WMAS Discussion Forum : coraline algae http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:23:02 +0000 Fri, 26 Dec 2003 22:39:28 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1501 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[coraline algae : I can bring those Gorgonia cuttings...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1501&PID=13394&title=coraline-algae#13394 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 1501
Posted: December 26 2003 at 10:39pm

I can bring those Gorgonia cuttings to the meeting. Are the other two folks that wanted a cutting, going to be at the meeting?

A note about Gorgonia and coral in general. I was at a members home the other day and noticed a yellow-orange, white polyp, non-photosynthetic Gorgonia on the sand. He commented that he needed to get it out and throw it away. I couldn't understand why he would want to throw away a live coral! It just needed to be set in a small hole in the rock or better yet, glued into a hole in a rock.

My point is this. Coral polyps may not be seen extending for days, weeks, or even months, but the coral may still be alive. The polyps may just be extending at night when you're not looking.

I've seen lots of supposedly dead coral "come to life" when placed in a different environment, even in the same tank where just one variable, like water movement past the coral, was changed. Don't throw it out. It may just need more time or different conditions.

Edited by Mark Peterson]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2003 22:39:28 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1501&PID=13394&title=coraline-algae#13394 <![CDATA[coraline algae : Mark, Do you still have frags...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1501&PID=13392&title=coraline-algae#13392 Author: ljbs
Subject: 1501
Posted: December 26 2003 at 10:17pm

Mark, Do you still have frags of that branching gargonia?  I wouldlove to have some for my 150 gal.  I do have mh lighting but onlyon one side at the moment.  The other side of the tank has vhosonly right now.  Could you bring the frags to the meeting if youhave any?  Thanks  Linda]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2003 22:17:24 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1501&PID=13392&title=coraline-algae#13392 <![CDATA[coraline algae : Djangoboots, have you checked...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1501&PID=13351&title=coraline-algae#13351 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 1501
Posted: December 24 2003 at 7:07am

Djangoboots, have you checked out www.garf.org yet? They use VHO to grow just about everything. The tubes they recommend, Blue Moon and Triton are excellent for coralline algae. Since they are not found in stores they must be ordered online and are cheaper than the VHO tubes you would get at the LFS.]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2003 07:07:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1501&PID=13351&title=coraline-algae#13351 <![CDATA[coraline algae : Remember how I told you that the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1501&PID=13336&title=coraline-algae#13336 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 1501
Posted: December 23 2003 at 10:45pm

Remember how I told you that the other things you told me the LFS said were only half true, kinda?

To take VHO lighting (already dim because of old tubes) and further reduce the photoperiod is absurd!

I would do just the opposite in your case...increase it to over 12 hours!

That's great that you found a source of LR. I hope it's a good source. I suggest you buy a couple soft corals (mushrooms, sinularia, sarcophyton, lobophyton etc.) at the same time, if possible.

I wrote a description of a DIY Overflow that will help you understand the plumbing, though not everyone likes to DIY it, at least it will help you understand the basics of getting water down and back up. Click here mrpslc@mstar.net to email me and I'll reply with the document.]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2003 22:45:29 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1501&PID=13336&title=coraline-algae#13336 <![CDATA[coraline algae : Mark, From what I have told you...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1501&PID=13275&title=coraline-algae#13275 Author: djangoboots
Subject: 1501
Posted: December 23 2003 at 8:57am

Mark,
From what I have told you about the state of my tank, how long do
you think I should be running my lights. I had them on a 10h
schedule, but then the guy who does all the local tank maintinence
for the LFS said to cut it back to 4 hr per day. This isn't going to
encourage that growth i need though. right. oh and you will be
happy to know that i measured under my tank and i can fit another
10g under there (it'll be VERY tight) so i think after the new year i
will work on getting that refugium running. still can't seem to picute
how the plumming will work. oh and another thing i found someone
local (well 2 hrs away from me ) who impots LR and sell for 4.99 lb! I
am stoked!! Those pics are wonderfull, maybe next time you're in SC
you can come work on my tank! LOL!!]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2003 08:57:25 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1501&PID=13275&title=coraline-algae#13275 <![CDATA[coraline algae : Start the frag on the bottom,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1501&PID=13250&title=coraline-algae#13250 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 1501
Posted: December 23 2003 at 7:37am

Start the frag on the bottom, or shaded from the MH so that it doesn't burn. Or reduce the photoperiod, etc.]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2003 07:37:37 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1501&PID=13250&title=coraline-algae#13250 <![CDATA[coraline algae : Oh yea it will do alright! ...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1501&PID=13219&title=coraline-algae#13219 Author: jbruse
Subject: 1501
Posted: December 22 2003 at 8:31pm

Oh yea it will do alright!

Originally posted by BananaTropics BananaTropics wrote:

Mark, do you think it would do well in a 30 gallon with 175watt MH and 130watts actinic pc? Thanks

-Adam

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2003 20:31:24 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1501&PID=13219&title=coraline-algae#13219 <![CDATA[coraline algae : Mark, do you think it would do...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1501&PID=13217&title=coraline-algae#13217 Author: Adam Haycock
Subject: 1501
Posted: December 22 2003 at 8:25pm

Mark, do you think it would do well in a 30 gallon with 175watt MH and 130watts actinic pc? Thanks

-Adam

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2003 20:25:01 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1501&PID=13217&title=coraline-algae#13217 <![CDATA[coraline algae : That&#039;s a photosynthetic branching...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1501&PID=13216&title=coraline-algae#13216 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 1501
Posted: December 22 2003 at 7:43pm

That's a photosynthetic branching Gorgonia. It's visible in two places in the full tank pic. It grows pretty well even under several tubes of NO fluorescent. Would you like a frag? It's free.

Here's a pic with a little better view of it.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2003 19:43:23 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1501&PID=13216&title=coraline-algae#13216 <![CDATA[coraline algae : Mark, In the last picture, what...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1501&PID=13214&title=coraline-algae#13214 Author: Adam Haycock
Subject: 1501
Posted: December 22 2003 at 7:12pm

Mark, In the last picture, what is the red thing on the right side?

-Adam

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2003 19:12:40 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1501&PID=13214&title=coraline-algae#13214