ChrisQ Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 My small rainbow bubble tip has been surprisingly happy with the 1st small rock i put him on and stayed put, but now since the frag tank gave way, i had to move him a few times and he has now left his rock. The problem that i'm having is the colander that i bought when i first got him has very small slits with "sharp plastic burrs" that his tentacles inevitably go through and it acts as a knife (sad). I have a couple more weeks until my new frag tank is done and ALL my coral is in the 40g sump so i cant really have him running amok in there. (scary) Is it possible to keep him happy and safe for that time in a colander? Current situation: [/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanz Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Make a basket out of those craft mesh sheets. Use fishing string to tie them up. Like these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisQ Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 thanks for the idea Sean, i have some of that from Joann's. I'm looking for something more sturdy, there is a large piece of Tonga that is kind of holding the current colander still and in place, any ideas on a reef safe plastic basket with a safe flotation device? But that mesh will work in the emergency i'm in, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Here's a link to something Mattv built for me. I'm not sure what I did with it. I may have donated it to TFT but check with MattV he may have something that you could use: It worked really well keeping the maxi minis separate. http://www.pnwmas.org/forums/showthread.php?27809-Maxi-mini-holding-container!&highlight=maxi+mini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisQ Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Here's a link to something Mattv built for me. I'm not sure what I did with it. I may have donated it to TFT but check with MattV he may have something that you could use: It worked really well keeping the maxi minis separate. http://www.pnwmas.org/forums/showthread.php?27809-Maxi-mini-holding-container!&highlight=maxi+mini Thank you Kim, yep pretty much something like that that will float. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 You're welcome. I hope someone has something like that for you. The one I had actually just hung on the side of the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Jeff at cuttlefish has 3 at his shop with anemones in them. Their black and round. Just came back from his store. Maybe ask him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisQ Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Jeff at cuttlefish has 3 at his shop with anemones in them. Their black and round. Just came back from his store. Maybe ask him. Thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenbasketreef Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Pond plant basket at lowe's or hd is good to use or since you already have the bow, just line it with fiberglass mosquito mesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I'm not saying not to be concerned, but my RBTA lost 100% of it's tentacles(due to some bad bulbs) and they all grew back:) with better color than before: [ATTACH]13737[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombertech Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Net Pots work great! I usually cut the top 1" off for more light though. You can get 8" pots from any Hydroponics store for a buck or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisQ Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Thanks for all the great tips guys And WOW! Bombertech, that is one beautiful nem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 That nem is UNREAL!! What a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombertech Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Thanks guys! I've got a few more nems on the up and up. Waiting for the day my sunburst gets this bright. Soon! Chris, if I was closer I'd bring you a net pot. I stop by our local hydro store once in a while and stock up. The different sizes work great for propigating, overflow covers pump intakes, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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