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Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 01/11/2008, 08:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,190
Posted By mikchabe
Thanks! Looking forward to getting to know...

Thanks! Looking forward to getting to know everyone.

Mike
Forum: Other Invertebrates 01/09/2008, 08:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,425
Posted By mikchabe
The coral banded shrimp would probably go after...

The coral banded shrimp would probably go after the other shrimp, but there are a couple of related species that are much smaller. One is the golden coral banded shrimp, and the other is a blue...
Forum: Other Invertebrates 01/07/2008, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 597
Posted By mikchabe
My experience is that coral banded shrimps are...

My experience is that coral banded shrimps are not aggressive. The two I have now (in separate tanks) hide most of the time and don't show any aggression towards my fish or other shrimp.

I've...
Forum: Other Invertebrates 12/18/2007, 09:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 637
Posted By mikchabe
I had a similar problem a while back when using a...

I had a similar problem a while back when using a phosphate remover (don't remember which product). Some may leach chemicals into the aquarium that harm the animals, especially if you are using...
Forum: Other Invertebrates 12/18/2007, 09:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 408
Posted By mikchabe
I've noticed the temperature problem when drip...

I've noticed the temperature problem when drip acclimating for long periods of time too - the water in the bucket cools off too much.

Also next time, check the salinity of your tank AND the water...
Forum: Other Invertebrates 12/10/2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 443
Posted By mikchabe
great article - very helpful. thanks.

great article - very helpful. thanks.
Forum: Other Invertebrates 12/09/2007, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 438
Posted By mikchabe
I've had some tube anemones for about a year and...

I've had some tube anemones for about a year and a half now.

Mine seem to prefer low currents ("a" on your scale). I had them under higher currents for a while and they didn't to like it. They...
Forum: Other Invertebrates 12/09/2007, 08:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 443
Posted By mikchabe
Question Harlequin Shrimp Pairs

Hi,

I used to have a pair of Harlequin Shrimps (bought them that way), and unfortunately I lost one.

Can I buy a second Harlequin Shrimp, or would they fight (like Coral Banded Shrimps)?
...
Forum: Other Invertebrates 12/01/2007, 08:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 413
Posted By mikchabe
Probably the salinity swings (1.03 is pretty...

Probably the salinity swings (1.03 is pretty high). Shrimps are sensitive to water changes.

If your aquarium does not have a cover, you might look into one to reduce the evaporation.

Hope...
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/01/2007, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 306
Posted By mikchabe
I'm very happy with my AquaPods/Metal Halides,...

I'm very happy with my AquaPods/Metal Halides, and am planning on buying one more.

I did have some problems with a couple of JBJs I used to own - had to replace fans multiple times and had to...
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/30/2007, 09:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 306
Posted By mikchabe
I have two AquaPods with metal halides. They...

I have two AquaPods with metal halides. They came with glass covers so the evaporation is less than other aquariums I have without covers, and my fish don't jump out.
Forum: Other Invertebrates 10/20/2007, 12:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 308
Posted By mikchabe
I've had three of them for about 1 1/2 years. ...

I've had three of them for about 1 1/2 years. They've been in a 10 gallon tank with the temp around 78-80 degrees. I have not heard of the "yearly reduction in temp", and they are still healthy. ...
Forum: Other Invertebrates 10/08/2007, 07:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 822
Posted By mikchabe
I have a Randalls goby and a tiger pistol shrimp...

I have a Randalls goby and a tiger pistol shrimp that have paired (although it took a couple weeks for this to happen after I added the goby). The goby is a little territorial and will chase away my...
Forum: Other Invertebrates 10/07/2007, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 778
Posted By mikchabe
My brittle stars will go after pellet food. They...

My brittle stars will go after pellet food. They get active at feeding time and crawl out of their hiding places to find it.
Forum: Other Invertebrates 10/02/2007, 07:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 319
Posted By mikchabe
I just bought a pair a couple weeks ago. They...

I just bought a pair a couple weeks ago. They were already a pair though, not sure if you can put two individuals together.

The tank is an 11 gallon, with anemone shrimp, pygmy gobies, and...
Forum: Other Invertebrates 09/28/2007, 09:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 362
Posted By mikchabe
I just watched my pair of Harlequin shrimp chase...

I just watched my pair of Harlequin shrimp chase away an Anemone shrimp. Its interesting to watch them wave their claws around. I never would have though of Harlequin shrimp as being aggressive.
Forum: Other Invertebrates 09/27/2007, 06:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 269
Posted By mikchabe
I have a tiger pistol shrimp (and another pistol...

I have a tiger pistol shrimp (and another pistol shrimp) and both are doing great. The tiger pistol shrimp hangs out with a randalls goby all the time.

I don't worry about them breaking the glass...
Forum: Other Invertebrates 09/25/2007, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 414
Posted By mikchabe
I'm not sure if sexy shrimp like rock anemones...

I'm not sure if sexy shrimp like rock anemones (I'm planning on buying some soon though), but my Periclimenes shrimp do like them.
Forum: Other Invertebrates 09/23/2007, 03:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 414
Posted By mikchabe
Question Rock Anemones

Hi all,

I have some anemone shrimps, and I would like to keep rock anemeones (Phymanthus sp.) for the shrimps. I would prefer the rock anemones so I won't have to worry as much about the anemones...
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