Greetings =) - Aquarium Advice

RaVenCAD · 01-13-2003, 12:09 PM

Guess I'm the new guy on the block, so I better introduce myself. I'm 28 and live in Tennessee, I'm a drafter/designer/graphics geek and a fish nut... Been keeping assorted fishies off and on since I was about 10.. Got into salt about 2 years ago and love it dearly.

I've looked around your site a bit and so far it looks most impressive. I noticed a few familar faces, some very familar, and I look forward to chatting with all of you =)

reefrunner69 · 01-13-2003, 12:23 PM

Welcome, we look forward to posting with you

Tell us a little about your tank.

RaVenCAD · 01-13-2003, 12:39 PM

I have 2 at the moment:

a 29 gallon with a single Maroon Clown, a CBS, and of course hermits and snails...

and

a 55 that I call my algae farm at the moment... Bryopsis that just won't quit! Trying to get a handle on it... I just evicted a yellow tang that was a poop factory in hopes of reducing the bioload to a more reasonable level... It has a pair of Tomato Clowns, a Mandarin and 3 green Chromis now, so the bioload has been effectively cut about in half I'd say... A pity too, he was beautiful <sigh> I'd post some pics of it, but just imagine swamp thing, then you've got it! My buddy calls it my underwater lawn =) The last few months have been rather tumultuous for me and the tank has been neglected for too long... Time to fix it, ya know?

reefrunner69 · 01-13-2003, 12:44 PM

I can certainly sympathize...been there done that. You might consider doing a search on algae, there have been some real good threads about it here. Might also post as to what others experiences are with livestock that munch on the bryopsis, give you a few different directions to take. We're glad to have you and we hope to be able to help in any way we can.

RaVenCAD · 01-13-2003, 12:49 PM

My current method of attack is chemically... My calc was way low and everything I've read says that encourages the bryopsis to fluorish... I've started dosing kalkwasser and it's going up gradually.. I can't say for sure, cuz this is pretty subjective, but the manual removal of the junk seems to be getting easier since the calc is going up... Perhaps it isn't thriving quite so well now

I know wishing any living thing DEAD kind of goes against the general idea of conservation, but I wish that crap nothing but bon voyage and good riddance! eheeh

Moe · 01-13-2003, 02:04 PM

Fancy meeting you here!

fishfreek · 01-13-2003, 03:10 PM

Love your avatar.

Are you into middle age history?

RaVenCAD · 01-13-2003, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishfreek

Love your avatar.

Are you into middle age history?

Thanks, and nope, just pain

Moe! Darlin, you made it!

Grant R · 01-14-2003, 04:55 AM

Welcome to the board, sure you'll have plenty of fun here, as well as an education in it's own.

01-13-2003, 12:09 PM	#1
RaVenCAD Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TN Posts: 28	Greetings =) Guess I'm the new guy on the block, so I better introduce myself. I'm 28 and live in Tennessee, I'm a drafter/designer/graphics geek and a fish nut... Been keeping assorted fishies off and on since I was about 10.. Got into salt about 2 years ago and love it dearly. I've looked around your site a bit and so far it looks most impressive. I noticed a few familar faces, some very familar, and I look forward to chatting with all of you =)

01-13-2003, 12:23 PM	#2
reefrunner69 Aquarium Advice Freak Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 311 Images: 109	Welcome, we look forward to posting with you Tell us a little about your tank. __________________ Kevin Visit Nature Coast Photography Join the Central Florida Aquarists Regional forum or the Southeastern States Aquarists Regional Forum or the N. FL (North Florida Hobbyists) Regional Forum!

01-13-2003, 12:44 PM	#4
reefrunner69 Aquarium Advice Freak Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 311 Images: 109	I can certainly sympathize...been there done that. You might consider doing a search on algae, there have been some real good threads about it here. Might also post as to what others experiences are with livestock that munch on the bryopsis, give you a few different directions to take. We're glad to have you and we hope to be able to help in any way we can. __________________ Kevin Visit Nature Coast Photography Join the Central Florida Aquarists Regional forum or the Southeastern States Aquarists Regional Forum or the N. FL (North Florida Hobbyists) Regional Forum!

01-13-2003, 02:04 PM	#6
Moe Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sticks of Texas Posts: 9	Fancy meeting you here! __________________ It is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all......MY @$$ it is!!!

01-13-2003, 03:10 PM	#7
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	Love your avatar. Are you into middle age history? __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

01-13-2003, 12:39 PM	#3
RaVenCAD Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TN Posts: 28	I have 2 at the moment: a 29 gallon with a single Maroon Clown, a CBS, and of course hermits and snails... and a 55 that I call my algae farm at the moment... Bryopsis that just won't quit! Trying to get a handle on it... I just evicted a yellow tang that was a poop factory in hopes of reducing the bioload to a more reasonable level... It has a pair of Tomato Clowns, a Mandarin and 3 green Chromis now, so the bioload has been effectively cut about in half I'd say... A pity too, he was beautiful <sigh> I'd post some pics of it, but just imagine swamp thing, then you've got it! My buddy calls it my underwater lawn =) The last few months have been rather tumultuous for me and the tank has been neglected for too long... Time to fix it, ya know?

01-13-2003, 12:49 PM	#5
RaVenCAD Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TN Posts: 28	My current method of attack is chemically... My calc was way low and everything I've read says that encourages the bryopsis to fluorish... I've started dosing kalkwasser and it's going up gradually.. I can't say for sure, cuz this is pretty subjective, but the manual removal of the junk seems to be getting easier since the calc is going up... Perhaps it isn't thriving quite so well now I know wishing any living thing DEAD kind of goes against the general idea of conservation, but I wish that crap nothing but bon voyage and good riddance! eheeh

01-14-2003, 04:55 AM	#9
Grant R Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West London, England Posts: 689	Welcome to the board, sure you'll have plenty of fun here, as well as an education in it's own. __________________ 45 Gallon FreshWater Community Tank 11.1 Gallon Quarantine / Breeder Tank Don't Forget The UK & Ireland Forums !http://www.proudtobebritish.co.uk/ea...ropics/eng.gif

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