Vinton Posts/Points: 17/27
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| 09/03/2012 6:30 PM |
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I am looking for help identifying what is in my tank. I do have a rough idea, but I am looking for actual names that I can type into google image search, and bam, there's my mushrooms! Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Also, I am aware of the hair algae problem, I have taken things to the next level to help get rid of the issue. After trying various things, and hours of picking, I have ordered over 100 crabs and 100 snails to be delivered sometime this week, which will hopefully let my other guys catch up to the problem. I will then be taking them to AC&C when the issue is controlled enough that a standard sized crew can keep up. |
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Vinton Posts/Points: 17/27
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Vinton Posts/Points: 17/27
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| 09/03/2012 6:35 PM |
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Holy size Batman! Sorry about that guys. |
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Urbandale Posts/Points: 151/181
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| 09/03/2012 6:39 PM |
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One looks like a mushroom, the others look like some type of ricordea. As for the last one, I'm not quite sure! lol It kinda looks like a duncan or some type of paly! |
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| 29 gallon in progress... |
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Moline Posts/Points: 273/325
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| 09/03/2012 6:40 PM |
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im kinda lost, what are you trying to identify? |
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Vinton Posts/Points: 17/27
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| 09/03/2012 6:43 PM |
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Sorry for the confusion, looking to identify mushrooms and corals |
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Independence Posts/Points: 1613/1887
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| 09/03/2012 7:13 PM |
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Red mushroom, green florida ricordia, some type of anenome and the last one is a manjano |
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| 2009 GIRS President |
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Vinton Posts/Points: 17/27
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| 09/03/2012 7:26 PM |
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You sir are a gentleman and a scholar |
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Urbandale Posts/Points: 151/181
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| 09/03/2012 8:38 PM |
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Lol my bad! Still pretty new at this! |
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| 29 gallon in progress... |
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Private Posts/Points: 228/298
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| 09/04/2012 8:19 AM |
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First pic are normally called red flame mushrooms. Second pic green hairy mushrooms. Third pic on left I'm not sure. Last pic is of bad hitchhikers like aiptasia that take over fast and sting corals. Get those out |
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Vinton Posts/Points: 17/27
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| 09/04/2012 6:06 PM |
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So the consensus is that the last picture shows hitchhikers. What is the best method to get them out? |
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Private Posts/Points: 965/1059
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| 09/04/2012 6:19 PM |
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I think the club might hav a majano wand for killing them....Or you may be able to borrow one from someone. What about all that algae!? Have you tested your nitrates and phosphate? Are your light bulbs old? Are you using Reverse Osmosis water or tap water? A cleanup crew will help, but you need to get to the source of it if you want to get it taken care of. |
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Vinton Posts/Points: 17/27
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| 09/04/2012 6:39 PM |
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The problem started when I purchased the tank. It was set-up, running, and neglected. I saved most of the water and livestock, and moved it 35 miles to my home. The hair algae was apparent before the move, but exploded after. I currently am doing 25% water changes weekly, with purchased water from AC&C, and the problem is getting alot better. I am still at battle and just want to get it managed so I can enjoy the potential of this aquarium. I am hesitant to buy new bulbs, but I am thinking I will do so this weekend. During the move my brother did drop the HO light fixture, and it is currently doctored to work for the time while I try to figure my next move. Looking back on it I do wish I had started new, seeing as I am slowly buying all new components anyway, but I see this as my own unique adventure, just a little bit different from the "normal" way of doing things. |
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