So after years of talking about it, we decided to get a marine tank.
So much to consider, so many options, so many opinions.
We went to the LFS and looked around and talked to the folks there. No pressure, just good info.
We ended up purchasing a fully functioning display nano, thinking we would see if we liked the reality of day to day reef keeping vs. the dream.
If we can keep this nano alive for 6 months, a large tank is in our future, but for now we need to learn the basics without doing too much damage to other living creatures.
It didn't start well, losing a clown fish on the first night. We still aren't sure what ate it.
4 days later an anemone died. I hadn't even been able to identify it yet.
So, back to LFS and met the person who 'buillt' the reef and she helped us identify all the livestock and gave us newbie pointers. No losses since then.
Hoping this becomes a successful venture, because it's sure a lot of fun to watch!
jimsflies and MizTanks:
The shroom is the happiest camper on the reef! Always changing shape, size and color.
I am always wondering what new things are going to appear as I watch each night
jimsflies and MizTanks:
The shroom is the happiest camper on the reef! Always changing shape, size and color.
I am always wondering what new things are going to appear as I watch each night
Actually, you'll be seeing less things. At least concerning fish. That "mushroom" forms a ball like shape, usually at night, with a small fish size hole in the front, which often tempts a fish to enter. The mushroom then closes the hole and eats the fish. Sorry.
Actually, you'll be seeing less things. At least concerning fish. That "mushroom" forms a ball like shape, usually at night, with a small fish size hole in the front, which often tempts a fish to enter. The mushroom then closes the hole and eats the fish. Sorry.
Actually, you'll be seeing less things. At least concerning fish. That "mushroom" forms a ball like shape, usually at night, with a small fish size hole in the front, which often tempts a fish to enter. The mushroom then closes the hole and eats the fish. Sorry.
You were so right !!!
My wife bought some new creatures yesterday, one of which is a Fire Shrimp. He is very entertaining, jumping around all over.
She also bought some pulsing Xenia, which were nowhere to be found this AM. I read online that they sometimes get trashed but manage to survive. So while I was looking for the Xenia, I noticed the mushroom was in his 'eating' position, closed up with only about a 1/2 inch opening. What's inside? Bright red Fire Shrimp! I was able to save him by slowly expanding the mushroom opening with tongs until the shrimp was able to escape. I immediately fed the mushroom some shrimp, which he devoured.
The shrimp has not been near that end of the tank since!
Wonder how many other newbies I won't be able to save. I guess that's the price for reef keeping
So we took the plunge
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Originally Posted by jimsflies
There's nothing like being a Reefer!
