00W's AIO Smorgasbord

[Nor'easter Reefer]

Be careful! I see bristle worms!

You actually see a brittle stars! I thought the same thing!

 

[kingranch2003]

Little known fact, we’re such good buds we even have a theme song.

“Love is an open door”

Sorry if I embarassed you. We shouldn’t have to hide the magic we have!

King Ranch was a new member with an inadequate lighting setup, a brand new tank, and a passion to have a blue light special - a glowy neon tank, and he stood out to me right away.

I reached out to him and gave him advice, guidance, and offered lessons learned based on all my years of keeping reef tanks. What I liked, is that he listens, retains, and applies! And, he’s just a great guy that stands out to me from anyone else in my life.

Working together on coral selection, care, placement, and general tank tips, you would never guess he’s in his first year Reefing. I’m proud of his tank, his progress, and to have gained his friendship.

I made this for him the other day as a reminder of his progress and to let him know I’m truly proud - this tank has a great foundation, excellent coral selection, and is on track to grow into something that people with years more of experience would be envious of.

Much appreciated my friend! Yeah, I've been pretty much saw your tank and told myself, that was the reefing experience I wanted to have. There wasn't one hint of gatekeepeing or reluctance to share his vast knowledge. When you sent me those side by side pics the other day, I couldn't believe it! I'm telling you. It would not be the case without you, my friend. The Smorgasbord welcomes you, and are lucky to add another top level reefer to our fold.

Note: I'm not embarrassed about the theme song, just that we haven't made a music video or done karaoke yet.

 

[VintageReefer]

We got my kid a small karaoke machine for Xmas. Two wireless mics. Just sayin

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

Looks like rope sponge with a shriveled up Kenya tree inside it

Where did it come from

LFS with a foxface i brought home!

 

[*GAREEF*]

The money shot! Took us half the day..

 

[tbrown]

It does kind of look like a Kenya trees though. Not like an encrusting coral like gsp.

Then Kenya Tree.

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

Worth adding or keep it out because it'll grow to plague proportions? Idk how hard they are to irradicate but would be cool to have something that grows fast till I decide I want to pluck it

 

[kingranch2003]

Really? That's the only way that ever worked for me. I've kalked them, lemon juices them, and Aiptasia-X. Boiling water, Peppermint Shrimp, and Berghia worked. Also Tasseled Filefish but they don't seem to eradicate the aiptasia before they get a taste for coral.

Yeah, I thought it did the trick, I didn't see anything for a while. Then exactly where the big aiptasia was, there were about 8 or 10 very small ones. They've covered that little area now. I wish aiptasia glowed in the dark.

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

Also, this codium has all kinds of life in it that i would like, does codium grow to plague like proportions or is it probably fine to add? I have a foxface now so probably would eat it anyways?

 

[tbrown]

Also, this codium has all kinds of life in it that i would like, does codium grow to plague like proportions or is it probably fine to add? I have a foxface now so probably would eat it anyways?

I've had Kenya trees before. Up to you

 

[kingranch2003]

What a lovely story of friendship built through this amazing addiction... I mean hobby...

It's also based on a true story lol

 

[kingranch2003]

Anyone have an idea of what these are?

Montipora spongodes in my opinion

 

[kingranch2003]

@tbrown ID for this beauty, I saw him today in the lfs, Halichoeres melanochir maybe ?

Halichoeres was my guess too Tim. No way on Earth you and I are both wrong at the same time

 

[VintageReefer]

I would avoid Kenya tree. Anything that grows fast and self propagate can become invasive

 

[smitten with ocean life]

sorry kevin, i guess im not too bright. i didnt get it either!
i know walker. it breaks my heart. i cant believe how horrible that must be. makes me cry just thinking about it. so awful

 

[kingranch2003]

Well…..we got the skid steer unstuck!!
Taking My hero out for our favorite Mexican and my favorite drink a michelada!!
Don’t worry just having one
My son @30809 I’m so proud of you!!

I see shrimp!!!

 

[kingranch2003]

Do you have scarlet hermits? The red ones with yellow eyes? They are the only hermits I’ll use in a reef

 

[smitten with ocean life]

and yes, i can def vouch for vintage's helpfulness!! hes so kindly given me advice too! (even if i dont rate as high as kingranch! jk! jk!)

 

[kingranch2003]

We got my kid a small karaoke machine for Xmas. Two wireless mics. Just sayin

 

[kingranch2003]

and yes, i can def vouch for vintage's helpfulness!! hes so kindly given me advice too! (even if i dont rate as high as kingranch! jk! jk!)

Love will always find a way Jill.