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Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/06/2008, 09:33 PM
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Views: 1,126
Posted By Lrgclasper
It seems unlikely to be a water issue given that...

It seems unlikely to be a water issue given that your other critters are fine and you tested the water. Something in the water that was stong enough to knock off your lion and shark would likely...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/03/2008, 07:47 PM
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Views: 1,126
Posted By Lrgclasper
I once had a horn shark with a lionfish. One...

I once had a horn shark with a lionfish. One morning I found the shark dead and the lion with torn fins. Upon inspection, I found puncture wounds on the shark from the lion. Doesn't take a rocket...
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/31/2007, 02:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,588
Posted By Lrgclasper
I agree with Rick, I switched to RO water and...

I agree with Rick, I switched to RO water and after about a month the change in Algae growth was amazing- it basically just went away. Tap water has a lot of nasties like phosphates, and other...
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/28/2007, 04:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,588
Posted By Lrgclasper
What is your pH? Sometimes with a large influx of...

What is your pH? Sometimes with a large influx of organix matter you'll get a pH drop which can shock your bacteria. You might try adding some bacteria to "restart" your biofilter. Your nitrates...
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/28/2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,668
Posted By Lrgclasper
Sometimes with fowlr you'll get a build up of...

Sometimes with fowlr you'll get a build up of nutrients that will lower pH. I put in a degassing system (basically a wet dry) to help get rid of some of the CO2. I saw a vast improvement. It took...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 576
Posted By Lrgclasper
You may have a bunch of toxins on that rock due...

You may have a bunch of toxins on that rock due to the fire. Insurance company should cover?
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/27/2007, 03:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,319
Posted By Lrgclasper
Sharks don't have airbladders- they use liver oil...

Sharks don't have airbladders- they use liver oil and hyrdrodynamics to control position in the water column. It is likely the shark's rectum/instestine. Sometimes sharks will invert thier...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/26/2007, 01:45 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,715
Posted By Lrgclasper
One nice thing about whitespotted and brown...

One nice thing about whitespotted and brown banded is that they are reefdwelers are thus used to and seek out tight places to live and hide. They are amazing at how they can deal with tight spaces.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/21/2007, 09:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,974
Posted By Lrgclasper
Yet another shark thread down the tubes. Bummer....

Yet another shark thread down the tubes. Bummer. Hopefully the guy got enough information to help him take good care of his pets.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/21/2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,974
Posted By Lrgclasper
Sharks don't need as much food as most aquarists...

Sharks don't need as much food as most aquarists think due there ability to utilize a much higher proportion of the food they do eat. In fact those horns I gave away are now 13+ (not sure how old...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/20/2007, 04:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,974
Posted By Lrgclasper
Another note on the hornshark. Make sure it...

Another note on the hornshark. Make sure it doesn't come from Cali. You need to find one from south of the boarder.. Otherwise your dealing with a shark that inhabits cold water. Being that horn...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/20/2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,974
Posted By Lrgclasper
Good luck finding a horn shark 4' long;...

Good luck finding a horn shark 4' long; especially if you get a male. A 4' max length would have to be a female and a well fed one at that. The majority are no greater than 3 and you can restrict...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/20/2007, 04:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 429
Posted By Lrgclasper
I kept Grape caulerpa in my shark tank for years...

I kept Grape caulerpa in my shark tank for years and actually really liked the stuff because it grew so fast and really helps with Nitrates. It would a-sexual, but each time it did it was when I...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/19/2007, 03:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,974
Posted By Lrgclasper
A horn shark would be fine in a tank that size....

A horn shark would be fine in a tank that size. Port Jackson..no way.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/14/2007, 07:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 651
Posted By Lrgclasper
She started eating again last night and I can...

She started eating again last night and I can actually tell where the eggs are based on her body shape...pretty damn cool.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/12/2007, 04:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 651
Posted By Lrgclasper
Thanks. I spoke with some folks at several public...

Thanks. I spoke with some folks at several public aquariums who basically all said this is not uncommon and not to worry until 2 weeks. So, I'll hold tight. She seemed more active last night-...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/11/2007, 12:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 651
Posted By Lrgclasper
Thanks for the reply. It wasn't too rough, but...

Thanks for the reply. It wasn't too rough, but her cloaca looks pretty red. I didn't try feeding last night, but I am going to try tonight with some garlic. It has been a week since she last ate. My...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/10/2007, 05:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 651
Posted By Lrgclasper
I posted on that forum, thanks. What about folks...

I posted on that forum, thanks. What about folks who have bred other sharks? Have you notice changes in diet right after mating?
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 12/10/2007, 12:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,364
Posted By Lrgclasper
I hope so. It would be a real bummer to have come...

I hope so. It would be a real bummer to have come this far just to have her die due to mating!
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 12/09/2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,364
Posted By Lrgclasper
3 days

3 days
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/08/2007, 11:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 651
Posted By Lrgclasper
Post mating: Horn Shark

Hello all. I am hoping some of the shark breeders on this forum can help me out. My horn sharks mated, which is great. However, the female has decided that she doesn't want to eat. So, I am a little...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 12/08/2007, 11:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,364
Posted By Lrgclasper
Post mating eating: Horn Shark

Hello all. I am hoping some of the shark breeders on this forum can help me out. My horn sharks mated, which is great. However, the female has decided that she doesn't want to eat. So, I am a little...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/21/2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,287
Posted By Lrgclasper
I've got a pile of eggs from my whitespotted...

I've got a pile of eggs from my whitespotted bamboo. Kind of annoying actually because the horn sharks get into them and a make a big mess, which sets the skimmer off. I am guessing she laid about...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/13/2007, 04:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 383
Posted By Lrgclasper
10% once a month. Nitrates usually 10 ppm or less...

10% once a month. Nitrates usually 10 ppm or less unless I fed the shark halibut, then it spikes the next day to about 20 ppm and quickly drops.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 09/12/2007, 03:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,563
Posted By Lrgclasper
People releasing animals in the wild is EXACTLY...

People releasing animals in the wild is EXACTLY why our hobbie has a bad rap in certain parts of the country. You are not just releasing the fish, but all the diseases it may carry.
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