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Forum: Reef Fishes 01/08/2008, 05:25 PM
Replies: 977
Views: 119,683
Posted By meschaefer
The yellow belly Regal that I have had for three...

The yellow belly Regal that I have had for three weeks, passed yesterday morning. This fish was eating from the first day I brought him home, and was eating like a pig until two days ago. Three days...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/03/2008, 02:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,272
Posted By meschaefer
Any others out there with negatives on the...

Any others out there with negatives on the Majestic?
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/18/2007, 05:34 PM
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Posted By meschaefer
here is an update on my 4 inch, yellow belly from...

here is an update on my 4 inch, yellow belly from Sumatra.

He has been in the tank for a total of 8 days now. He is eating spirulina flakes (he was eating this at my suppliers), formula one, and...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/14/2007, 03:20 PM
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Views: 119,683
Posted By meschaefer
It seems that activity on this thread has fallen...

It seems that activity on this thread has fallen off a bit, and since it is full of so much useful information I thought I would post my recent experience.

A couple of days ago I picked up male...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/13/2007, 05:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 440
Posted By meschaefer
Chromis will kill each other off. I have heard...

Chromis will kill each other off. I have heard the "X #" is more stable, but find someone that has kept a group for two years.

Banggai cardinals can not be kept in groups, but most other...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 11/26/2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By meschaefer
Still available $400

Still available $400
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/22/2007, 12:36 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,148
Posted By meschaefer
Been awhile since I updated the thread, but I...

Been awhile since I updated the thread, but I have been busy and few strides have been made. This past weekend I put together a filter sock rack, made from 3/4 inch PVC. It is fairly simple in...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/16/2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 661
Posted By meschaefer
The ones that I saw where females. I liked the...

The ones that I saw where females. I liked the color of the Sri Lanka's much more than the Bali. Unfortunately he only had three from Sri Lanka, and I wanted at least 4 in the hopes that only one...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/16/2007, 12:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 661
Posted By meschaefer
I got a chance to see the two fish in person...

I got a chance to see the two fish in person tonight.

The ones from Sri Lanka are a much brighter orange, while the ones from Bali are a deeper color, that is shifted in the direction of red.
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/15/2007, 02:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 661
Posted By meschaefer
Thanks Carl, Is there a concern in regards...

Thanks Carl,

Is there a concern in regards to the health of the fish from either area due to collection practices? The fish from Bali cost about 1/3 less than the Sri Lanka fish, which off the...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/15/2007, 08:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 661
Posted By meschaefer
I have a source for the ones from Sri Lanka, as...

I have a source for the ones from Sri Lanka, as well as the ones from Bali. I havn't found a source from the ones from Africa or the Maldives.

You state that they have better color, what is the...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/14/2007, 11:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,279
Posted By meschaefer
The second angel is doing fantastic. He is...

The second angel is doing fantastic. He is alone, so he has the run of the tank and is very active. He has a lot room to stretch out in. I have been feeding him a little bit of cycoplpese and...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/14/2007, 09:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,279
Posted By meschaefer
Joyce, thanks for the input. To address some...

Joyce, thanks for the input.

To address some of your observations and thoughts.

Although the heater was a "small heater I had lying around" I am pretty confident that it is in good working...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/14/2007, 07:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 661
Posted By meschaefer
Lyretail Anthias: Sri Lanka or Bali?

I was looking at picking up 4 lyretail anthias and i have the choice between specemins from Sri Lanka or Bali. Can anybody tell me the difference? Collection methods, color variations etc?
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/14/2007, 04:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 391
Posted By meschaefer
I have never kept a P. hutchi, but my...

I have never kept a P. hutchi, but my understanding is that they are one of the more aggressive anthias and it is usually recommended to keep only one unless it is a larger tank.


Hopefully...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/13/2007, 04:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,279
Posted By meschaefer
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Forum: Reef Fishes 11/13/2007, 03:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,279
Posted By meschaefer
For clarification, so that you may understand my...

For clarification, so that you may understand my procedure .

I take the fish out the bag it came in and transfer the fish and the LFS water into a quart size Chinese soup container and place the...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/13/2007, 02:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,279
Posted By meschaefer
I watched both fish eat at the store, and I am...

I watched both fish eat at the store, and I am not sure what the water parameters of the LFS where. I used to test it when I got a new fish, but stopped when I started using a 3 hour acclimation...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/13/2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,279
Posted By meschaefer
The main display tank was at 1.021, remember that...

The main display tank was at 1.021, remember that the fish where acclimated to the display tank when I first got them.

In terms of using a piece of live rock, it is one of the things I have...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/13/2007, 12:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,279
Posted By meschaefer
Quarantine Procedure

I had posted this within a another thread, but thought I might get more help on this issue if I posted it as an independent thread.

I have always had problems with QT. Since I am just starting...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/13/2007, 10:58 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,148
Posted By meschaefer
Tragedy has struck, as I have lost the larger of...

Tragedy has struck, as I have lost the larger of the two Lammarcks Angels. This happened the night before last, but the smaller of the two is doing great. He is active and eagerly eats when fed.
...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/13/2007, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 419
Posted By meschaefer
Tragedy has struck, as I have lost the larger of...

Tragedy has struck, as I have lost the larger of the two Lammarcks Angels. This happened the night before last, but the smaller of the two is doing great. He is active and eagerly eats when fed.
...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/11/2007, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 419
Posted By meschaefer
Everything I have read on them indicates that it...

Everything I have read on them indicates that it is two females. The thick stripe extends from the dorsal down to the bottom of the tail, while the male does has strictly horizontal stripes

I am...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 11/11/2007, 01:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By meschaefer
Still available $450

Still available

$450
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/11/2007, 12:53 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,148
Posted By meschaefer
This is a close up of the tail of the larger one,...

This is a close up of the tail of the larger one, I really like the poka dot markings on the tails. This is the same picture as above but cropped and at full resolution, its hard to get a pic of...
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