Blade Gorgonian
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Topic: Blade Gorgonian
Posted By: WhiteReef
Subject: Blade Gorgonian
Date Posted: March 16 2010 at 4:26pm
With all the stuff I received from TBS, things have been looking good. However, I have had issues locating a place for the blade gorgonian. I think I finally found a good spot for it about three days ago, but it was in a crappy spot for about a week. Now that it seems happier, it has a slight issue. On at least one of the blades there is a patch of brown diatoms that is forming. Should I just wait it out to see if it clears up or can I use a toothbrush to brush it off with?
  ------------- ---------------- Richard Former 47G Column Reef, Magna 20" x 18" x 31"H |
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Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: March 16 2010 at 4:28pm
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These are actually somewhat similar to leathers in that they will shed an outer layer ever few weeks, and it often has a brownish tint. I would wait to see if it is shedding. Also you'll want to make sure it does get some light, because these gorgs do perform photosynthesis. ------------- Steve http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef Currently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8 |
Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: March 16 2010 at 4:32pm
Nice tank! ------------- Jeff 125 tank 50 gallon sump T-5 lighting Rum drinker, Carbon User I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!! |
Posted By: WhiteReef
Date Posted: March 16 2010 at 4:38pm
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Steve - Thanks. That was my thought as it did the shedding thing when I first put it in. Also it is getting a bit of light, so I think it is okay, but I will watch it.
Jeff - thanks! ------------- ---------------- Richard Former 47G Column Reef, Magna 20" x 18" x 31"H |
Posted By: Nick801
Date Posted: March 16 2010 at 5:34pm
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man that would make a sweet seahorse tank =) it looks awesome I love all the sponges ------------- http://www.reefinsanity.com" rel="nofollow - www.ReefInsanity.com http://www.facebook.com/ReefInsanity" rel="nofollow - www.Facebook.com/ReefInsanity 801-680-4676 |
Posted By: Lurkerz
Date Posted: March 16 2010 at 6:04pm
| I have mine in full light with med flow. it sheds about every 2 wks I just squirt it with my baster. I have been amazed at the growth. |
Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: March 23 2010 at 12:32am
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Rich -
That is a seriously sweet looking tank you have there!
And why aren't you on the Reef Tour showing it off???!!!
------------- - My Current Tank: 65g Starfire (sitting empty for 2+ years) - * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
Posted By: WhiteReef
Date Posted: March 23 2010 at 9:49am
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Thanks. As far as the tour, I seriously considered it, but I have a scout camp that day. So I won't be home until later, and I don't think the wife is up to it in my absence.
------------- ---------------- Richard Former 47G Column Reef, Magna 20" x 18" x 31"H |
Posted By: WhiteReef
Date Posted: March 23 2010 at 11:31am
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Well I take it back. The camp dates changed and so I just might be able to convince my wife to have our house open for the tour.
------------- ---------------- Richard Former 47G Column Reef, Magna 20" x 18" x 31"H |
Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: March 24 2010 at 4:14pm
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Rich -
Cool
 Let me know if you can do the Tour.I have another home or 2 signing up that I need to add tonight -
Just give the word and I add you in as well!
------------- - My Current Tank: 65g Starfire (sitting empty for 2+ years) - * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |