[bri74]

k got a pencil and black longspine urchin today the black one is cruizing all over the tank and the pencil is just hangin out against the glass and bottom does any one know if this is normal for them?

[bri74]

I also saw a snowflake eel today that was about 6 inches long at the LFS is this too small to put in with the lion which is around 5 inches long?

[kh6sat]

Its normal for pencil urchins to remain in one place. I have three of them and
they only move around at night time. During the day they pretty much stay in place.

[bri74]

cool thanks

[Tonz of fun]

Im surprised your Long spined isnt doing the same...How did you acclemade? Both will get used to cruzing at night and sleeping during the day. Just watch your corals

[bri74]

no corals just yet btw the urchins are in seperate tanks one is a 30 gal one is in my 40. I had them in the LFS bags with their water i let them sit in the bags in my tanks for about 20 min then cut them loose

[reefnoob1991]

You need to let them sit for 30 min, open the bag and let 1/2 a cup of water in, wait 10 more min and do the same then just add the urchin and no water from the bag.

[Tonz of fun]

Originally Posted by reefnoob1991

You need to let them sit for 30 min, open the bag and let 1/2 a cup of water in, wait 10 more min and do the same then just add the urchin and no water from the bag.

really??? I was telling this guy about urchins the other day. I wanted to know how he did it.

[bri74]

oic damn i hope they will be ok spending alot of dough here lol.

[Tonz of fun]

You didnt do it did you. You threw them in there with that water it came with huh

[bri74]

the pencil no i threw it in with no water the other one i dumped most of it in the sink cause i didnt really want to grab him so ya i did put in some of the water in with him.

[reefnoob1991]

You know you can dump the water and leave the urchin in the bag for a second then toss it in...harmless. It's just usually the LFS's water has alot of crap in it you don't want getting into your tank.

[bri74]

cool will try that next time thanks alot for the help

[Tonz of fun]

A lot of lfs use copper with there livestock although when they have sea urchind they keep them in there reef tank display. Next time drip aclimade and throw the old water out. They way I do it is if its a price item I drip is not I float. Just put the whole bag in your tank untile water temps have adjusted in tanke it out of the lfs bag and put into your tank. Good luck and once again we want pictures

[reefnoob1991]

Tonz of fun if the SG's are different then they get shocked upon getting in the water. You need to add 1/2 a cup twice in 10 min intervals after floating for 30 minutes. And i'm sure the only copper solutions they use are in fish only tanks if even because copper can damage the fish's reproductive organs and is deadly to reefs.

[bri74]

ok here is some pix

[rlcline76]

Gorgeous pics!
It isn't just chemicals you have to worry about, but parasite loads as well. My LFS has so many QTs and does not copper treat the other tanks, to my knowledge. But that doesn't mean that I toss his water in my tank. If is isn't your water from your tanks, you don't know what is floating in there!

[Tonz of fun]

Originally Posted by reefnoob1991

Tonz of fun if the SG's are different then they get shocked upon getting in the water. You need to add 1/2 a cup twice in 10 min intervals after floating for 30 minutes. And i'm sure the only copper solutions they use are in fish only tanks if even because copper can damage the fish's reproductive organs and is deadly to reefs.

Do you think before you talk? You said what I have been saying. I also said it might be a problem if the urchin was in a tank other then the reef tank at the lfs. ie. fish only. thus there might be copper solutions in the water. You are arguing with me but you have the same viewpoint. Everyone has a different opinion on acclimating. I perfer drip you think its ok to add a full cup of new water every ten mintues. It seems like you are following me around and posting were I post. You must be a only child.

[reefnoob1991]

I respond based off of what is said...I don't try and argue with anyone.

Just put the whole bag in your tank untile water temps have adjusted in tanke it out of the lfs bag and put into your tank.

I was just suggesting adding half a cup because it's easier than drip acclimating and less time confusing. And no i'm not an only child.

[TreeHugger74]

That's a beaut. of a lion Bri!

[bri74]

thanks alot im thinking snowflake eel next what does everyone think?