Why don't you make a trap out of a 2lt plastice bottle , put some food in when lights are out and see what happens.Since my recent crab episode, I've been spending a lot of time looking in the LR for anything else... I noticed 2 more crabs in the tank this weekend1 small and another large (5cm) one hiding away... This makes a total of 5 crabs! I'll keep hoping to wake up one morning and catch the buggers chilling on an easy to reach rock...
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Henk,
I tried a screwdriver but the amount of holes and crevices in my expensive LR seems to be providing them with great cover. In all seriousness, the one small crab seems to like a visible spot, but the larger crab sits in a rock at the bottom of my Aquascape which is impossible to reach. I'll have to be patient and hope they dont make anything else go missing.
-E
I tried a screwdriver but the amount of holes and crevices in my expensive LR seems to be providing them with great cover. In all seriousness, the one small crab seems to like a visible spot, but the larger crab sits in a rock at the bottom of my Aquascape which is impossible to reach. I'll have to be patient and hope they dont make anything else go missing.
-E
You actually have to sit and dangle it in front of their hiding place. Best done during evening (lights out) when fish are most inactive....but still a schlep
dallasg - Sorry - fixing the post - no I dont really monitor my Calcium, only been monitoring my alkalinity as of 2 weeks ago, but despite this my alkalinity is barely above 5dkh ... any particular reason you're asking (pointers/help always welcome!)
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you mean your alkalinity is below 5dKh
your calcium should be around 430ppm
you have halemeida algae there in the pic and they consume alot of calcium, they are a calciferous algae
what are you using?
your calcium should be around 430ppm
you have halemeida algae there in the pic and they consume alot of calcium, they are a calciferous algae
what are you using?
dallasg - thanks, I realised as I posted and tried to fix it but wasnt quick enough! Ok - last time I checked the Calcium was at 480 (which was in March) which was a bit too high so I've simply left it - based on your recommendation I'll check it again Sunday to see where it's at. should I get rid of the algae? I kinda like it!
nope keep it, its awesome when it starts to grow!!
which calcium suppliment are you using? also remember you need to dose magnesium to be able to use calcium, mag should be around 1350ppm
which calcium suppliment are you using? also remember you need to dose magnesium to be able to use calcium, mag should be around 1350ppm
Nice new additions
Now just to get a new FTS out of you
Now just to get a new FTS out of you
Sorry for the lack of updates. I'm current doing a fair bit of travelling between CT and JHB so last saw my tank 5 days ago! Photo updates via BBM are about all I have.
After dallasg poked me to check the calcium levels (300) I started dosing some calcium along with my Magnesium and Alkalinity. They were last sitting on:
Calcium: 400
mg: 1350
Alkalinity: 7 (raising slowly from 5) not sure why it's taking so long but I'm steadily increasing the recommended dosage and it's working.
I managed to catch one more crab and unfortunately went postal on one of the smaller crabs (I'm sad to say I killed him) I tried for awhile to catch him but he was too stubborn. Eventually he met his fate at the sharp end of a screwdriver. The shrimps enjoyed the meal though. So that's a total of 5 crabs that were in my system. I wont assume that's it though and will keep looking after 'sunset' to see who appears.
My Salinity was bordering on too high at 1.024-1.025 for ages and I decided it was time to start bringing this more in line with the expected. Over the course of a week I've brought this to 1.022. I believe the salinity from the 2Oceans is slightly higher than ideal so will watch the drift over time again.
I know when you ask for updates you really just want pictures but I dont have any recent FTS ones... I'm fussy with what I upload so please be patient
After dallasg poked me to check the calcium levels (300) I started dosing some calcium along with my Magnesium and Alkalinity. They were last sitting on:
Calcium: 400
mg: 1350
Alkalinity: 7 (raising slowly from 5) not sure why it's taking so long but I'm steadily increasing the recommended dosage and it's working.
I managed to catch one more crab and unfortunately went postal on one of the smaller crabs (I'm sad to say I killed him) I tried for awhile to catch him but he was too stubborn. Eventually he met his fate at the sharp end of a screwdriver. The shrimps enjoyed the meal though. So that's a total of 5 crabs that were in my system. I wont assume that's it though and will keep looking after 'sunset' to see who appears.
My Salinity was bordering on too high at 1.024-1.025 for ages and I decided it was time to start bringing this more in line with the expected. Over the course of a week I've brought this to 1.022. I believe the salinity from the 2Oceans is slightly higher than ideal so will watch the drift over time again.
I know when you ask for updates you really just want pictures but I dont have any recent FTS ones... I'm fussy with what I upload so please be patient
looking very very nice buddy,your lighting combination is just perfect.