SRC Member peacemaker Posted May 24, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 24, 2010 Some updates on my cheato growth with the JBJ Nano-Glo LEDs. I usually keep enough for it to tumble in my fuge area, but I forgot to harvest. It grew so much that it filled up the compartment, stopping it from tumbling with the water flow, and thus causing 4 "burnt" marks on the cheato from the LEDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Reefer yikai Posted May 24, 2010 Senior Reefer Share Posted May 24, 2010 Some updates on my cheato growth with the JBJ Nano-Glo LEDs. I usually keep enough for it to tumble in my fuge area, but I forgot to harvest. It grew so much that it filled up the compartment, stopping it from tumbling with the water flow, and thus causing 4 "burnt" marks on the cheato from the LEDs. LOL!! cute!! btw how fast do these things grow!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member albinosage Posted May 24, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted May 24, 2010 Hahaha... that's freaking nuts! It would have been more efficient using a coping saw in your case. Haha didn't see your reply, was about to edit my post. The acrylic thickness was 8mm, not 8 metres! LOL... Your chaeto growth is impressive, that's the difference between my 1.2W LED and your 4W LED haha. Mine only grew 30% after a month. Quote My 1.5ft nano cube My 24G nano tank (Decommed) I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it. -- Jack Handey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Ketchup Posted May 24, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted May 24, 2010 ur cheato looks good... nice and thick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted May 24, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 24, 2010 Check out my ghetto holding tank! Still trying to fix the problems that caused my rics to melt, but couldn't resist the recent Iwarna shipment, so decided to set up a holding tank. Bought a small plastic breeder tank (I was looking high and low for a nice acrylic box, ie. MUJI style, but couldn't find one, so had to make do), a HOB filter (the smallest I could find), some filter wool for mechanical filtration, biohomme from my tank, and Ice-Probe for cooling when the AC is off. I've placed it just beside the main tank to share the lights, yet its not too strong. Using NSW from Iwarna. So far, the rics are doing fine and expanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted May 24, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 24, 2010 LOL!! cute!! btw how fast do these things grow!? Haha... I think its pretty good growth, but I don't have a good grasp of the growth rate. Right now after harvesting, it approx. fills 3/4s of a small scoop bucket (the type that some folks use to gurgle after brushing their teeth), so I'll check after a week or 2. Just shaved my glass too, so should be pretty good light penetration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted May 24, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 24, 2010 Haha didn't see your reply, was about to edit my post. The acrylic thickness was 8mm, not 8 metres! LOL... Your chaeto growth is impressive, that's the difference between my 1.2W LED and your 4W LED haha. Mine only grew 30% after a month. Hahaha... I already assumed its 8mm, but still, its very thick to cut using the acrylic cutter! You must be good at digging trenches... hehehe... Time to switch LEDs, bro! As long as you can achieve 6500K spectrum, it should be easy to grow. I'm still trying to find time to build an ATS using the nano-glo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted May 24, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 24, 2010 ur cheato looks good... nice and thick Shall I say I like them thick and bushy...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member HW33 Posted May 24, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted May 24, 2010 Check out my ghetto holding tank! Still trying to fix the problems that caused my rics to melt, but couldn't resist the recent Iwarna shipment, so decided to set up a holding tank. Bought a small plastic breeder tank (I was looking high and low for a nice acrylic box, ie. MUJI style, but couldn't find one, so had to make do), a HOB filter (the smallest I could find), some filter wool for mechanical filtration, biohomme from my tank, and Ice-Probe for cooling when the AC is off. I've placed it just beside the main tank to share the lights, yet its not too strong. Using NSW from Iwarna. So far, the rics are doing fine and expanding. hmm..looks interesting. Quote Too many hobby......too little money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted May 28, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 28, 2010 Saw this Helfrich at Reborn today. I've always been resistant in getting one due to the price, but couldn't resist it when I saw this beauty. Sigh... the heart is willing, but the flesh is weak... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Saw this Helfrich at Reborn today. I've always been resistant in getting one due to the price, but couldn't resist it when I saw this beauty. Sigh... the heart is willing, but the flesh is weak... Welcome to the Helfrichi club. Nice catch. I have no regrets getting mine! Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MOssrope Posted May 28, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted May 28, 2010 Shall I say I like them thick and bushy...? the chaetos from japan? is it ok to hand carry through customs? Saw this Helfrich at Reborn today. I've always been resistant in getting one due to the price, but couldn't resist it when I saw this beauty. Sigh... the heart is willing, but the flesh is weak... never thought bout this fish till date as i do not have a cover. go home one day to see it kissing the ground will probably make my heart will stop. Quote Brown SPS > Kinder Surprise White SPS = Kinder Surprise after expiry date Assumption killed the dinosaurs, they didnt have test kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted May 28, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 28, 2010 Very nice specimen... not jumpy at all. Started feeding on pellets already. I'm a bit concerned of my purple firefish, so that's why the Helfrichi is in the betta box. So far, haven't witnessed any aggression from it yet, so keeping my fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted May 28, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 28, 2010 the chaetos from japan? is it ok to hand carry through customs? never thought bout this fish till date as i do not have a cover. go home one day to see it kissing the ground will probably make my heart will stop. Haha... chaetos from local reefers, so no idea where they are from! Yes, it is indeed risky without some form of cover. Still thinking what I should use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef999 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Nice catch.... Maybe i should get 1 too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlyau Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 nice catch ... wan to get one too but pocket not deep enough keke ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted May 28, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 28, 2010 Nice catch.... Maybe i should get 1 too. nice catch ... wan to get one too but pocket not deep enough keke ... Thanks guys! I felt the same way too, but as you venture deeper into this hobby, you will find ways and means to justify for the costs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Very nice specimen... not jumpy at all. Started feeding on pellets already. I'm a bit concerned of my purple firefish, so that's why the Helfrichi is in the betta box. So far, haven't witnessed any aggression from it yet, so keeping my fingers crossed. oops... wow you have a purple firefish ?? wow - good luck bro and keep us posted if they can get along. Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Nice catch.... Maybe i should get 1 too. nice catch ... wan to get one too but pocket not deep enough keke ... Go get one!!! A very nice fish. make sure you get a healthy feeding specimen. Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlyau Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 haha my tank got 2 orange fire fish already fight like nobody biz liau keke ... so do not think will add in soon le unless catch out the 2 fire fish then only plan to add either purple firefish or exp purple firefish keke ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted May 29, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 29, 2010 oops... wow you have a purple firefish ?? wow - good luck bro and keep us posted if they can get along. Yea, definitely switching places (betta box) with the purple firefish. Let my Helfrichi establish his territory before releasing it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted May 29, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 29, 2010 A better pic of the Helfrichi with lights on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divinesloth Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Hey! Thats a really beautiful fish. You got the last piece from RB? I was tempted to get it but am not very confident that it will survive in my barely cycled tank. Heh! Great stuff! Quote Why all the venom? Reefing is just a hobby, dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted May 29, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 29, 2010 Yup! No regrets getting it. The colours are actually more intense in-person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted May 31, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 31, 2010 I must admit I'm getting mesmerized by the Helfrichi... sorry to bore you guys with pics of it again... Managed to get a good shot of my bigger perc too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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