Caleb getting salty!?! No way..

[ImACoolguy]

Update!

Everyone is still going wonderful! My scarlet has gotten much more active since I added the other hermits.

Peppermint still hiding like a wuss but I've seen him get some food.

The Kenyi fully extended yesterday which was good.

Some shots:

Kenyi


Scarlet hermit


Zebra hermit


Clown


FTS



Caleb

[54seaweed]

scarlet hermit's do better in groups as they tend to be more social in groups
the peppermint shrimp are more nocturnal and come out more at night
you know if you lower that heater lower to the sand bed you could hide it , I've seen some build a cage to for the heater out of egg crate than cover it with rock rubble ,
your tank is coming along ,
my coral just arrived guess I'll be busy for a bit
I'll post a pict of the cage I mentioned a little later

[ImACoolguy]

Originally Posted by 54seaweed

scarlet hermit's do better in groups as they tend to be more social in groups
the peppermint shrimp are more nocturnal and come out more at night
you know if you lower that heater lower to the sand bed you could hide it , I've seen some build a cage to for the heater out of egg crate than cover it with rock rubble ,
your tank is coming along ,
my coral just arrived guess I'll be busy for a bit
I'll post a pict of the cage I mentioned a little later

Nothing I have read said they like groups but since adding hermits I can definitely see the difference. I may get him some friends eventually.


Caleb

[54seaweed]

Nothing I have read said they like groups

it's just from personal experience I think what it is is they feel more secure in numbers

Here's a pict of the heater cage that can be covered with rubble rock this just makes a tank with out a sump look nicer as a heater can be a eye sore to some on the back wall
these are just little tips you may be interested in ,
your tank is looking good can't wait to see it in a few months


this also will protect the heater from getting broken

[paul87]

Coming along nicely Caleb!

[ImACoolguy]

Originally Posted by 54seaweed

it's just from personal experience I think what it is is they feel more secure in numbers

Here's a pict of the heater cage that can be covered with rubble rock this just makes a tank with out a sump look nicer as a heater can be a eye sore to some on the back wall
these are just little tips you may be interested in ,
your tank is looking good can't wait to see it in a few months


this also will protect the heater from getting broken

That's a neat idea! I really like it if I can get some smaller rubble rock that's pre-cured. Where can I find eggcrate to make the cage?

Originally Posted by paul87

Coming along nicely Caleb!

Thanks guys! It's turning out so much better than I dreamed it would. Guess I have a better thumb for salty than I do a green thumb for plants. Oh well we will see


Caleb

[PassengerTN]

I would THINK you could just buy large piece of LR and smash it to bits yourself. We will let the more experienced chime in on that. Egg crate is avail at almost any hardware store as "light diffuser"

Jesse

[fish wrangler]

Originally Posted by 54seaweed

you know if you lower that heater lower to the sand bed you could hide it , I've seen some build a cage to for the heater out of egg crate than cover it with rock rubble
I'll post a pict of the cage I mentioned a little later

I think I'll have to use this idea in my tank!

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[ImACoolguy]

Panic mode: On.

I found a worm crawling on the sand ad when I turned my lights on! Remove it? Keep it for CUC?




Caleb

[Sniperhank]

Hard to see, but probably a bristle worm. Keep it.

[ImACoolguy]

Sorry camera is not the best for tiny things like worms.

I'm not suppose to touch bristle worms if I remember correctly?


Caleb

[54seaweed]

Originally Posted by ImACoolguy

That's a neat idea! I really like it if I can get some smaller rubble rock that's pre-cured. Where can I find eggcrate to make the cage?






Thanks guys! It's turning out so much better than I dreamed it would. Guess I have a better thumb for salty than I do a green thumb for plants. Oh well we will see


Caleb

the egg crate you can get at home depot in lighting section like $15. sheet
as for rubble rock reef cleaners has base rock rubble that can be used right away as it has no die off on it I got a big priority box full for $25 with free delivery had to be 20+lbs of rubble from 1/2 inch to 3 inch pieces a very nice assortment

[TMRC Exotics]

This has went so well Caleb. I've been watching from the start as a SW is in my near future. Glad its worked out.

[ImACoolguy]

Originally Posted by TMRC Exotics

This has went so well Caleb. I've been watching from the start as a SW is in my near future. Glad its worked out.

Thanks man! I'll watch your thread as well if you put one up


Caleb

[Finntastic]

That doesn't look like a bristle worm it's purple and yellow not pink and white like a bristle worm.

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[TMRC Exotics]

Originally Posted by ImACoolguy

Thanks man! I'll watch your thread as well if you put one up


Caleb

It will technically be my wife's thread (miss TMRC) but you can guess who will be doing maintenance/ water changes/ stocking.

[ImACoolguy]

Originally Posted by TMRC Exotics

It will technically be my wife's thread (miss TMRC) but you can guess who will be doing maintenance/ water changes/ stocking.

Lol that's the way it goes man


Caleb

[ImACoolguy]

Further analysis suggests bristle worm. If I find him again I'll remove him because I don't want to get stung


Caleb

[paul87]

Originally Posted by ImACoolguy

Panic mode: On.

I found a worm crawling on the sand ad when I turned my lights on! Remove it? Keep it for CUC?

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Caleb

Harmless bristleworm. Excellent member of a CUC. I have tons, there are different colors as well. My hands have been ask in my tank and sump and I still have never been stung. Dunno if I'm lucky or I'd out just really isn't that common. I have a buddy that has a ton of the huge red ones and they get him all the time. Just don't grab him I guess. LOL

[coralbandit]

Originally Posted by paul87

Harmless bristleworm. Excellent member of a CUC. I have tons, there are different colors as well. My hands have been ask in my tank and sump and I still have never been stung. Dunno if I'm lucky or I'd out just really isn't that common. I have a buddy that has a ton of the huge red ones and they get him all the time. Just don't grab him I guess. LOL

^THIS^^
And where there is one likely MANY.
Watch feeding as they are "scavengers" and input to tank is best control IMO.
I have many in all tanks I think(a couple for sure,I don't look cause they are not an issue unless infesting).