Dentoid's Reeforama - Page 68

Dentoid · 11-01-2007, 11:48 PM

Kathy, yes it is progressing as they age. Here is a picture when I first got them, in Jan. 2007, as tank raised True perculas.

And now.

Thanks to everyone else!

I'd karma ya, but...

Cheeks, I have been fortunate that my Cherub is well behaved. I hope it stays that way.

Drew, I know I have other Gorillas, but none like the one I pulled out the other week!

Jeff, I have had no problems with my Longnose hawk. Like I said, I don't know what happened to my peppermints. My gut is that the fire shrimps killed them. Those fires are aggressive. They chase my cleaner shrimp.

framerguy · 11-01-2007, 11:53 PM

I had the Hawaiian Hawkfish. His mouth was much bigger that the longnose. My guess is that's the difference. They'll eat what ever will fit in their mouths, like most fish.
Those percs are beautiful. It's cool how much blacker they've become. You're such a good daddy!

kathywithbirds · 11-01-2007, 11:53 PM

huh, now that's interesting. I wonder if they'll eventually become all black. Do you know if this is common for onyxes or BW percs, starting out as "regularly" colored and becoming blacker as they age?

ScubaDrew · 11-05-2007, 03:04 PM

Anyone know the answer to Kathy's question? I'm interested too...

michael_cb_125 · 11-05-2007, 03:20 PM

Im not sure but when I got my first perc, he was all orange, now he is very black.It would be cool if they turn all black.

Doot77 · 11-05-2007, 04:32 PM

There is a guy here in DeKalb, IL where I live that breeds Onyx clowns and he is known around the country as one of the best when it comes to these fish. I'm waiting until my tank is a little more mature to pick up a pair from him. Dentoid are these by chance from Rod's Reef? Here is a link to his site so you others can read up on them too. Rods-Reef - Live Stock

mps9506 · 11-05-2007, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dentoid

Here are a couple of pictures I snapped recently.

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Great picture...
But you have a daredevil of an angel there. I'm assuming he is sticking his head into a propeller?

cheeks69 · 11-05-2007, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kathywithbirds

huh, now that's interesting. I wonder if they'll eventually become all black. Do you know if this is common for onyxes or BW percs, starting out as "regularly" colored and becoming blacker as they age?

True Onyx Perculas will become all black with the white bars of course and their pectoral/ventral fins are the only part that will remain orange, if I remember correctly.

BTW Scott I think it's time to soak the Vortech in some vinegar...

I love how the Hawkfish perch/pose, great shot !

Craig Manoukian · 11-05-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dentoid

Thanks to everyone else!

I'd karma ya, but....

Can't hide behind that any more!

Pictures are stellar and your livestock looks super helthy!

JFK_Jr · 11-05-2007, 07:57 PM

Sup Scott...

I got a chance today to catch up on your chronicle. I really like what you've done with the place!

Oh yeah... Robert is right... clean that powerhead before it breaks on you!

Dentoid · 11-06-2007, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Doot77

There is a guy here in DeKalb, IL where I live that breeds Onyx clowns and he is known around the country as one of the best when it comes to these fish. I'm waiting until my tank is a little more mature to pick up a pair from him. Dentoid are these by chance from Rod's Reef? Here is a link to his site so you others can read up on them too. Rods-Reef - Live Stock

I got them from one of my LFS, The Marine Scene. I don't know where they got them. They were sold as "True Perculas".

Dentoid · 11-06-2007, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mps9506

Great picture...
But you have a daredevil of an angel there. I'm assuming he is sticking his head into a propeller?

The Vortech was off at the time. Otherwise the hawkfish would not be sitting there!

The fish like to pick at the algae that grows on the inside.

vdituri · 11-06-2007, 11:02 PM

Your longnose makes mine look like he needs a midnight snack.
Plump little bugger.

Dentoid · 11-06-2007, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cheeks69

BTW Scott I think it's time to soak the Vortech in some vinegar...

I love how the Hawkfish perch/pose, great shot !

When I was at MACNA I asked the Echotech saleman if I should clean off the coraline algae and he said no need to. I'm thinking he was wrong. What do salesmen know anyway!

I'll clean them straight away!

BigAl07 · 11-06-2007, 11:05 PM

He said NO because the sooner it builds up and binds the impeller the sooner SOMETHING wears out and you have to replace parts/pump.

11-01-2007, 11:48 PM	#1006 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama Kathy, yes it is progressing as they age. Here is a picture when I first got them, in Jan. 2007, as tank raised True perculas. And now. Thanks to everyone else! I'd karma ya, but... Cheeks, I have been fortunate that my Cherub is well behaved. I hope it stays that way. Drew, I know I have other Gorillas, but none like the one I pulled out the other week! Jeff, I have had no problems with my Longnose hawk. Like I said, I don't know what happened to my peppermints. My gut is that the fire shrimps killed them. Those fires are aggressive. They chase my cleaner shrimp. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

11-01-2007, 11:53 PM	#1007 (permalink)
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11-05-2007, 03:04 PM	#1009 (permalink)
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11-05-2007, 03:20 PM	#1010 (permalink)
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11-05-2007, 04:32 PM	#1011 (permalink)
Doot77 Scopas Tang Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DeKalb, IL Posts: 467 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama There is a guy here in DeKalb, IL where I live that breeds Onyx clowns and he is known around the country as one of the best when it comes to these fish. I'm waiting until my tank is a little more mature to pick up a pair from him. Dentoid are these by chance from Rod's Reef? Here is a link to his site so you others can read up on them too. Rods-Reef - Live Stock __________________ Matt ________________________________ 110 Gallon Oceanic with dual corner overflows and 40 gal Oceanic 150 Sump Livestock : - 1 Mystery Wrasse, 1 Fairy Wrasse, 1 Royal Gramma, 1 Diamond Watchman Goby, 2 Turbo Snails, 6 Nassarius Snails, 1 Fighting Conch, 6 Dwarf Blue Legged Crabs & 6 Dwarf Zebra Crabs, 3 Emerald Crabs, 1 Purple Reef Lobster, 1 Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 1 Red Sea Star, 1 Brittle Star, 1 Sand Sifting Star Fish 20 gal Quarantine tank Doot's Reef Chronicle

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11-06-2007, 11:02 PM	#1018 (permalink)
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