ReefGazer

Well i have two frag racks that have frags and hair algae on them. I am interested in gettin rid of them. i will keep the magnets but i just want the rest gone. Trade is not a must but it would be cool. i am breaking my tank down on the 1st of aug. not sure when the best time will be but i will try to keep up with this post... sorry no pics.

I never trust someone that says their nitrates are "0", especially when battling HA. Nitrite 0, sure no problem.

Sorry maybe not "0". All I have is cards to compare colors to. But it's close. The Bulbs are really old. I just havent had the cash to change them.

I get my water at RCA I use Tropic Marine. Also my skimmer does pull water from the top I had to get one that did so to help get the film off the top of the water... Thanks for all the help. I think my light may be the problem. I also keep them on close to 12hrs. I will also have to pick up a few more test. thanks for the help!

I would go with urchins. I am particularly fond of the atlantic green but the royal or tuxedo are good also. The long spine work well but makes cleaning a challenge sometimes.

I have 2 lazy tuxedos...(forgot to list those above...)

A sea hare would be helpful. Make sure you get a large one. As the little ones tend to "disappear in the tank.

But I think the best advice I could give is; try to figure out what is causing your HA. If you don't mind could you give us some information on your tank?

Size 55 gallon

Amount of rock --70+

Filtration--hob skimmer rated for 100g, hob Biowheel for 60g

Refugium/sump - size-- hob ref 19"

Type of flow - how many and what type of power heads-- 1-k2,1- nano

Inhabitants - fish/corals--Mated pair false percs, Flame Angel, Sixline wrasse, Yellow watchman, small purple reef lobster, Cleaner shrimp, Harliguin shrimp and a Coral Banded shrimp.

Clean up crew- 40 or so of both crabs and turbos

Water changes - how often and how much water. -- once every 2-3 weeks. 25%. (I know not enough.)

Feeding habits-- once a day. (no food left over.)

Finally can you post your tank parameters?

pH--8.3

Alkalinity--?

Phosphate-- ??

Ammonia--0

Nitrates--0

Nitrites--0

Temp-- 78-79

Magnesium ??

This information will give us a better idea of what is going on in your tank.

Everything is filled in...

I've been thinking of getting something to help with the algae problem, would a Sea hair be my best bet? Looking for some advice... Anyone?

First of all, I think it is a bold statement to make assumptions about what I may have in my tank. I do realize that in this hobby, one must be careful of what and from whom livestock is purchased.

I always do my research and always buy from licensed dealers. I never purchase livestock from people strolling the coast and taking whatever they want. I'm also an avid diver and follower of CITES regulations. I've seen many people around the world dive and take things without any thought. I'm sorry if I offended anybody....it's a sensitive subject to me.

First of all I wouldn't say I was "taking whatever I want". I wouldn't have taken them if they were endangered, or if the law was against it. Where I got these, you could literally reach down and pick them up by the handful. I could easily have taken a lot of them, but I chose not to. Instead I took even fewer than the legal limit. I respect your opinion, but I don't think this is neccessarily the best place to discuss it.

Just got back from Port Aransas and found a few live Sand dollars. I was wondering if anyone would like a couple? I'm located in Austin near Oltorf. Shoot me a pm and I'm sure we can set up a time to meet. Thanks all!

I'm also talking with Shane from Fishybusiness about setting up a group buy for some ORA tank raised mandrins when they become available.

I would love to take part in that...

I was wondering the price on the Garf Purple Bonsai?

I have never seen him give a Discount. But his RBTA's are always nice and available.

I would love to find one of these little guys to help with my starfish problem. If anyone has one they would like to get rid of I can purchase it or we can trade. I have a few things that I can part with that would be worth it... Thanks.

Gone... Thanks Irssix.

Pending pickup...

well it's 3am and I'm catching baby's. Hope this ends good. Long shot I know...

I've heard it's hard to hatch eggs but is there anything I can do to better the chances?

Thanks,

Zach

Sorry I haven't gotten back to anyone. I'm out of town at the moment. When I left he was still in a cup in the tank. With a little bit of luck he will still be there when I get home... If not I will have to try and get him off of whatever he's attatched to. I will have to see how much work is going to be involved before I say a price;)

I'll try to post a pic later...

oops not $35.

^^^

Ok... I have one more GBTA that I need gone. This one also started walking around. It is a split of the one above. The color is MUCH better in person. $35

Can we see a few whole tank shots?

She's already fatter.

I'm so sorry i didn't update this post. It sold. I will def. keep you in mind once it splits again. I only have room for one...

Gone... Thanks!

Thank you very much. It was nice to meet you...

Pickup Pending---NonSequitur