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Rosco's Reefs

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    Reef controller

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    the thing to keep in mind with controllers, any controllers, is to keep it real.  Don't expect it jump out of the box and start running.  Start small and get the device working on one or two events and then begin adding more functionality.  For example, hook it up and start controlling your pumps and heaters, figure out how to do feeding mode...then add pH, maybe wireless.  And go from there.

     

    The most important thought is not to get frustrated.  For me, at least w ReefAngel, it is so easy to want to configure many different things immediately that it can be hard to figure out where a particular problem is coming from.  So go slow and have fun. At least that's what I keep telling myself as to why I bought this tank.  ;>

    question on two pictures

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    I have several of these "things" in my tank but don't really know what they are are...

     

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    Then I noticed a healthy frogspawn exhibiting a similar looking section that used to have beautiful tentacles

     

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    Are these just dead frogspawn skeletons?  If they are dead, I'll pull them out.  Thx

    Out with the old, In with the new

    in General Discussion

    I, too, am thankful for WAMAS.  I have learned much from listening, as well as participating.  I am grateful for the folks I have brought into the club, most of which now have nicer tanks than me.  While I am thankful for you all, I wanted to make a particular shout-out to Coral-Hind, and to Origami; both that keep answering my questions and in a lot of ways, giving me stuff.  :happy:

     

    Thanks, WAMAS; you can be sure I'll be renewing

     

    Ross

    Aiptasia and problem solving

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    I got a tasseled filefish. Cleared the apps in no time. The added bonus was that he's easily one of my favorite fish these days. Tried peppermints before that with not much success.

     

    I bought a filefish from Quantum, wrote them back that night and told them I thought that fish was almost dead! Talk about slow, that fish swims around my tank so slow even I think it's tired.  It took a day or so but the aiptasia is gone.  The fish is doing fine long as you don't expect him to get in a hurry!   :rolleyes:

    Sand Questions

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    So if I understand this right , Special grade is the size of the grains? Will this work well for gobies and wrasses? I haven't decided on a fish list, but I think I would like to add one or both of those type fish.

     

    yes, this grade is a little larger.  You saw reference also in this thread to something called sugar-fine.  BRS has pictures so you can compare.

    Sand Questions

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    I use Aragonite Special Grade Arag-Alive! Live Reef Sand.  It is usually about 35-40 locally for a 20 lb bag, cheaper online but shipping can kill you.  There is a Bulk Reef Supply group buy starting soon I believe.  

    did my crab "molt?"

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    Came home from a trip and found what looked like a dead crab in the bottom of my tank.  Looked like a shriveled up body, claws, everything.  After I counted noses I then found my crab, in his shell, just as fine as wine..

     

    Did he molt? I was scared then wondering if I should be pleasantly surprised.  Thx in advance.

     

    Ross

    Eel - How do I feed him

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    Also in the tank I inherited was this gorgeous eel.  You only see him at night when he comes out for food.  Problem is when I throw fresh food in it begins to disintegrate and he swims right past it.  What suggestions do you have?  I even thought about a long forceps with a chunk of tuna (turkey?) on it. Thx

     

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