http://www.lareefs.com/ LA Reefs - Specializing in WYSIWYG Live Corals, Macro Algae, and Inverts for Reef Aquariums - en 1440 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 01:11:50 -0400 Zen-Cart 1.2.x RSS 2.0 Feed Copyright (c) 2008 John Marsh estrange@gmail.com (John Marsh) http://www.lareefs.com/ http://www.lareefs.com/favicon.ico http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=38&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=38 Visit our Crocea Gallery page to get an idea of the selection we get. All our clams are handpicked to ensure for beauty and health. http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=38 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 01:11:50 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=2 Chaetomorpha, the king of all macroalgae! Chaeto is fast and great way to reduce phosphates and nitrates as well as other nutrients. It’s sometimes referred to as spaghetti or billow pad macro algae due to the way it grows. If you’ve ever been fishing and severely tangled up your line this is how it grows. This macro is great for beginners because it doesn’t ever break apart and disintegrate in your tank due to low nutrients or low lighting. Furthermore, it’s extremely hardy and will thrive in many various conditions. The growth rate is not as excessive as some Caulerpas but it significantly helps with micro algae such as the dreaded hair algae. We’ve searched around for a very long time getting this macroalgae from other hobbyist. We finally selected a strain and we believe it’s one of the most fastest and effective strains available. This macro can be placed into main tank as well. Chaeto doesn’t have the ability to attach to rocks like most other macro algae so it’s very easy to harvest and completely remove. Lighting recommendations: -5,500k-10k bulb -1.5 watts or more per gallon http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:26:38 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=112&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=112 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=112 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:28:08 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=122&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=122 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=122 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:27:43 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=82&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=82 Buyer will receive exact coral in the picture. http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=82 Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:02:58 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=120&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=120 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=120 Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:02:24 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=20&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=20 Live sand is the second source of natural filtration a reef tank uses next to live rock. Live sand is simply a special medium where certain benefiting bacteria and creatures can thrive by consuming waste produced by corals or fishes. Once a live sand bed is established, they can do a good job at converting ammonia to nitrate. Although having high amounts of nitrates is undesirable, having ammonia is infinite times worse. Therefore, it's important to speed up the process of converting ammonia to nitrite and finally to nitrate. Worms and other critters may also be generated from the live sand bed such for fishes and corals. If using the sand bed for this purpose it's a good idea to keep the sand in a sump where predators can't decimate the population. With that being said, it's still a good idea to keep one or two inches of sand in the main tank even if there is sand in the refugium. Sand works well in trapping detritus in, and without it the bottom of the tank can look unpleasing due to the build up of detritus. If using the bare bottom method it's a good idea to have lots of flow at the bottom of the tank and a method to filter out the detritus from the tank. This can be done simply with a hand on back filter or an overflow to the sump. Roughly .5 to 1.5 pounds of live sand per gallon of water is sufficient enough for a reef aquarium. If running a nano reef, it's best to have as much water as possible so 3 inch + sand beds are not recommended in smaller tanks. It's better to have the stability of having more water. It's not necessary to add 100% live sand to a tank because seeding with live sand with regular sand generally works well. This can be a 50/50% mix or even 25% live sand and 75% sand. It's a good idea to get live sand from various sources as long as the source is healthy. In general, the higher the flow in the tank the higher the grain size should be. Otherwise, sand storms will occur from small grain sized sand and too much flow. Sugar sized sand looks very nice but cannot tolerate high amounts of flow. Our live sand is seeded from a collection from various hobbyists over couple years. Our sand is sold for the purpose of seeding and there is a maximum of 5 pounds to a single. The live sand will be coming from our systems and therefore, we can only sell a limited amount per week. http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=20 Sat, 28 Jul 2007 05:13:38 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=5 A rarity in the reef hobby. This macroalgae resembles Caulerpa racemosa (grape Caulerpa) but is actually not related at all. The proper name for this red macro is Botryocladia. Reefers can safely place them in the main aquarium. However some herbivores might be tempted to nip at the plant. They tolerate high to low lighting and tolerate low to very high flow. There is a 3 inch strand that somehow attached to the nozzle of a powerhead and it's still growing despite being violently moved. http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5 Sat, 28 Jul 2007 05:02:32 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=113&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=113 A very vibrant piece. If you are looking for Sunset Montis for a good price this is a nice alternative for a huge fraction of the price. The polyps are green but not as pronounced. http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=113 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:14:46 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=109&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=109 Buyer will receive exact whole coral in the picture. http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=109 Sat, 21 Jul 2007 16:27:52 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=108&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=108 The exact name of the species is unkown. Please contact us if you have and ID. This macro grows on live rock and is one of the hardiest macroalgae around. It has a rubbery texture and grows in branches resembling flame patterns. http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=108 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 03:56:12 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=95&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=95 Buyer will receive exact coral in the picture. Sun corals (Tubastrea): Sun corals generally come in 3 colors. Black being the rarest then followed by yellow, pink then orange. It’s important to feed these corals as they don’t use any photosynthesis. Meaty foods such as krill and brine shrimp are a good choice. Their polyp extension varies from coral to coral but generally come out at night. We have found that after a few weeks of acclimation in their new home they will also come out during the day. Type: Large Polyp Stony Lighting Requirements: Sun Corals depend 100% on feeding. Aggressiveness: Peaceful Video: Sun coral generally open up the most at night. They can stretch out a good inch or inch and half to catch food. http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=95 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 03:54:26 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=100&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=100 Buyer will receive the exact whole piece in the picture on its live rock. http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=100 Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:32:51 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=85&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=85 A wonderful macro to feed herbivores and also great for nutrient export. size: 6 Inch Portion http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=85 Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:30:19 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=106&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=106 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=106 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:03:44 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=105&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=105 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=105 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:03:24 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=16&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=16 The macro is actually green in color but it reflects back the color of the lights and that's why the Saragassum looks blue in the picture. http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=16 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:46:50 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=60&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=60 Comes mounted on a piece of live rock. http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=60 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 16:39:08 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=83&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=83 Measurement: 1.5 inch. General Information: These are temperate creatures and should be kept at low temperatures. We are keeping these in tanks that peak at about 75 degrees Fahrenheit with a successful term of 7 months and going. They seem to reproduce by spitting out babies through their mouth instead of splitting themselves found commonly in anemones found in the hobby. They can be fed a variety of meaty food such as Mysis. If you can hand catch pods in your tank that also works great and is what we usually do. Check out the feeding video below if you are curious or really bored. http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=83 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:18:39 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=102&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=102 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=102 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 05:39:19 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=103&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=103 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=103 Fri, 08 Jun 2007 21:22:47 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=90&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=90 There are some beautiful and hard to find mushrooms on this rock. The picture speaks for itself. Buyer will receive the whole piece in the picture. http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=90 Fri, 18 May 2007 12:51:35 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=8&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=8 Shipping cost is included in the price via UPS Ground with insurance included. http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=8 Sat, 05 May 2007 02:14:48 -0400 http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=118&language=en http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=118 A very rare and beautiful large piece. Buyer will receive exact whole piece shown in the picture. http://www.lareefs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=118 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:50:31 -0400