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Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/02/2008, 07:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 940
Posted By scuba kid
While I had a very small one, he ate live brine...

While I had a very small one, he ate live brine and blackworms.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/01/2008, 04:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 940
Posted By scuba kid
Yeah, I've seen them while snorkeling in...

Yeah, I've seen them while snorkeling in saltwater.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/30/2007, 11:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 940
Posted By scuba kid
Looks like a hogchoker (Trinectes maculatus).

Looks like a hogchoker (Trinectes maculatus).
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/30/2007, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,184
Posted By scuba kid
Looks like a grey trigger to me too. For...

Looks like a grey trigger to me too.

For comparision...

http://www.scubasuperpower.com/picturegallery/minguelltrigger.jpg
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/27/2007, 12:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,015
Posted By scuba kid
Crappy camera + bad lighting = terrible quality...

Crappy camera + bad lighting = terrible quality pics.

I couldn't get any decent pics of him (especially sincehe wouldnt stop moving) so I took a terrible quality video instead so he can be seen a...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/26/2007, 01:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,015
Posted By scuba kid
Well I picked up the little guy today. His color...

Well I picked up the little guy today. His color was nice, no signs of stress or disease, and he had a full belly. He was also very aware of me standing in front of the tank gazing at him and he gave...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/25/2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,956
Posted By scuba kid
Awesome little bamboo! Nice snowflake eel, too!...

Awesome little bamboo! Nice snowflake eel, too! Can't wait to see more pics. :)
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/24/2007, 06:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 974
Posted By scuba kid
Re: keep them well fed!

Well if you're worried about being criticized, you obviously know you're doing something wrong. ;)

Its not a matter of feeding, its a matter of space. A 135 gallon tank is not physically large...
Forum: Cephalopods 12/24/2007, 03:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,863
Posted By scuba kid
Have been for months.

Have been for months.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/24/2007, 01:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,015
Posted By scuba kid
Thanks very much! I have read through your...

Thanks very much! I have read through your article several times already. Great information. :)

By the way, I saw you speak at the Northeast Council of Aquarium Societies meeting last March in...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/24/2007, 11:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,015
Posted By scuba kid
Well, I called the LFS and they're gonna hold him...

Well, I called the LFS and they're gonna hold him for me until the 26th. Now I just hafta do a little tank maintenance and it'll be ready to go for him. Can't wait. :)


Thanks for the help all! I...
Forum: Cephalopods 12/24/2007, 09:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,863
Posted By scuba kid
Where did you find it? I've been looking for...

Where did you find it?
I've been looking for one for quite some time now, with no luck.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/24/2007, 08:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By scuba kid
A lot of fish rub their tails against others as a...

A lot of fish rub their tails against others as a threat, to say "this is my territory." I've see a lot of fish do this...damsels, clowns, tangs...My sixline soapfish does this to new additions.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/23/2007, 11:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 382
Posted By scuba kid
Well in CT you can catch some yourself. When...

Well in CT you can catch some yourself.
When the whether warms up you should have no problem getting a nice amount. I do it every summer to feed my larger fish, especially groupers.
However, when...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/23/2007, 11:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,015
Posted By scuba kid
Yep, he's by himself at the LFS. Only because he...

Yep, he's by himself at the LFS. Only because he would eat the other fish they stock though, i think. lol

If necessary, I would be willing to target feed.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/23/2007, 09:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,015
Posted By scuba kid
As I said, I only have the 4 or so inch soapfish....

As I said, I only have the 4 or so inch soapfish. All other fish would be added after the Fu Manchu, so I'm not too concerned about him snacking on tank mates. :)

I'm really just wondering about...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/23/2007, 06:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,015
Posted By scuba kid
Alright thanks! :) Does anyone else have...

Alright thanks! :)

Does anyone else have some thought on it? :)
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/23/2007, 03:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,015
Posted By scuba kid
I know it was definitely a Fu Manchu and full...

I know it was definitely a Fu Manchu and full grown they reach about 5 inches.
I know $80 is more than a lot of online places sell them for, but they are notoriously bad shippers and if I know it is...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/23/2007, 02:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,015
Posted By scuba kid
Fu Manchu

Walked into an LFS today to get some dog shampoo and of course I had to look at the fish. They actually had a nice selection of saltwater fish which is a little rare for this shop.

Anywho, they...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 10/11/2007, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By scuba kid
What is the ammonia reading? Have you added any...

What is the ammonia reading? Have you added any new inhabitants lately? What sieze tank and how large is the puffer? What is he eating?
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 10/10/2007, 06:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 452
Posted By scuba kid
Yeah, mid june is early. Best time is early fall....

Yeah, mid june is early. Best time is early fall. This year was especially late though.
fishome25: We'd especially like to find some angels and tangs. Where do you go collecting usually? Do you go...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 10/09/2007, 08:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 452
Posted By scuba kid
Thank you. We know Rhode Island spots as we...

Thank you.
We know Rhode Island spots as we have been collecting for a few years now, both snorkeling and seining, and go every year. We do come back with quite a variety, but this year basically...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 10/09/2007, 07:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 452
Posted By scuba kid
Actually, I'm in Rhode Island. Plently of good...

Actually, I'm in Rhode Island. Plently of good spots around here and collecting has been a family hobby for about 4 or 5 years now. But recently my family and I were interested in taking a trip down...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 10/09/2007, 04:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 452
Posted By scuba kid
Good spots?

I know its a bit late in the year, but just wondering where most people go collecting for tropicals. What are some good spots for seining and snorkeling?
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 09/30/2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 465
Posted By scuba kid
Sorry I can't help you with your dilemna....I...

Sorry I can't help you with your dilemna....I just wanted to comment on those amazing pics! Excellent photography skills. That last one including both is especially nice. :)
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