Moorish Idol and SPS

my2rotties · #1 05-09-2009, 05:26 AM

I can live with hero... usually it's "what a bitch"... probably what you were thinking, but might get in trouble saying it on the forums... We are all passionate about the hobby and I have have been beat down a couple of times for asking a question... now I don't ask anymore. I find this to be a negative since there is nothing to be learned from silence. Aorry if I came off as a bitch, but it is what it is.

Have a good night.

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Originally Posted by Edmonton Eskimo

okay hero. I think the original poster made his point. No one said anything that was remotely offensive or bashing to anyone so relax. To the original poster I think once a fish gets a taste for the yummy corals they won't stop. Keep it well fed and cross your fingers.

Edmonton Eskimo · #2 05-09-2009, 05:35 AM

The way I see it is,the only dumb question is the one unasked. There will always be those who are rude or condescending but the wonderful thing is it can be ignored and the good points taken and used. Never stop asking questions because you feel like you will be bashed.

Drock169 · #3 05-09-2009, 07:39 AM

Seanoman, next time your in at J&L, come find me (Derek) in the livestock area and I'll give you some sponge to start culturing in your sump. Its the same sponge that i've been feeding mine.

Atomikk · #4 05-09-2009, 02:26 PM

Drock, would you happen to know the Latin name of the sponge? Or do you have any pictures?

Drock169 · #5 05-10-2009, 03:33 AM

Having trouble finding a name for it, from what i've found is that its a white finger sponge, its soft white tubes, finding a scientific name seems to be difficult,i honestly cant figure out what the scientific name is, looks like Leuconia.
if i get a chance to take a pic i will.

Atomikk · #6 05-12-2009, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Drock169

Having trouble finding a name for it, from what i've found is that its a white finger sponge, its soft white tubes, finding a scientific name seems to be difficult,i honestly cant figure out what the scientific name is, looks like Leuconia.
if i get a chance to take a pic i will.

yeah tanks a lot! I have to find some fairly faster growing sponge to keep the MI happy.

On a side note, I did find something interesing regarding growing sponges. There is an article that suggests to increase the levels of carbon in the tank to propell the growth of sponges. Ie, vodka dosing.

my2rotties · #7 05-12-2009, 02:43 AM

I am currently dosing my system with a product, that I am certain is vodka... but packaged as a marine nitrate destoyer...

Now that you mention it, my sponges are exploding in growth... too bad noboyd in my tank eats it. I have pink, white, yellow, blue and purple... I thought my regal angel would love it but he prefers the stuff I really wish he would not touch. I just try to turn the other way

I don't know if there is a corralation between vokda dosing and sponge growth for sure. I do however notice mine had exploded in growth.

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Originally Posted by Atomikk

yeah tanks a lot! I have to find some fairly faster growing sponge to keep the MI happy.

On a side note, I did find something interesing regarding growing sponges. There is an article that suggests to increase the levels of carbon in the tank to propell the growth of sponges. Ie, vodka dosing.