SRC Member Goondoo Posted June 8, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 8, 2010 goongoo, confirm not flatworms. The brown patches are just the colours of this hairy mushroom. these corals are very diverse in colours. the photo below shows you why. some of the "flowers" have only 1 or 2 petals that are brown while others are brown fully. somehow the brown is only confined to the "flowers". so not flatworms. terryz terryz where are u? haha. kk.... Thanks for the assurance Quote Regards, Billy Cheong 70gal, 250w MH (Reeflux 12000K), Tunze Nano Wavebox 6206, Tunze 6045, Tunze 6025, Teco TW4, Rio HF20, Aquabee 3000L, Rio HF17, SM100 Scrubber box (4x24w T5 2700K) Fish: Amphiprion ocellaris (Ocellaris Clowns), Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish), Pterapogon kauderni (Kaudern's Cardinal) Inverts: Calcinus laevimanus (Hermit Crab), Lysmata amboinensis (Cleaner Shrimp), Sand Dollar Corals: Capnella (Purple Hairy Finger Leather), Plerogyra sinuosa (Green Bubble Coral), Euphyllia glabrescens (Torch Coral), Dendrophyllia (Supersun Coral), Rhodactis spp. (Hairy Mushroom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Goondoo Posted June 8, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 8, 2010 I still have quite a number... just drop by CCK, I can pass u 2 pcs. Nice to meet you in person. Thanks for the sponges. You've got amazing tanks! Quote Regards, Billy Cheong 70gal, 250w MH (Reeflux 12000K), Tunze Nano Wavebox 6206, Tunze 6045, Tunze 6025, Teco TW4, Rio HF20, Aquabee 3000L, Rio HF17, SM100 Scrubber box (4x24w T5 2700K) Fish: Amphiprion ocellaris (Ocellaris Clowns), Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish), Pterapogon kauderni (Kaudern's Cardinal) Inverts: Calcinus laevimanus (Hermit Crab), Lysmata amboinensis (Cleaner Shrimp), Sand Dollar Corals: Capnella (Purple Hairy Finger Leather), Plerogyra sinuosa (Green Bubble Coral), Euphyllia glabrescens (Torch Coral), Dendrophyllia (Supersun Coral), Rhodactis spp. (Hairy Mushroom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Nice to meet you in person. Thanks for the sponges. You've got amazing tanks! Hi goon, nice meeting you too. Sorry I had to rush to pick up my girls. Else would love to chat more...... Hope those sponges will be useful to you. mine is a simple tank... Thanks for the compliment.... Will keep you posted if I see nice corals suitable for you. Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Goondoo Posted June 10, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 10, 2010 Hi all, Measured my kH was 6, added 2 teaspoons Phoon Huat baking soda last night and this morning and will be testing again tonight. One question about salinity. The refractometer given to me by the previous owner is Azoo while the salt brand I am using is RedSea. I guess it shouldn't be any issue, right? Does refractometer have a lifespan? Or should I just get a new digital one? Salinity measured about 1.0185 last night (using only NSW from Iwarna), added some salt and measured 1.019 this morning, added more and last measure is about 1.020. Trying to slowly reach the recommended parameters by this weekend. PS: I am referring to here for parameters Quote Regards, Billy Cheong 70gal, 250w MH (Reeflux 12000K), Tunze Nano Wavebox 6206, Tunze 6045, Tunze 6025, Teco TW4, Rio HF20, Aquabee 3000L, Rio HF17, SM100 Scrubber box (4x24w T5 2700K) Fish: Amphiprion ocellaris (Ocellaris Clowns), Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish), Pterapogon kauderni (Kaudern's Cardinal) Inverts: Calcinus laevimanus (Hermit Crab), Lysmata amboinensis (Cleaner Shrimp), Sand Dollar Corals: Capnella (Purple Hairy Finger Leather), Plerogyra sinuosa (Green Bubble Coral), Euphyllia glabrescens (Torch Coral), Dendrophyllia (Supersun Coral), Rhodactis spp. (Hairy Mushroom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member albinosage Posted June 10, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted June 10, 2010 Bro, there there are cheaper alternatives to Mr Clean, can buy from supermarkets and neighbourhood chapalang stores. It is white in colour, exactly the same thing: melamine foam. Quote My 1.5ft nano cube My 24G nano tank (Decommed) I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it. -- Jack Handey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Goondoo Posted June 10, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 10, 2010 Bro, there there are cheaper alternatives to Mr Clean, can buy from supermarkets and neighbourhood chapalang stores. It is white in colour, exactly the same thing: melamine foam. Yes bro, I did read about those products. I heard Diaso also selling melamine foam.... But dunno if it contain contaminant like detergent etc... at least we know Mr. Clean don't... lol... Quote Regards, Billy Cheong 70gal, 250w MH (Reeflux 12000K), Tunze Nano Wavebox 6206, Tunze 6045, Tunze 6025, Teco TW4, Rio HF20, Aquabee 3000L, Rio HF17, SM100 Scrubber box (4x24w T5 2700K) Fish: Amphiprion ocellaris (Ocellaris Clowns), Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish), Pterapogon kauderni (Kaudern's Cardinal) Inverts: Calcinus laevimanus (Hermit Crab), Lysmata amboinensis (Cleaner Shrimp), Sand Dollar Corals: Capnella (Purple Hairy Finger Leather), Plerogyra sinuosa (Green Bubble Coral), Euphyllia glabrescens (Torch Coral), Dendrophyllia (Supersun Coral), Rhodactis spp. (Hairy Mushroom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Goondoo Posted June 10, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 10, 2010 Hi all, Measured my kH was 6, added 2 teaspoons Phoon Huat baking soda last night and this morning and will be testing again tonight. One question about salinity. The refractometer given to me by the previous owner is Azoo while the salt brand I am using is RedSea. I guess it shouldn't be any issue, right? Does refractometer have a lifespan? Or should I just get a new digital one? Salinity measured about 1.0185 last night (using only NSW from Iwarna), added some salt and measured 1.019 this morning, added more and last measure is about 1.020. Trying to slowly reach the recommended parameters by this weekend. PS: I am referring to here for parameters I just realized it is call Hydrometer Quote Regards, Billy Cheong 70gal, 250w MH (Reeflux 12000K), Tunze Nano Wavebox 6206, Tunze 6045, Tunze 6025, Teco TW4, Rio HF20, Aquabee 3000L, Rio HF17, SM100 Scrubber box (4x24w T5 2700K) Fish: Amphiprion ocellaris (Ocellaris Clowns), Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish), Pterapogon kauderni (Kaudern's Cardinal) Inverts: Calcinus laevimanus (Hermit Crab), Lysmata amboinensis (Cleaner Shrimp), Sand Dollar Corals: Capnella (Purple Hairy Finger Leather), Plerogyra sinuosa (Green Bubble Coral), Euphyllia glabrescens (Torch Coral), Dendrophyllia (Supersun Coral), Rhodactis spp. (Hairy Mushroom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Goondoo Posted June 10, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 10, 2010 Now I got a serious problem. I have two hydrometer now (no, that's not the problem ) I take water readings using both of them, they are way off!!! The Azoo measured 1.0195, The other one is a "Aquarium System SeaTest" measuring 1.0234. Which one should I use??? Quote Regards, Billy Cheong 70gal, 250w MH (Reeflux 12000K), Tunze Nano Wavebox 6206, Tunze 6045, Tunze 6025, Teco TW4, Rio HF20, Aquabee 3000L, Rio HF17, SM100 Scrubber box (4x24w T5 2700K) Fish: Amphiprion ocellaris (Ocellaris Clowns), Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish), Pterapogon kauderni (Kaudern's Cardinal) Inverts: Calcinus laevimanus (Hermit Crab), Lysmata amboinensis (Cleaner Shrimp), Sand Dollar Corals: Capnella (Purple Hairy Finger Leather), Plerogyra sinuosa (Green Bubble Coral), Euphyllia glabrescens (Torch Coral), Dendrophyllia (Supersun Coral), Rhodactis spp. (Hairy Mushroom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrard_boon Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 ermmm....y dun u get a refactometer?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Goondoo Posted June 10, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 10, 2010 ermmm....y dun u get a refactometer?? Any good suggestion? How much damage would it cost me? Quote Regards, Billy Cheong 70gal, 250w MH (Reeflux 12000K), Tunze Nano Wavebox 6206, Tunze 6045, Tunze 6025, Teco TW4, Rio HF20, Aquabee 3000L, Rio HF17, SM100 Scrubber box (4x24w T5 2700K) Fish: Amphiprion ocellaris (Ocellaris Clowns), Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish), Pterapogon kauderni (Kaudern's Cardinal) Inverts: Calcinus laevimanus (Hermit Crab), Lysmata amboinensis (Cleaner Shrimp), Sand Dollar Corals: Capnella (Purple Hairy Finger Leather), Plerogyra sinuosa (Green Bubble Coral), Euphyllia glabrescens (Torch Coral), Dendrophyllia (Supersun Coral), Rhodactis spp. (Hairy Mushroom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrard_boon Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 i think between 6 to 7 red notes...or u can try getting a 2nd hand one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jxlex Posted June 10, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted June 10, 2010 AM has new ones going for $68 i think: AM Refratometer Hope it helps Quote :: just a noob :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Goondoo Posted June 10, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 10, 2010 i think between 6 to 7 red notes...or u can try getting a 2nd hand one... AM has new ones going for $68 i think: AM Refratometer Hope it helps WAH!!!!! Quote Regards, Billy Cheong 70gal, 250w MH (Reeflux 12000K), Tunze Nano Wavebox 6206, Tunze 6045, Tunze 6025, Teco TW4, Rio HF20, Aquabee 3000L, Rio HF17, SM100 Scrubber box (4x24w T5 2700K) Fish: Amphiprion ocellaris (Ocellaris Clowns), Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish), Pterapogon kauderni (Kaudern's Cardinal) Inverts: Calcinus laevimanus (Hermit Crab), Lysmata amboinensis (Cleaner Shrimp), Sand Dollar Corals: Capnella (Purple Hairy Finger Leather), Plerogyra sinuosa (Green Bubble Coral), Euphyllia glabrescens (Torch Coral), Dendrophyllia (Supersun Coral), Rhodactis spp. (Hairy Mushroom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 another way is to check which hydrometer is more accurate and stick to that one lor .... Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member pokmingsheng Posted June 10, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted June 10, 2010 WAH!!!!! you can try to get one from reef depot.. i got mine from there.. about one blue note plus plus.. http://www.reefdepot.com.sg/ it was a good investment.. i dont trust hydrometers anymore.. had some bad experience.. but if u insist on using hydrometers, use the swing arm type rather than the floating type.. its suppose to be more accurate... Quote My Decomissioned 2ft Cube: (31st March 2011) Carpe Diem~!!! My Current 4ft X 2ft X 2ft: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Goondoo Posted June 11, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 11, 2010 another way is to check which hydrometer is more accurate and stick to that one lor .... Haha... great suggestion... Likely I will stick to the Aquarium System SeaTest for now since I think its more popular? Quote Regards, Billy Cheong 70gal, 250w MH (Reeflux 12000K), Tunze Nano Wavebox 6206, Tunze 6045, Tunze 6025, Teco TW4, Rio HF20, Aquabee 3000L, Rio HF17, SM100 Scrubber box (4x24w T5 2700K) Fish: Amphiprion ocellaris (Ocellaris Clowns), Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish), Pterapogon kauderni (Kaudern's Cardinal) Inverts: Calcinus laevimanus (Hermit Crab), Lysmata amboinensis (Cleaner Shrimp), Sand Dollar Corals: Capnella (Purple Hairy Finger Leather), Plerogyra sinuosa (Green Bubble Coral), Euphyllia glabrescens (Torch Coral), Dendrophyllia (Supersun Coral), Rhodactis spp. (Hairy Mushroom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Goondoo Posted June 11, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 11, 2010 you can try to get one from reef depot.. i got mine from there.. about one blue note plus plus.. http://www.reefdepot.com.sg/ it was a good investment.. i dont trust hydrometers anymore.. had some bad experience.. but if u insist on using hydrometers, use the swing arm type rather than the floating type.. its suppose to be more accurate... RD charge about $10 for the shipping. So it will be about the same price as AM. Anyway, its not about the few dollars, I need to plan my purchase so I won't lose control of them. Also I had to help a friend who just "migrated" to Indonesia clear his aquarium stuff in Singapore. Gave the tank away and still have lots of rubbish with me..... Last night went over again and collected some pumps from his family and some addictive and medicine. His father told me still got more.... I need a Ikea rack soon... lol Quote Regards, Billy Cheong 70gal, 250w MH (Reeflux 12000K), Tunze Nano Wavebox 6206, Tunze 6045, Tunze 6025, Teco TW4, Rio HF20, Aquabee 3000L, Rio HF17, SM100 Scrubber box (4x24w T5 2700K) Fish: Amphiprion ocellaris (Ocellaris Clowns), Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish), Pterapogon kauderni (Kaudern's Cardinal) Inverts: Calcinus laevimanus (Hermit Crab), Lysmata amboinensis (Cleaner Shrimp), Sand Dollar Corals: Capnella (Purple Hairy Finger Leather), Plerogyra sinuosa (Green Bubble Coral), Euphyllia glabrescens (Torch Coral), Dendrophyllia (Supersun Coral), Rhodactis spp. (Hairy Mushroom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Goondoo Posted June 11, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 11, 2010 News Flash The hairy mushroom last posted had been murdered! (Well, I am not sure if it is totally dead yet, but it shrunk, refuse to open and color faded a bit). Witness (my maid) saw a hermit crab (there is only one in my main tank), loitering around the scene of crime before the incident. An arrest warrant had been issued. Parameters kH 8 (cool, baking soda ftw!) SG 1.0235 pH to install controller this weekend Quote Regards, Billy Cheong 70gal, 250w MH (Reeflux 12000K), Tunze Nano Wavebox 6206, Tunze 6045, Tunze 6025, Teco TW4, Rio HF20, Aquabee 3000L, Rio HF17, SM100 Scrubber box (4x24w T5 2700K) Fish: Amphiprion ocellaris (Ocellaris Clowns), Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish), Pterapogon kauderni (Kaudern's Cardinal) Inverts: Calcinus laevimanus (Hermit Crab), Lysmata amboinensis (Cleaner Shrimp), Sand Dollar Corals: Capnella (Purple Hairy Finger Leather), Plerogyra sinuosa (Green Bubble Coral), Euphyllia glabrescens (Torch Coral), Dendrophyllia (Supersun Coral), Rhodactis spp. (Hairy Mushroom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Goondoo Posted June 11, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 11, 2010 News Flash The hairy mushroom last posted had been murdered! (Well, I am not sure if it is totally dead yet, but it shrunk, refuse to open and color faded a bit). Witness (my maid) saw a hermit crab (there is only one in my main tank), loitering around the scene of crime before the incident. An arrest warrant had been issued. Suppose to be happy today, the "injured" hairy mushroom opened fully when I reach home from Ah Beng..... Took 2 hrs to acclimatize 2 cleaner shrimps I bought. Waited till the lights off and I slowly release them..... One of the shrimp swim right into my carpet anemone......... Why did I wait till lights off?!?!?!?! Quote Regards, Billy Cheong 70gal, 250w MH (Reeflux 12000K), Tunze Nano Wavebox 6206, Tunze 6045, Tunze 6025, Teco TW4, Rio HF20, Aquabee 3000L, Rio HF17, SM100 Scrubber box (4x24w T5 2700K) Fish: Amphiprion ocellaris (Ocellaris Clowns), Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish), Pterapogon kauderni (Kaudern's Cardinal) Inverts: Calcinus laevimanus (Hermit Crab), Lysmata amboinensis (Cleaner Shrimp), Sand Dollar Corals: Capnella (Purple Hairy Finger Leather), Plerogyra sinuosa (Green Bubble Coral), Euphyllia glabrescens (Torch Coral), Dendrophyllia (Supersun Coral), Rhodactis spp. (Hairy Mushroom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eniram Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Don't worry about the shrimps that went into your carpet. Had 2 that behaves like clowns, hanging around the carpet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Goondoo Posted June 11, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 11, 2010 Don't worry about the shrimps that went into your carpet. Had 2 that behaves like clowns, hanging around the carpet Its already consumed! Quote Regards, Billy Cheong 70gal, 250w MH (Reeflux 12000K), Tunze Nano Wavebox 6206, Tunze 6045, Tunze 6025, Teco TW4, Rio HF20, Aquabee 3000L, Rio HF17, SM100 Scrubber box (4x24w T5 2700K) Fish: Amphiprion ocellaris (Ocellaris Clowns), Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish), Pterapogon kauderni (Kaudern's Cardinal) Inverts: Calcinus laevimanus (Hermit Crab), Lysmata amboinensis (Cleaner Shrimp), Sand Dollar Corals: Capnella (Purple Hairy Finger Leather), Plerogyra sinuosa (Green Bubble Coral), Euphyllia glabrescens (Torch Coral), Dendrophyllia (Supersun Coral), Rhodactis spp. (Hairy Mushroom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eniram Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Oh..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Goondoo Posted June 11, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 11, 2010 Oh..... I've decided to put up a feeding strike for 2 weeks for chewing up my cleaner shrimp! My $6..... Quote Regards, Billy Cheong 70gal, 250w MH (Reeflux 12000K), Tunze Nano Wavebox 6206, Tunze 6045, Tunze 6025, Teco TW4, Rio HF20, Aquabee 3000L, Rio HF17, SM100 Scrubber box (4x24w T5 2700K) Fish: Amphiprion ocellaris (Ocellaris Clowns), Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish), Pterapogon kauderni (Kaudern's Cardinal) Inverts: Calcinus laevimanus (Hermit Crab), Lysmata amboinensis (Cleaner Shrimp), Sand Dollar Corals: Capnella (Purple Hairy Finger Leather), Plerogyra sinuosa (Green Bubble Coral), Euphyllia glabrescens (Torch Coral), Dendrophyllia (Supersun Coral), Rhodactis spp. (Hairy Mushroom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 News Flash The hairy mushroom last posted had been murdered! (Well, I am not sure if it is totally dead yet, but it shrunk, refuse to open and color faded a bit). Its placed in a low light low flow area right? Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Goondoo Posted June 11, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 11, 2010 Its placed in a low light low flow area right? Yeah.... its opened fully already last night when I return home, think the hermit must have scare the crab out of it. So happy to see it fully opened from outside my house I forgot to remove my shoes (kena suan by my daughter because I always whine when she took off her shoe in the house).... Quote Regards, Billy Cheong 70gal, 250w MH (Reeflux 12000K), Tunze Nano Wavebox 6206, Tunze 6045, Tunze 6025, Teco TW4, Rio HF20, Aquabee 3000L, Rio HF17, SM100 Scrubber box (4x24w T5 2700K) Fish: Amphiprion ocellaris (Ocellaris Clowns), Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish), Pterapogon kauderni (Kaudern's Cardinal) Inverts: Calcinus laevimanus (Hermit Crab), Lysmata amboinensis (Cleaner Shrimp), Sand Dollar Corals: Capnella (Purple Hairy Finger Leather), Plerogyra sinuosa (Green Bubble Coral), Euphyllia glabrescens (Torch Coral), Dendrophyllia (Supersun Coral), Rhodactis spp. (Hairy Mushroom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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