Brand New 8 gallon bio cube

[SashimiTurtle]

Curious why some zoas have a band pattern like these? Did it start as a virus like some flowers?

I dunno, I've read(and believe) that there are only a very few types of zoa and the rest are just color morphs of the few types. So zoas that have the same pattern, but different colors come from the same lineage.

Like these... look at the patterns, not the colors.

And these

And these

 

[norfolkgarden]

Speaking of color did you see Ron Reefman’s latest pictures? Stunning color.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/ron-reefmans-50g-cube.409412/page-5#post-6147556

Not until you mentioned it.
Thank you!
[emoji846]

 

[tdlawdo]

Saw some grand master kraks at the LFS the other week. Over rated and likely over saturated online. Didn't look like a $1500 per polyp zoa to me. Maybe $50. They're pretty, but I have some just as pretty that cost WAY less.

When I first got into the hobby a dozen or so years ago with my own little 8 gal biocube (shameless but true plug for the name sake of this thread) Blue Zoo aquatics use to send me free zoas when I ordered fish. There use to 15-20 heads on those rocks and I often didnt even put them in the tank. Bc I thought ...wow these things are stupid looking. Haha.. anyway now everyone sells all these “frags” and charge way too much. Just sell the darn size that has a better chance to survive and looks the same when we get them home!

And nowwww its just a frag life...

 

[12gallonsofhex]

I dunno, I've read(and believe) that there are only a very few types of zoa and the rest are just color morphs of the few types. So zoas that have the same pattern, but different colors come from the same lineage.

Like these... look at the patterns, not the colors.

And these

And these

What are the zoas in the 3rd pic? Those are cool.

 

[SashimiTurtle]

What are the zoas in the 3rd pic? Those are cool.

Blue Eyed Blonde (D)itches...

Replace the D with a B.

 

[12gallonsofhex]

Blue Eyed Blonde (D)itches...

Replace the D with a B.

Got it. Thanks! Gonna have to keep an eye out for these.

 

[SashimiTurtle]

Got it. Thanks! Gonna have to keep an eye out for these.

Fairly common and old school cool.

 

[taz1]

Welcome too R2R;)
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/

How i can put something to sell in here i need help

 

[SashimiTurtle]

How i can put something to sell in here i need help

Head on over to this forum for dry goods, or this forum for livestock, and create a new thread. I would read thru the stickys to familiarize yourself with any forum rules that may apply.

 

[sfin52]

Forgot I moved a rock out of the way and let them stretch out a bit more.

 

[12gallonsofhex]

So i am tired of topping off my tank already. I have parts to build a gravity ato, but i use kalk and worry about the small 1/8 inch line getting clogged. What do you all think? Is it too small of a hose for kalk?

 

[Katrina71]

So i am tired of topping off my tank already. I have parts to build a gravity ato, but i use kalk and worry about the small 1/8 inch line getting clogged. What do you all think? Is it too small of a hose for kalk?

I'd want something bigger.

 

[12gallonsofhex]

I'd want something bigger.

Thank you for the confirmation. I think i need to stop trying DIY on this one, and just buy a quality ato.

 

[That Crusso Kid]

I'd like something pink. I never ask names.

I'd want something bigger.

I'm going to do the group a favor and not touch either one of these!

 

[Katrina71]

Thank you for the confirmation. I think i need to stop trying DIY on this one, and just buy a quality ato.

There are some DIY that are pretty sweet.

 

[Katrina71]

@crusso1993 I actually blushed on that one.

 

[tdlawdo]

I'd want something bigger.

+1

 

[That Crusso Kid]

There are some DIY that are pretty sweet.

If I recall correctly, which is always questionable, @dantimdad made a DIY ATO with acrylic from @Lowell Lemon .

 

[Katrina71]

If I recall correctly, which is always questionable, @dantimdad made a DIY ATO with acrylic from @Lowell Lemon .

Exactly the one that came to mind first!

 

[dantimdad]

@Lowell Lemon cut the parts and I assembled. It was really easy. Flush trimmed with a router and lit it from the bottom because, well, I have to light everything!

I also built the ATO itself with dual floats using a relay for safety and put in in a moisture proof box. It works flawlessly.

If you all need photos, I can built another ATO setup and take pics because I failed to do so on the first one.