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37492&PID=332324&title=adding-coral#332324 <![CDATA[adding coral : It sounds like you just need...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37492&PID=332216&title=adding-coral#332216 Author: Luckedout
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Posted: December 28 2009 at 2:55pm

It sounds like you just need to get a few more in there. Snails are usually better if you already have some crabs.

I know there is an order for inverts that I believe is going to happen on Jan 1. Here's the link

http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37439

Edited by Luckedout - December 28 2009 at 3:41pm]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:55:59 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37492&PID=332216&title=adding-coral#332216 <![CDATA[adding coral : Snails and crabs, though I dont...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37492&PID=332215&title=adding-coral#332215 Author: Desertreef
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Posted: December 28 2009 at 2:42pm

Snails and crabs, though I dont think I have enough of them, and one cleaner shrimp. ]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:42:03 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37492&PID=332215&title=adding-coral#332215 <![CDATA[adding coral : Welcome! You've come to the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37492&PID=332211&title=adding-coral#332211 Author: grateful1
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Posted: December 28 2009 at 2:37pm

Welcome! You've come to the right place. I'm not from Logan, but there are a bunch of members on here that are. I don't think you will have a problem finding frags.

As for the algae problem, what is your cleaning crew like? Do you have any snails, crabs, shrimp?

]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:37:27 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37492&PID=332211&title=adding-coral#332211 <![CDATA[adding coral : I have corllife compact florecent...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37492&PID=332209&title=adding-coral#332209 Author: Desertreef
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Posted: December 28 2009 at 2:34pm

I have corllife compact florecent bulbs. A friends suggested I get some star poylups and they have been doing great.

I would be interested in getting some frags locally. That would be much better than driving to Ogden or Salt Lake.

I also have a problem with green hairy algea. Any ideas?

]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:34:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37492&PID=332209&title=adding-coral#332209 <![CDATA[adding coral : Welcome Desertreef! It sounds...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37492&PID=332205&title=adding-coral#332205 Author: Mike Savage
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Posted: December 28 2009 at 2:30pm

Welcome Desertreef! It sounds like you are in good hands now.

Mike

]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:30:58 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37492&PID=332205&title=adding-coral#332205 <![CDATA[adding coral : Welcome! It would depend a lot...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37492&PID=332202&title=adding-coral#332202 Author: Luckedout
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Posted: December 28 2009 at 2:21pm

Welcome! It would depend a lot on the lighting and tank conditions, but your easiest corals are your soft corals and mushrooms. If you want I have a frag of Xenia you could have and maybe a kenya tree. Xenia, even though are really common, are one of my favorite corals. ]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:21:05 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37492&PID=332202&title=adding-coral#332202