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ACBlinky
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Soft Coral Keepers
01/11/2008, 01:17 AM
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Thinning out mushrooms
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ACBlinky
You might also have luck removing some if you...
You might also have luck removing some if you point a powerhead at the colony -- shrooms will detach themselves if they don't like their location, and with any luck some will loosen up or let go and...
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Anemones & Clownfish
01/11/2008, 01:12 AM
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What is the Most Beautiful Clown Fish to you
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ACBlinky
There's nothing prettier than a nice GSM -- I've...
There's nothing prettier than a nice GSM -- I've seen some with strangely shaped or small fins, which I don't like, but a GSM like the ones posted in this thread is a sight to behold. Punch and Judy...
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Reef Fishes
01/11/2008, 12:59 AM
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My Rare Dream Fish is in My tank!!!!!!!!!!!!
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3,159
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ACBlinky
I don't know how much is absorbed into frozen...
I don't know how much is absorbed into frozen foods, but marines (unlike FW fish) do drink their water so even if it's floating around in the water column it will end up in the fish eventually. If he...
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The Lounge
01/11/2008, 12:54 AM
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Falconry Pics
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ACBlinky
WOW, those are stunning birds. I've been...
WOW, those are stunning birds. I've been interested in falconry for a while, reading about it a bit, and hope some day I can spend a day with someone who has a falcon, to see what it's like -- it's...
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Reef Discussion
01/11/2008, 12:23 AM
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Shy dottyback -- will I ever see my new fish?
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ACBlinky
Four days -- we bought him on Monday. ...
Four days -- we bought him on Monday.
Thanks for the replies guys, I guess I just needed a little reassurance -- I had a neon dotty when I had my 65g up and running and he was quite bold right...
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Other Invertebrates
01/10/2008, 10:47 PM
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pincushion urchin lifespan?
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5,188
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ACBlinky
Not sure if anyone's even reading this thread,...
Not sure if anyone's even reading this thread, but I'm going to update just in case ;)
I woke up this morning to find Speedy halfway up on the back glass -- positive confirmation that he is indeed...
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Reef Discussion
01/10/2008, 10:38 PM
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Shy dottyback -- will I ever see my new fish?
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1,288
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ACBlinky
Shy dottyback -- will I ever see my new fish?
I just purchased a beautiful Pseudochromis dilectus dottyback, and he's a painfully shy fish. I'm used to dottys being obnoxious, gutsy and even mean fish, but this guy seems really reserved. He's in...
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Reef Fishes
01/10/2008, 10:27 PM
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My Rare Dream Fish is in My tank!!!!!!!!!!!!
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3,159
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ACBlinky
I'm not sure if this is a good idea with these...
I'm not sure if this is a good idea with these particular fish or not, but I thought I'd mention it anyway -- maybe someone more knowledgeable can give their thoughts, or you can do some research.
...
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Reef Discussion
01/10/2008, 10:18 PM
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The "Everything is OK" Thread
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ACBlinky
What a great thread idea! My 30g is a very KISS...
What a great thread idea!
My 30g is a very KISS setup with a pair of maroons and a few inverts - it has some pest anemones and microalgaes, but they kind of fit the tank's theme (everything in the...
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Reef Discussion
01/10/2008, 10:02 PM
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How do you get your thread so interesting
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ACBlinky
If you want a thread to get attention and...
If you want a thread to get attention and meaningful replies, my advice is to:
1) Make sure the title actually says what the thread is about. I seldom read threads with titles like 'help' or...
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Reef Fishes
01/10/2008, 06:09 PM
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My Rare Dream Fish is in My tank!!!!!!!!!!!!
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3,159
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ACBlinky
Re: My Rare Dream Fish is in My tank!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think you've got yourself one heck of a gorgeous fish! I know nothing about these guys, but he sure is gorgeous. Congrats on the deal, I hope he does really well for you -- it must feel amazing to...
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New to the Hobby
01/10/2008, 06:03 PM
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agressive or reef?
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ACBlinky
Why not turn the tank into a nano reef and add a...
Why not turn the tank into a nano reef and add a small, aggressive fish? You could house a frogfish, dottyback, pair of clowns (if you're after attitude, some clowns can be VERY aggressive),...
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Reef Discussion
01/10/2008, 05:56 PM
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Fastest Growing Softies
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ACBlinky
We lost all our delicate corals (mostly LPS) in a...
We lost all our delicate corals (mostly LPS) in a disastrous house move, and what survived was all the hardy, fast-growing corals. Our 90g is filled with low-growing, fast-reproducing corals -- I...
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Reef Discussion
01/09/2008, 08:07 PM
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Soaking powerheads
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ACBlinky
What I do is soak my pumps in a 5g salt bucket. I...
What I do is soak my pumps in a 5g salt bucket. I use half hot water, half white vinegar for about half an hour, and then plug them in and run them for a bit. Even a big pump should be okay,...
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New to the Hobby
01/09/2008, 08:00 PM
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Mechanical Filtration, Or Not?
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493
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ACBlinky
After seeing what collects in my filter sock I...
After seeing what collects in my filter sock I elected to continue using one even though it adds a small daily chore. What I do is switch it out for a clean one at feeding time -- I'm at the tank...
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The Lounge
01/09/2008, 11:31 AM
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Gray Hair????
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ACBlinky
I've found a total of three grey (white actually)...
I've found a total of three grey (white actually) hairs on my head. My hair is very long, and I don't dye it and don't plan to start so... if they're starting now, I guess there's not a lot I can do....
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Reef Discussion
01/09/2008, 10:58 AM
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What could this be? ID please...
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ACBlinky
I'd guess it's some type of worm. You could ask...
I'd guess it's some type of worm. You could ask in the invert forum, LeslieH hangs out there and she's an expert on all things worm-related :)
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Reef Discussion
01/09/2008, 10:55 AM
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How to clear dusty water? (pics)
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ACBlinky
A skimmer will help, and any mechanical filtering...
A skimmer will help, and any mechanical filtering you can do (filter sock, floss, etc.) will also do its part, but the best, fastest way to clear a tank IME is with a diatom filter. Some LFSs will...
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Reef Discussion
01/09/2008, 10:50 AM
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Trusting people with your tank
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1,201
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ACBlinky
That's brilliant! You guys are very smart, I'm...
That's brilliant! You guys are very smart, I'm going to make up a binder for anyone who has to care for our tanks when we're gone.
Shekki - that man had NO business 'delegating' to a 9-year-old...
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New to the Hobby
01/09/2008, 10:42 AM
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24
Let it FLOOOOWWWW
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1,637
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ACBlinky
Ah, too bad then. Any way that 75g can be...
Ah, too bad then. Any way that 75g can be upgraded to a longer tank? A hippo is likely to be quite stressed living in a 48" tank, even as a baby. They're much more of an open-water fish than most...
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Other Invertebrates
01/09/2008, 10:35 AM
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4
pincushion urchin lifespan?
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5,188
Posted By
ACBlinky
Just to update... I hesitate to say...
Just to update...
I hesitate to say anything, but I think Speedy might still be alive. I left him in the tank because I wasn't sure initially, and I did see nassarius moving toward and around him...
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Reef Fishes
01/09/2008, 01:14 AM
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Pseudochromis dilectus vs. steenei
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929
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ACBlinky
I believe steenei's teeth are much larger, but...
I believe steenei's teeth are much larger, but according to what I've read, when they're juvis their teeth aren't nearly as pronounced as when they're adults.
I got a good look at my fish today...
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New to the Hobby
01/09/2008, 01:09 AM
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10
Film on glass....
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966
Posted By
ACBlinky
Every tank gets film algae, though some more than...
Every tank gets film algae, though some more than others. Right now I have no snails in my 90g so I'm doing all the work, and I'm using the MagFloat about every 48h. I find that cleaning the glass...
Forum:
New to the Hobby
01/09/2008, 01:04 AM
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24
Let it FLOOOOWWWW
Views:
1,637
Posted By
ACBlinky
I'd aim for 25x turnover, maybe a bit more. I'm...
I'd aim for 25x turnover, maybe a bit more. I'm using two Tunze NanoStream 6045s on my 90g and love them -- combined with the return from the sump (~500-600gph) these two tiny pumps are providing all...
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New to the Hobby
01/08/2008, 11:22 PM
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10
Does background color affect fish color?
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1,069
Posted By
ACBlinky
I think different colours may affect your...
I think different colours may affect your perception of the fishes' colours, but with marine fish choosing a black or blue background shouldn't make a difference to their actual colours.
I use...
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