The 90 gallon Road Trip
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aquaman3680
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Thanks Craig!
I really like the sailfins, they are awsome fish but would it get along with my tank mates?
I am having a bit of a flat worm outbreak, is there any fish or invert that I can buy that will eat them?
I really like the sailfins, they are awsome fish but would it get along with my tank mates?
I am having a bit of a flat worm outbreak, is there any fish or invert that I can buy that will eat them?
lcstorc
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Hmm not sure what your current inhabitants are. Mine is pretty passive but you should not add one if you already have a tang of the same body style (Yellow, and purple tangs come to mind on that one but there are certainly others.
Another thing to keep in mind is their adult size. I have read various numbers but the largest one was 16in in the wild. If mine even comes close I will either need a serious upgrade or have to part with it. With my current 6ft 125 I wouldn't want anything over maybe 10in.
Another thing to keep in mind is their adult size. I have read various numbers but the largest one was 16in in the wild. If mine even comes close I will either need a serious upgrade or have to part with it. With my current 6ft 125 I wouldn't want anything over maybe 10in.
Craig Manoukian
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Sailfins can get 15" long. Need a 200+ tank long-term to accomodate their growth.
aquaman3680
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Lynn, I also love the sailfins but I am kind of leaning toward a kole tang. I just cant find one.
I had a sailfin before I moved for about 2 years. He only grew about 1-2 inches in that time peroid. I also have a blue tang now that is about 3 inches eats like a pig and is 5 years old. I personally dont believe that a sailfin would get to be 15+ inches in a large tank. Although it is possible but not likely
Matt
I had a sailfin before I moved for about 2 years. He only grew about 1-2 inches in that time peroid. I also have a blue tang now that is about 3 inches eats like a pig and is 5 years old. I personally dont believe that a sailfin would get to be 15+ inches in a large tank. Although it is possible but not likely
Matt
Craig Manoukian
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I've seen a good 13" sailfin an a 300 galklon aquarium, spectacular fish.
Make sure you get a deep velvety purple Kole specimen with a plump belly. Pale purple and thin smacks of cyonide harvesting.
Make sure you get a deep velvety purple Kole specimen with a plump belly. Pale purple and thin smacks of cyonide harvesting.
aquaman3680
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I have decided to hold off on a new fish addition for awhile...
Although I do have a new addition. I bought a new torch from a store a couple days ago....it was more of a rescue.
Here it is....Along with some others
The algae is getting more covered up by coral
Matt
Although I do have a new addition. I bought a new torch from a store a couple days ago....it was more of a rescue.
Here it is....Along with some others
The algae is getting more covered up by coral
Matt
Craig Manoukian
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Awesome corals and photos to boot!
aquaman3680
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Thanks Craig
Bikinibottom
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I may have to spring for a bigger tank. I have a sea clone skimmer. Marine Eclipse w/ bio wheel filter.
aquaman3680
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Yeah I love the space my tank provides...
I have just one question... One of my anthias is swimming funny always pointing down. And his stomach is huge almost like it is filled with air... Any ideas why?
I have a new addition as of yesterday
I purchased a long tentacle plate yesterday... Here are some pictures of it
Matt
I have just one question... One of my anthias is swimming funny always pointing down. And his stomach is huge almost like it is filled with air... Any ideas why?
I have a new addition as of yesterday
I purchased a long tentacle plate yesterday... Here are some pictures of it
Matt
aquaman3680
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Thanks Scott!
I added a new fish today...probably going to be my last other than a shrimp/goby pair... I must say that I went out of my comfort zone and bought it at petco... He was already eating and only 6 bucks... how could I say no? Here he is
Matt
I added a new fish today...probably going to be my last other than a shrimp/goby pair... I must say that I went out of my comfort zone and bought it at petco... He was already eating and only 6 bucks... how could I say no? Here he is
Matt
saltwaterfarm
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Great tank and pics! How's the anthia? I know it is possible for goldfish to swallow air and it causes some equilibrium issues...
aquaman3680
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Thanks, the anthias are all great except that one. He eats great but it just has like an air belly and swims awkward, does anyone know what causes this or if this can be overcome?
HAHA...They had about 7 in a little 10 gallon tank...kinda sad but true. This fish is actually a dragonet...so yes they eat pods but they tend to stay more in the sand rather than on the rocks... These fish have great personality and are rarely hiding. Im not sure why it is called a scooter blenny though...
Thanks! I hope this home works out for the better for him... I don't know if we just have a good petco or what, but my mom bought a green toadstool there and it is already doing great. Does anyone else have good petco's?
Matt
Craig Manoukian
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My female Gold Barred Marron of the mated pair given to Rougiem was a Petco rescue from a tank with two triggers and ten dead Maroons. She was hiding at the top water line behind the powerhead and would have been a 3/4" gonner for sure. She is know about 3 - 4" long.
aquaman3680
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Yeah, sometimes Petco stuff just needs some TLC... but I have to say that its not worth the risk of the diseases that can come off their fish. The other day when I got the fish one of the employees in the fish section was telling some guy that was going to set up a 'docile' reef tank that a Sohal tang was one of the most docile fish and would not harm a thing in the tank... Once the employee left I forced myself to go tell him the truth before he made a huge mistake.
Well anyways I got some new SPS today from a place called http://www.madfragsonline.com. They have great customer service, not a lot of stock but great prices! Here are some of the things that I purchased... All arrived alive and well!
For both of those 1" montis it was $25
I have a feeling that this milli will color up nicely
This frag I got from a LFS for free. The colony that the guy fragged it off of is really nice... Is this some type of tort?
Here are just some pictures
If you look back at earlier pictures of this one you can see how fast it grows
The algae is almost all gone
Early Morning
During Day
This little guy has such personality!
Matt
Well anyways I got some new SPS today from a place called http://www.madfragsonline.com. They have great customer service, not a lot of stock but great prices! Here are some of the things that I purchased... All arrived alive and well!
For both of those 1" montis it was $25
I have a feeling that this milli will color up nicely
This frag I got from a LFS for free. The colony that the guy fragged it off of is really nice... Is this some type of tort?
Here are just some pictures
If you look back at earlier pictures of this one you can see how fast it grows
The algae is almost all gone
Early Morning
During Day
This little guy has such personality!
Matt