This is the Lobophyllia - a LPS coral.
Its a very nice Coral but you must be careful as if other corals get to close it will defend its self and sting them .
It prefers to be on rocky substrate, and is irritated by sand granules. In this image, you can see part of it is feeding on Formula One pellet food. It extends short tentacles to assist in retrieving morsels of food. I was told this is another easy coral to care for. It is under MH lighting in my 55g reef. You are looking at only two polyps! Recently I have been target feeding meaty foods such as Cyclop-Eeze and pieces of krill, which can take up to 1 hour to injest.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Candy Cane Coral --- LPS
Neon green Candy Cane corals add some eye candy to a reef tank. This is an LPS (large polyped stony) coral, which when cared for properly will continue to grow and split, making new heads. Essentially a night feeding coral, short tentacles extend to trap any food in the water column. Under actinic lighting, these corals glow brightly. Good water quality is a must. LPS corals need calcium so they can continually build the base structure. Fragging this coral is possible by carefully breaking the branches at the base.
NYOS ZEN COMPACT CONE 160
So what you guys think of the Nyos Skimmer ? I have one on my 220 Gallon and i love it, I will leave some Tech information about it below.
Manufacturer: Nyos |
Nyos Zen Compact Cone Protein Skimmers
The New Nyos Zen Compact Cone Protein Skimmer is the result of successful development in integrating cylindrical and cone shape chambers in our quest to produce the most effective skimmers. This successful design minimizes sharp edges within the skimmer body, thereby minimizing pre-mature bubble bursting and surface agitation.
Together with the use of the bubble plate design to reduce turbulence within the skimmer chamber, maximum air flow capacity can be achieved in our compact skimmer. This results in the reduced height of the skimmer; allowing the Nyos Zen Compact Cone to easily fit into most installations.
All Nyos Zen Compact Cone protein skimmers are fitted with the new Nyos ES Pumps. NyosES Pumps are jointly developed with Italian pump manufacturer, using the most advanced material for the needlewheel impeller, “seamless-coated rare earth magnet” for unsurpassed durability and performance. The NyosES Pumps are available in 3 models: ES2000, ES2800 and ES5000.
Nyos latest design allows cleaned water to exit the skimmer chamber at its base where it is almost bubble-free. Precise adjustment of the water level within the skimmer body can now be easily achieved using the new micro-Adjustable Valve.
Nyos Zen Compact Conesare designed for in-sump use. No feed pump required, skimmers draw water directly from sump.
Features
• Cylindricalconeshapebody
• Nyoshigh performance ‘ES Skimmer Pump’
• Bubble plate design reduces bubble turbulence
• Micro-adjustable Valve for easy and precise setting
• Nyos latest design allowing exit of bubble-free cleaned water
• Twist-lock neck for easy cup removal
• High precision CNC machinedparts
• Top quality +GF+ pipefittings
Model 160
Pump ES 2800
Air 780 Liter
Power consumption 17 Watt
Dimensions 19.6 x 19.6 x 55 cm
Tank size 500 - 1.200 Liter
Sump Water Level 18 - 24 cm
The New Nyos Zen Compact Cone Protein Skimmer is the result of successful development in integrating cylindrical and cone shape chambers in our quest to produce the most effective skimmers. This successful design minimizes sharp edges within the skimmer body, thereby minimizing pre-mature bubble bursting and surface agitation.
Together with the use of the bubble plate design to reduce turbulence within the skimmer chamber, maximum air flow capacity can be achieved in our compact skimmer. This results in the reduced height of the skimmer; allowing the Nyos Zen Compact Cone to easily fit into most installations.
All Nyos Zen Compact Cone protein skimmers are fitted with the new Nyos ES Pumps. NyosES Pumps are jointly developed with Italian pump manufacturer, using the most advanced material for the needlewheel impeller, “seamless-coated rare earth magnet” for unsurpassed durability and performance. The NyosES Pumps are available in 3 models: ES2000, ES2800 and ES5000.
Nyos latest design allows cleaned water to exit the skimmer chamber at its base where it is almost bubble-free. Precise adjustment of the water level within the skimmer body can now be easily achieved using the new micro-Adjustable Valve.
Nyos Zen Compact Conesare designed for in-sump use. No feed pump required, skimmers draw water directly from sump.
Features
• Cylindricalconeshapebody
• Nyoshigh performance ‘ES Skimmer Pump’
• Bubble plate design reduces bubble turbulence
• Micro-adjustable Valve for easy and precise setting
• Nyos latest design allowing exit of bubble-free cleaned water
• Twist-lock neck for easy cup removal
• High precision CNC machinedparts
• Top quality +GF+ pipefittings
Model 160
Pump ES 2800
Air 780 Liter
Power consumption 17 Watt
Dimensions 19.6 x 19.6 x 55 cm
Tank size 500 - 1.200 Liter
Sump Water Level 18 - 24 cm
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Arrow Crab.
Arrow Crab :
also eats bristleworms, it has a delicate structure and blue pinchers, Reef-safe-ish. This because some people have reported that it liek to eat other fish.
also eats bristleworms, it has a delicate structure and blue pinchers, Reef-safe-ish. This because some people have reported that it liek to eat other fish.
Longnosed Hawkfish
Longnosed Hawkfish - Oxycirrhites typus -Great fish for taking care of bristleworms !!!! Very easy to keep ........... itas also Reef-safe!
Blue Linkia starfish
This is the Blue Linkia starfi .
Reefers say that they are very difficult to acclimate succesfully. People with success suggest not to touch it with your hands, and also don't allow any part of it to come in contact with air.
Aacclimate it slowly for 6 to 8 hours before putting it in your tank.
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