Definitely worm free (IMLagoon25)

[Slocke]

@Slocke Have you been to Reef Shac? Are they good? Considering going there for coral since they look really nice. Southern aquatics hardly has any corals and Pure reef is having some bubble algae and hair algae problems right now. Premier has nice corals but holy $$$$$$$. Still need to visit Nemo aquarium, they are an hour away though.

Nope
Southern, premier, and Nemo are the only ones under an hour for me…

Also rumor is you can get a group of chalk but if I was tk get one it would be a gramma

 

[BristleWormHater]

Nope
Southern, premier, and Nemo are the only ones under an hour for me…

Also rumor is you can get a group of chalk but if I was tk get one it would be a gramma

Got it, guess I'll be the guinea pig then. I see $15 and $25 frags in Google maps photos so I have high hopes.

 

[BristleWormHater]

Their reviews look really good too, all of the negative reviews are from 6 years ago.

 

[BristleWormHater]

I've been trying to get this guy for a few days so I can show yall. I found this limpet hitchhiker and he was finally in a spot where I could grab him. Here's some pics.

I've got no idea how this guy made it in here. The only thing I can think of is the big feather duster, guess he came in on the tube? Anyways im naming him houdini because he kept disappearing when I tried to get picture earlier. I'd run to find my phone and come back and poof... hes gone! Maybe he'll get bigger and I'll see him again! I love limpets, if you couldn't tell I think they're adorable, still waiting for LOWLR (limpets only with live rock) tanks to take off lol.

 

[Slocke]

I've been trying to get this guy for a few days so I can show yall. I found this limpet hitchhiker and he was finally in a spot where I could grab him. Here's some pics.

I've got no idea how this guy made it in here. The only thing I can think of is the big feather duster, guess he came in on the tube? Anyways im naming him houdini because he kept disappearing when I tried to get picture earlier. I'd run to find my phone and come back and poof... hes gone! Maybe he'll get bigger and I'll see him again! I love limpets, if you couldn't tell I think they're adorable, still waiting for LOWLR (limpets only with live rock) tanks to take off lol.

I have a ton of them
They are great

 

[SaltySqueeble]

I've been trying to get this guy for a few days so I can show yall. I found this limpet hitchhiker and he was finally in a spot where I could grab him. Here's some pics.

I've got no idea how this guy made it in here. The only thing I can think of is the big feather duster, guess he came in on the tube? Anyways im naming him houdini because he kept disappearing when I tried to get picture earlier. I'd run to find my phone and come back and poof... hes gone! Maybe he'll get bigger and I'll see him again! I love limpets, if you couldn't tell I think they're adorable, still waiting for LOWLR (limpets only with live rock) tanks to take off lol.

So cool to develop a diverse, multi species cuc. I got a couple similar guy on live rock, called a chiton. They have multiplied and a big benefit to may reef.

 

[BristleWormHater]

So cool to develop a diverse, multi species cuc. I got a couple similar guy on live rock, called a chiton. They have multiplied and a big benefit to may reef.

I had some teeny chitons, I think my cardinal ate them all though :(

 

[kyreefville]

Just binged your thread! That was fun journey.

 

[twentyleagues]

I am going to go with @Stang67 on this one and say Chalk bass. I'll also echo what @Slocke said they are ok in groups.
I do like a nice royal gramma though. Either way its win win in my book.

 

[BristleWormHater]

Just ordered some ocean rock from @LiverockRocks It will be here April 15th!

 

[BristleWormHater]

@Slocke do any stores around here have pitho crabs? I'm noticing a little bubble algae showing up and I don't want to risk an emerald crab again.

 

[Slocke]

@Slocke do any stores around here have pitho crabs? I'm noticing a little bubble algae showing up and I don't want to risk an emerald crab again.

Nope
But I only go to Nemo nowadays because they pay me well for Cheeto and the others have issues
They have emeralds

 

[BristleWormHater]

 

[ZzyzxRiver]

Things look so good! I’m still jealous of your feather dusters and I’m desperate to get a starry blenny at this point!

 

[BristleWormHater]

There's so many now that it's hard to get a good shot with all of them in frame

The big guy is recovering nicely. Don't mind the massive bristleworm in the background.

 

[BristleWormHater]

I'm working through what to add next.
The rock gets here in April so I think I'll set up a little tank for the inevitable gorilla crab or two.
Definitely want to get chalk bass soon.
I think I'm going to sell the banggai cardinal and replace him with a pair of yellowstriped cardinalfish.
I think the final stock list will look something like this
1x starry blenny
2x yellowstriped cardinal
1x chalk bass
2x Panamic barnacle blenny
I know that's definitely pushing it for fish, let me know what you think

 

[BristleWormHater]

@VintageReefer noticing some stn on this hammer, wondering what to do for treatment. Parameters: Alkalinity: 9dkh Calcium: 380ppm Phosphate: 0.15 Nitrate 3ppm
Could a iodine or coral rx dip help, maybe peroxide?

 

[VintageReefer]

would recommend lugols dip, low current, and target feeding 2-3x week

 

[BristleWormHater]

would recommend lugols dip, low current, and target feeding 2-3x week

Thanks, I will move it to lower flow. Lugols has been ordered and I already feed it regularly.
Do you think it will make it?

 

[BristleWormHater]

@VintageReefer I did a small water change to bring calcium back up to 410ppm, just in case that was a factor.