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Forum: Reef Fishes 01/02/2008, 10:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 691
Posted By Dave Cox
Nori from the supermarket should make up the bulk...

Nori from the supermarket should make up the bulk of their diet. Whilst they wolf down mysis and krill, it's not really their diet in the wild and may lead to constipation if there is not enough...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/02/2008, 10:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 296
Posted By Dave Cox
Regals and Yellows are usually fine together. The...

Regals and Yellows are usually fine together. The Yellow will give the Regal a bit of grief to show him who's boss when he first goes in, but will soon settle down.

A word of caution, though -...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/28/2007, 06:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 813
Posted By Dave Cox
Congratulations on your sane and realistic...

Congratulations on your sane and realistic stocking !

Must be honest, when I read the thread title I kinda assumed this would be another guy trying to cram 5 or 6 tangs into a 180...

The two...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/24/2007, 07:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 806
Posted By Dave Cox
I provide nori EVERY day for my tangs. It's the...

I provide nori EVERY day for my tangs. It's the mainstay of most surgeonfishes diets and I believe its very important for their longterm wellbeing...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/18/2007, 08:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 662
Posted By Dave Cox
I ran a fish only with fake corals for a couple...

I ran a fish only with fake corals for a couple of years. Barring the first few months, I hated every minute of it. The 'corals' were a complete bugger to keep clean of algae, and although they were...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/29/2007, 07:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 357
Posted By Dave Cox
Rob, I have ; 12 Cleaner shrimp 8...

Rob,

I have ;

12 Cleaner shrimp
8 Peppermint shrimp
2 Blood shrimp
1 Pistol shrimp
20 Cerith snails
10 Nassarius snails
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/28/2007, 07:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 357
Posted By Dave Cox
Personally, in a tank of that size I'd look to...

Personally, in a tank of that size I'd look to add at least half a dozen cleaner shrimp.

They are superb scavengers as well as fish-cleaners, they're fun to watch, are happy in groups, and add...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/22/2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 594
Posted By Dave Cox
My RG is as good as gold with my 8 pep shrimps,...

My RG is as good as gold with my 8 pep shrimps, and ditto for my 10 emerald crabs...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/13/2007, 06:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 637
Posted By Dave Cox
I have a Regal, Yellow and Striated Tang in my...

I have a Regal, Yellow and Striated Tang in my 310. Toying with the idea of a Convict if I can find a nice one...

There's always a bit of posturing when a new Tang is introduced, a setting or...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/12/2007, 07:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 652
Posted By Dave Cox
Mine has grown from a half-inch to about 5 1/2"...

Mine has grown from a half-inch to about 5 1/2" in two and a half years...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/12/2007, 07:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 462
Posted By Dave Cox
When I introduced three 1/2" long Regals into my...

When I introduced three 1/2" long Regals into my system about 2 1/2 tears ago, they too didn't touch nori, despite other tank residents tucking in. They eventually got involved when they reached...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/30/2007, 08:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 374
Posted By Dave Cox
I've had miserable luck with Turbo's - once they...

I've had miserable luck with Turbo's - once they topple over, it's curtains.

A few serpent stars would be good, in my opinion. Absolutely fascinating creatures, and they appear to be great night...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 10/25/2007, 07:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 621
Posted By Dave Cox
A major con is any medication you might use in...

A major con is any medication you might use in the FOWLR will of course affect the reef.

A major pro is greatly increased water vol and hence stability.
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/24/2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 852
Posted By Dave Cox
Start with the biggest tank you can fit in ! ...

Start with the biggest tank you can fit in !

You've kept fish before so you aren't likely to abandon the hobby after a few months. If you buy a small tank I GUARANTEE you will want to upgrade...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/23/2007, 06:23 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,550
Posted By Dave Cox
You're not alone... I'm uncomfortable with...

You're not alone...

I'm uncomfortable with this.

Ethical arguements aside (and I have a problem there too, but I respect that it's MY problem), I just don't think it's a natural diet for...
Forum: Reef Fishes 10/22/2007, 05:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 657
Posted By Dave Cox
Always add seaweed (nori) for your tangs -...

Always add seaweed (nori) for your tangs - particularly YT's...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 09/24/2007, 05:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 488
Posted By Dave Cox
It concerns me that this guy bought so many quite...

It concerns me that this guy bought so many quite large fish in one visit - did he take them all away on the spot, or ask you to hold some for a while ?

Even with 700g of tank water, thats quite...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 09/17/2007, 05:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 528
Posted By Dave Cox
Go for as large as you possibly can fit and...

Go for as large as you possibly can fit and afford. It will save you money in the longterm - if you get smaller, you WILL want to upgrade within 6 months, I guarantee it !
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/05/2007, 09:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 710
Posted By Dave Cox
Get the biggest tank possible - coz within months...

Get the biggest tank possible - coz within months you'll be looking to upgrade !

Take a look at your budget. Double it.

Research everything - don't impulse buy livestock or equipment.
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/03/2007, 09:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 222
Posted By Dave Cox
Sadly I think this is one of those species that...

Sadly I think this is one of those species that its very, very hard to keep longterm - i.e. more than two years...

Some jump.

Some don't adapt fully to prepared foods and starve.

Some cause...
Forum: Reef Fishes 09/03/2007, 04:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 692
Posted By Dave Cox
Personally, I'd go for all-female and let nature...

Personally, I'd go for all-female and let nature take it's course, with one or two of the dominant ones switching to male in time.

Two reasons -

1/ It's fun to watch !

2/ A natural pecking...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/31/2007, 07:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 354
Posted By Dave Cox
There's a pretty good reef scene here in the UK. ...

There's a pretty good reef scene here in the UK.

www.ultimatereef.net is one of the more active UK forums.

I guess you'll find most things a lot more expensive, though...
Forum: Reef Fishes 08/31/2007, 05:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 342
Posted By Dave Cox
My Majestic Angel hid away for about a week when...

My Majestic Angel hid away for about a week when I added him a year or so ago... Every time he stuck his nose out, the Emperor darted at him, grunting furiously. They're fine now, however.

A...
Forum: Reef Fishes 08/29/2007, 05:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 426
Posted By Dave Cox
Reef safe and shrimp safe... Great little fish,...

Reef safe and shrimp safe... Great little fish, bags of personality.
Forum: Reef Fishes 08/27/2007, 06:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 832
Posted By Dave Cox
'But they're cheap so, whatever.' :mad2: ...

'But they're cheap so, whatever.' :mad2:

I'm sorry, but that remark is reprehensible.
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