crab/button question
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What kind of algae are you trying to battle? Hair algae, bubble algae, etc.
You also may want to look into the source of the algae. Often this can be phosphates. Phosphates (PO4) can be tested for using simple test kits available at any local fish store.
Button polyps are usually what are known as protopalythoa. These are very similar to zoanthids but they are larger in diameter. They are easy to care for and are a good choice for beginners.
I just found this article and scanned through it real quick. Check it out for an informative read... http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/ ... invert.htm
Jesse
What kind of algae are you trying to battle? Hair algae, bubble algae, etc.
You also may want to look into the source of the algae. Often this can be phosphates. Phosphates (PO4) can be tested for using simple test kits available at any local fish store.
Button polyps are usually what are known as protopalythoa. These are very similar to zoanthids but they are larger in diameter. They are easy to care for and are a good choice for beginners.
I just found this article and scanned through it real quick. Check it out for an informative read... http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/ ... invert.htm
Jesse
Thanks for the great info. The algae is just your normal algae from lights nothing really big.
How do I know what kind of buttons I have??
The ones I have right now are the neon green, the nice bright green centers. The frags is quite small, compact and closely packed they are.
Would they still be the same kind as you mentioned in your reply?/
I will have to get a pic for you.
Thanks for the welcome. I am actually not new to this hobby, been doing it for 4 1/2 yrs now so still new at learning. But I have just recently sold all my corals and live rock as I have just lost interest in the hobby.
I could not part with my buttons or star polyps so I setup this 1 gal pico to house them in.
It is a beautiful hobby, very expensive here and now I can just concentrate on my freshwater Discus tank along with this pico.
Thanks again.
bye1:
How do I know what kind of buttons I have??
The ones I have right now are the neon green, the nice bright green centers. The frags is quite small, compact and closely packed they are.
Would they still be the same kind as you mentioned in your reply?/
I will have to get a pic for you.
Thanks for the welcome. I am actually not new to this hobby, been doing it for 4 1/2 yrs now so still new at learning. But I have just recently sold all my corals and live rock as I have just lost interest in the hobby.
I could not part with my buttons or star polyps so I setup this 1 gal pico to house them in.
It is a beautiful hobby, very expensive here and now I can just concentrate on my freshwater Discus tank along with this pico.
Thanks again.
bye1:
No problem!reing7299 said:Im really glad you posted this article. it was actually really helpful for me becuase i worry about choosing the wrong things and getting in too deep --
thansk again.
How long has your tank been up and running? If it is young I would wait it out and see if the algae goes away on its own. If it is established, how old are your lamps? I assume you are running power compact lighting? Sometimes a shift in the spectrum of the lamps due to age can cause algae to bloom. Do you use RO or RO/DI water for your water changes and topoff or do you use tap water? Tap water can lead to algae blooms.Amy said:Thanks for the great info. The algae is just your normal algae from lights nothing really big.
How do I know what kind of buttons I have??
The ones I have right now are the neon green, the nice bright green centers. The frags is quite small, compact and closely packed they are.
Would they still be the same kind as you mentioned in your reply?/
I will have to get a pic for you.
Thanks for the welcome. I am actually not new to this hobby, been doing it for 4 1/2 yrs now so still new at learning. But I have just recently sold all my corals and live rock as I have just lost interest in the hobby.
I could not part with my buttons or star polyps so I setup this 1 gal pico to house them in.
It is a beautiful hobby, very expensive here and now I can just concentrate on my freshwater Discus tank along with this pico.
Thanks again.
bye1:
I prefer astrea snails. They stay relatively small unlike the turbo snails and tend to knock over less corals and such. They do have a tendency to tip over and they cannot upright themselves so you must help them. The key is to not add too many snails or hermits to any one tank. For a standard 12g tank, I would suggest starting out with just 3-4 astrea snails. If you add too many, they will starve to death from a lack of algae.
Do you have a picture that you can post of your button polyps?
Jesse