Keith's 12G AP Nano w/ Mods - Page 2

**CarmieJo** · 04-20-2008, 12:47 AM

Hi Keith,

I keep the outflow of my nano pointed up enough to break the surface of the water. I think it helps keep the scum from forming.

**JustDavidP** · 04-21-2008, 12:59 PM

I've had percs host in Frogspawn, Hammer, Alveopora, Open Brains, large frilly mushrooms, and on my powerheads

keith p · 04-21-2008, 01:10 PM

Thanks David. Atleast I know there is hope for my clown. She just won't host anything.

A friend of mine reccomended placing a picture of a clown hosting a frog spawn against th glass. The theory is that the clown will see the picture and possibly mimic it. I may try this rediculous technique.

Any one see any problem with my frog spawn location? I'm a little nervous that it is too close to the xenia. I'm such a

, I always worry about coral placement. My girlfriend keeps yelling at me "Get your damn hands out of the tank! You keep disturbing everyone.." LOL

**JustDavidP** · 04-21-2008, 01:23 PM

Yeah..it probably is too close to the Xenia. They pack a punch. Though, the Xen may just move on its own if it is stung. Personally, I'd move it to an area where it can grow and have room.

Another trick to get the clown to host, is to use one of those "veggie clips" that is designed to look like a clown fish. Place it near the frogspawn. The other should either a) get mad and move in to "claim" the coral or b) mimic the clip/fish. I've also harassed my percs before, to get them to dive into the anemone. It's kinda mean, but it worked.

Dave

**CarmieJo** · 04-26-2008, 01:26 AM

And squirt the food into the frogspawn to encourage the clown to go that direction.

keith p · 05-07-2008, 12:29 AM

Phosphates are at zero. I got a new Chemi-Pure sack and it eliminated the cyano problem..

Picked up a nice Ricordea mushroom:

I also found this hanging out on the back of my tank:

**Phurst** · 05-07-2008, 01:09 AM

Snail eggs! Yummy fish/coral food!

**CarmieJo** · 05-07-2008, 08:52 AM

Pretty ricordia!

keith p · 05-07-2008, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phurst

Snail eggs!

Yeah, just a few

But what's the squiggly thing??

**Phurst** · 05-07-2008, 09:31 AM

Eggs also. I'm inclined to believe snail as well, but they could be nudibranch eggs.

keith p · 05-07-2008, 09:59 AM

Hmm, I don't think the long squiggly is eggs. It moves. It was on the other side of my tank last week in a "daisy" shape. I'm thinking it's some kind of worm.

**Phurst** · 05-07-2008, 10:51 AM

Interesting. Well, I have no idea then.....

**CarmieJo** · 05-07-2008, 10:40 PM

I thought the squiggly thing was eggs too. Did you observe it move or did it just disappear and reappear somewhere else?

keith p · 05-08-2008, 09:11 AM

I have not seen it move, but it was on the other side of the tank the day before and now it's gone.

I have seen some baby snails moving around. CUTE LITTLE THINGS!

**JustDavidP** · 05-09-2008, 10:51 AM

I'm willing to bet 110 bucks its Cerith snail eggs. A "ribbon" typically doesn't last more than a day; consumed by fish and such. The "move" was just another lay. When snails begin to spawn, it is often a reaction to positive or negative environmental changes. If one begins to spawn, others of its type will do so at the same time, or shortly thereafter.

Dave

keith p · 05-09-2008, 11:57 AM

Awesome! I hope it's due to a positive change...

Thanks for the help!

I just finished building my new stand. Tonight I will organize the wires, clean things up and get a few pics posted.

**JustDavidP** · 05-09-2008, 12:05 PM

I'm sure it is. By "negative" I mean high temp spikes, salinity swings..anything that makes the inhabitants think "oh nutz... the world for me is ending... I'd best pass along the family genetics before I go".

Skurvey Dog · 05-09-2008, 11:20 PM

Very pretty ricordia. Did you purchase it as a button or was it already fragged to a piece of rubble or cap? Glad you eliminated the cyano you were fighting in your tank.