Things That You Never Thought You Would Add To Your Aquarium?

[Eatfrenchfries]

I have some spaghetti worms that took residence along the mantle of my crocea. Sixline would rip tentacles off but never get the actual worm. Had to manually remove

 

[rtparty]

Chalk...powdered chalk to be exact. Mix it with some RODI water and dose the tank! Sparkly clear water overnight. Just make sure to have a skimmer for filter sock/floss to pull it out.

For those questioning...this is the DIY version of KZ Coral Snow that they charge you $30 for. A $10 bag of chalk will last a lifetime.

 

[Goaway]

Chalk...powdered chalk to be exact. Mix it with some RODI water and dose the tank! Sparkly clear water overnight. Just make sure to have a skimmer for filter sock/floss to pull it out.

For those questioning...this is the DIY version of KZ Coral Snow that they charge you $30 for. A $10 bag of chalk will last a lifetime.

Now this, i never heard of. I gotta look this one up.

Edit: never would have thought!

KZ Coral Snow = Chalk CaCO3?

I stumbled across a thread on an other forum saying that coral snow is actually Chalk! Is this possible? A 500ml of coral snow is for 65$. I've been using it for years [emoji848] Is it safe to Add lab grade CaCO3 to our precious reef? Or even good grade?? Original thread...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[i cant think]

Pinkstreak isn't common atm, are they?
If you can. I'd get another and see if it helps.

Makes me think the wrasse was eating something bothering the clam.

It’s the same thoughts here - My LFS has a possum and a pinkstreak and I’ll grab the pinkstreak as it’s an excellent CUC member but the issue is it was rather discoloured and pale but I don’t remember if they were doing copper or not.

 

[Goaway]

It’s the same thoughts here - My LFS has a possum and a pinkstreak and I’ll grab the pinkstreak as it’s an excellent CUC member but the issue is it was rather discoloured and pale but I don’t remember if they were doing copper or not.

Do find out. If eating and no abnormalities to the body and scales. Pale color can come from many factors. Stress, meds, water quality, aggressive tank mates. So much to coincided.

 

[PeterC99]

Chalk...powdered chalk to be exact. Mix it with some RODI water and dose the tank! Sparkly clear water overnight. Just make sure to have a skimmer for filter sock/floss to pull it out.

For those questioning...this is the DIY version of KZ Coral Snow that they charge you $30 for. A $10 bag of chalk will last a lifetime.

What does the chalk do? Does it just bind with debris and get pulled out in the sock or skimmer or is there a special chemical reaction?

 

[Goaway]

What does the chalk do? Does it just bind with debris and get pulled out in the sock or skimmer or is there a special chemical reaction?

Yup. Its a binding agent to remove stuff. I don't know what it all removes though.

 

[rtparty]

What does the chalk do? Does it just bind with debris and get pulled out in the sock or skimmer or is there a special chemical reaction?

Binds to some organics, especially yellowing pigments.

It is also known to choke vermetid snails and kill them. Mike Paletta talks about this in one of his videos.

 

[Paul B]

How did the bottle do? It’s actually brought up my curiosity of could I have a clean bottle in a reef.

It's fine. I may have 9 or 10 of them in there someplace.

 

[blaxsun]

Radiant/fire urchin. Can't resist the glowing rows of lights on them!

 

[PeterC99]

Radiant/fire urchin. Can't resist the glowing rows of lights on them!

Where did you get that Radiant Urchin from???

I want one!!!

 

[blaxsun]

Where did you get that Radiant Urchin from???
I want one!!!

Pacific Rim. Not a photo of mine (just got acclimated last night), but mine looks very similar. I've also seen them with neon green as opposed to neon blue 'lights'. Note that they are very venomous (longspines are a pushover compared to these), hence the name "fire", as in "arghhh - my hand feels like it's on fire!!"

 

[Impala67]

Tools





cans



Bricks


Bottles


Chains


Eggs



Cucumbers



And Leeks on the front glass.

Might I ask why?

 

[Impala67]

Chalk...powdered chalk to be exact. Mix it with some RODI water and dose the tank! Sparkly clear water overnight. Just make sure to have a skimmer for filter sock/floss to pull it out.

For those questioning...this is the DIY version of KZ Coral Snow that they charge you $30 for. A $10 bag of chalk will last a lifetime.

Could you tell me where you buy it from by chance? I’ve been reefing wanting to get rid of the yellow tinge but I don’t want any ozone!!

 

[Anemone_Fanatic]

In the picture of the egg in the tank, the copperband looks so confused. Nice healthy fish, too.

 

[i cant think]

Radiant/fire urchin. Can't resist the glowing rows of lights on them!

My LFS has a GIANT one of these (Atleast 4.5 inches across if not 5) in with 3-4 others. I’d love one if their venom didn’t scare me so much - I’d hate to be stung by a foxface let alone a fire urchin.

 

[Karen00]

I already knew a lot about SW gobies because I have a serious addiction to them so for me it was a pom pom crab and a spotted coral croucher. I would love to have a conch and urchin but don't have room in my 5g. I'm always limited by size at the moment.

 

[blaxsun]

Where did you get that Radiant Urchin from???
I want one!!!

My LFS got a shipment of them in Saturday but I believe this is the only one that survived. He made it through the acclimation and his first night in the DT (moving halfway across), so I rewarded him with his own seaweed snack. Yes, the blue lights are that vivid under LEDs - no Photoshop trickery here.

 

[blaxsun]

My LFS has a GIANT one of these (Atleast 4.5 inches across if not 5) in with 3-4 others. I’d love one if their venom didn’t scare me so much - I’d hate to be stung by a foxface let alone a fire urchin.

The funny thing is I used to have a pair of them in my 25-gallon (green and blue 'lighting'), but I didn't realize they were venomous at the time (oops!) I'd like another 2-3 at some point as they seem to be hardier than green urchins.

 

[PeterC99]

The funny thing is I used to have a pair of them in my 25-gallon (green and blue 'lighting'), but I didn't realize they were venomous at the time (oops!) I'd like another 2-3 at some point as they seem to be hardier than green urchins.

I’m searching the Internet for Radiant Urchins - tough to find!