[bonbon]

Thanks Mikev;

I don't know whether or not a Gorilla is the same as a Teddy bear crab,

it looks kinda menacing, it's not to little, I really didn't want to put him in my tank, but he was already in the original tank, and they have all been in there together for about a year, I never had any fatalities (knock on wood) when I initially stocked the tank, so perhaps he dosn't care about the fishies?

[mistermikev]

I just recal reading about something about a gorilla and I believe they might be the same as a teddy bare. they look kind of hairy and fuzzy. Really cute! The link whent something like: "he got a chunk of my fairy wrass". as I recall the wrass was in ruff shape. all are individual personalities though, I would guess that you'd be ok if he hasn't gotten anyone by now. Just thought I'd give ya a heads up in case you hadn't heard that. you never know. thanks

[bonbon]

Look

[bonbon]

[bonbon]

Public Gallery Picture - AOL Pictures

[bonbon]

srry about the other no pic ones... I don't really know how to do this.... But, if u click the last URL ummmm U can see the position and u can also go through the gallery

[mistermikev]

nice tank. no pics of the teddy bear yet?

[bonbon]

no pics of the 'teddy bear' ;

He hides all the time, as a matter of fact, I didn't even know that I had him until I broke the tank down to relocate everyone.

When I was placing the last piece of LR into the tank, I found him on the bottom of the pail, poor little guy, I almost thought of flushing him, since he looks more like a white turantula then a crab.

But I felt to guilty of the thought, he deserves to live.

I hope he appreciates it.

[bonbon]

BTW
water readings are:
PH 8.4
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 5.0


Question: (The sump I have under my tank has a lot of those 'bioballs')

1) Do I eventually replace/ or take those out?
Should I house more LR in there?

AND

2) What type of (in sump) Skimmer would be recommended?
for a tank my size. (210)

[Reefland]

1. Remove the bioballs. Do it slowly, over the course of a few weeks.
2. It's going to take a big one. Perhaps a large My Reef Creations, Bermuda Aquatics, AquaC, Euro Reef, ASM; these are all great brands.

[CSeaSee]

Not to hijack the thread, but I had a couple of questions/comments
-I agree with removing the bioballs slowly- they tend to be nitrate factories. but:
-A nitrate reading of 5.0 isn't all that high- when people keep reef tanks, I know some people shoot for zero nitrates, but don't some say that very low NO3 levels are actually beneficial b/c the corals tend to grow faster? - what is considered a "very low" level- where's the threshold?

[bonbon]

don't some say that very low NO3 levels are actually beneficial b/c the corals tend to grow faster? - what is considered a "very low" level- where's the threshold?

A nitrate reading of 5.0 isn't all that high

I'm not sure (of your question), but in my case this is a fairly 'new' reading, I mean that my tank is still 'young' , and I need to think about the 'longterm' results on the tank,

plus I want my LR to be my major Biological filteration.

[CSeaSee]

Originally Posted by bonbon

I want my LR to be my major Biological filteration.

As do most of us, myself included (filtration, that is). LR (& LS) is undoubtedly the best method we have for biological filtration, far surpassing all man-made biological filters in terms of efficiency and ease of maintenance.

Originally Posted by bonbon

in my case this is a fairly 'new' reading, I mean that my tank is still 'young' , and I need to think about the 'longterm' results on the tank

I know your tank is not well established- I was just asking a question about low nitrate levels in general to people who have been doing this for a while, in an attempt to provide another angle on your original question.

[leebca]

Carl,

You can see from this post:
Nitrates - Origin & Controls
nitrates are not that much of an issue for marine fish. However, its reduction and control will help reduce or eliminate hair algae and other nuisance microbial growths. In my system, there is no chance for hair algae to grow. My nitrates are usually about 10 or less.

[CSeaSee]

Thanks, Lee- I'll post my question about nitrates and corals in the Reef Aquariums forum- I forgot where I was.

[rmsbella]

bonbon u wanna know something My fox face looks prettier than yours.. Plus I think your tang looks a little overweight.

[rjs5134]

Sounds like the move was a success, congratulations... Just for future reference: Would adding live rock immediately upon moving to control the possible spike be wise? I would imagine the new live rock might increase the spike, unless you are SURE it is fully cured? In that precarious position, I would probably opt for the nitrate sponge and other absorbents.

[leebca]

As you say, it depends on the new live rock. In general, it is not a good idea to move AND add new live rock. The risk goes up considerably that there will be ammonia/nitrite spikes. However, the recommendation isn't nitrate sponge, but an ammonia/nitrite 'sponge.'

[bonbon]

Originally Posted by rjs5134

Just for future reference: Would adding live rock immediately upon moving to control the possible spike be wise? I would imagine the new live rock might increase the spike, unless you are SURE it is fully cured? In that precarious position, I would probably opt for the nitrate sponge and other absorbents.

Just so everyone knows, that In my case it was LR that was already in my tank (55 gallon).

So it wasn't just purchased;

However in retrospect of my expieriance, there may have been some die off in the 45 minute cold as all $%@ drive! to create a small spike.

I did have it submerged in buckets.

I hope I never move again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:looney :