Bob October 22, 2007 October 22, 2007 Thank you for someone finally explaining how to upload pics into the thread..........Thank you all! Any comments appreciated for a somewhat NEWBIE reefer. Bob
jason the filter freak October 22, 2007 October 22, 2007 Great looking tank I love the reflection in the mirror
lanman October 22, 2007 October 22, 2007 Very nice!!! How long has it been running? Looks 'mature'. What are the dark green 'mounds'? Some kind of Halimeda? bob
Bob October 22, 2007 Author October 22, 2007 Codium AKA dead mans finger algae is also known as green fleece algae or green finger sponge algae. It is a slow growing algae that is very pretty and stable in my tank. It took me a while to find out what this stuff is. I have finally had to do some harvesting. Tangs will pick at it a small amount but really dont eat much. This algae grew from my Marshall Island rock when I set up my tank and I think it is the best "extra" I got with living rock. My next project is to try gluing some pieces on rubble and see if I can grow out some other colonies...... but if there is no interest this may just be for fun. I would like to share my bounty if anyone is interested. I like the look of a landscaped tank and this stuff is great because its like a slow growing tree. It doesnt shed, drop leaves, make a mess and it slowly grows lush and full. I does not do much for nitrate export. So.... any one else growing this or know of it? Very nice!!! How long has it been running? Looks 'mature'. What are the dark green 'mounds'? Some kind of Halimeda? bob I am just @ 1.5 years.... Thank you.
NRehman October 22, 2007 October 22, 2007 Bob, Great looking tank and great that theres another reefer in DC. Nice growth and aquascaping... Nadir
HowardofNOVA October 22, 2007 October 22, 2007 Sweet tank Bob!! Think about a Tank Tour in the near future for the DC Group?
lanman October 22, 2007 October 22, 2007 I am just @ 1.5 years.... Thank you. But you didn't tell me what those big dark green 'mounds' are made of... bob
luceneck October 22, 2007 October 22, 2007 Nice looking tank! I have to make it into town to see your tank one day.
Brian Ward October 23, 2007 October 23, 2007 But you didn't tell me what those big dark green 'mounds' are made of... bob Look at what he quoted, it's from another post he made.... and the tank is very beautiful in person, as is the house! Bob is quite the host, and he has by far the QUIETEST tank setup I've ever seen. Codium AKA dead mans finger algae is also known as green fleece algae or green finger sponge algae. It is a slow growing algae that is very pretty and stable in my tank. It took me a while to find out what this stuff is. I have finally had to do some harvesting. Tangs will pick at it a small amount but really dont eat much. This algae grew from my Marshall Island rock when I set up my tank and I think it is the best "extra" I got with living rock. My next project is to try gluing some pieces on rubble and see if I can grow out some other colonies...... but if there is no interest this may just be for fun. I would like to share my bounty if anyone is interested. I like the look of a landscaped tank and this stuff is great because its like a slow growing tree. It doesnt shed, drop leaves, make a mess and it slowly grows lush and full. I does not do much for nitrate export. So.... any one else growing this or know of it?
Lee Stearns October 23, 2007 October 23, 2007 I agree- Bob has a nice home and beautiful tank. He has been adding some sps and this tank will show interesting growth in that direction as they take more up space.
dmward99 October 23, 2007 October 23, 2007 Bob, Great looking tank and great that theres another reefer in DC. Nice growth and aquascaping... Nadir I have to agree with NRehman glad to see someone else from D.C. reefing Hey Bob I grew up and went to school in the Shaw neighborhood.I know the area really well I may have to set a date to swing past and have a look at your tank. It looks awesome.
Grav November 2, 2007 November 2, 2007 Nice post Bob!! I know it is a great tank, but those are very nice pics. Phil
Brian Ward November 2, 2007 November 2, 2007 I have to agree with NRehman glad to see someone else from D.C. reefing Hey Bob I grew up and went to school in the Shaw neighborhood.I know the area really well I may have to set a date to swing past and have a look at your tank. It looks awesome. There's actually quite a few of us! We're thinking of setting up a reef crawl - visit the tanks and have a drink at every house
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