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Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/06/2007, 10:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 684
Posted By d_hartke
you would be fine with an eel, a puffer and the...

you would be fine with an eel, a puffer and the lion. I had a snowflake and a zebra and they never bothered each other. You can have open space, but make sure that you have enough hiding places...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/06/2007, 10:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,088
Posted By d_hartke
I had to get rid of my snowflake and my zebra...

I had to get rid of my snowflake and my zebra because made a few meals out of my fish. It sounds like some others have had the same problem with their eels. There are a lot of fish that have had a...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/05/2007, 09:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 232
Posted By d_hartke
I had been running the white lights for 6 hours...

I had been running the white lights for 6 hours and the blues for 8 hours. I just upped them to 8 and 10. I would rather run them less if it is ok.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/02/2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 38,390
Posted By d_hartke
My Clown is probably my favorite fish in the...

My Clown is probably my favorite fish in the tank. I always wanted one, and got him last year. He has never been aggressive to any of my other fish. He did try to eat my urchins when I introduced...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/02/2007, 07:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,088
Posted By d_hartke
Most expensive fish eaten

Have you ever had a fish get eaten?
I had my eel come out of the live rock and grab my Foxface. The biggest mistake I made was putting a Powder Blue in that was just a little too small. After...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/02/2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 232
Posted By d_hartke
FOWLR to mushrooms and soft corals lighting question

I have decided to introduce some soft corals and some mushrooms to my FOWLR. How long should I be leaving my lights on for? I have 2 fixtures with 2 96 watt lamps in each and a 4' fixture with 2...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/02/2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 173
Posted By d_hartke
FOWLR to mushrooms and soft corals lighting question

I have decided to introduce some soft corals and some mushrooms to my FOWLR. How long should I be leaving my lights on for? I have 2 fixtures with 2 96 watt lamps in each and a 4' fixture with 2...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/30/2007, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 573
Posted By d_hartke
I like to buy crabs from "Caribbean fish and...

I like to buy crabs from "Caribbean fish and more" on Ebay. It is a couple of brothers from FL that are trying to get started. They have good prices and I have used them a couple of times. I by...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/30/2007, 11:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 434
Posted By d_hartke
Be careful mixing fish. Also, be careful with...

Be careful mixing fish. Also, be careful with the order in which you introduce them. I would buy smaller fish and let them grow in your tank.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/30/2007, 11:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 723
Posted By d_hartke
White tip sharks!!! Anyone can have Triggers,...

White tip sharks!!!
Anyone can have Triggers, Lions, Tangs, ......

It would be cool to go with something that only the big boys can have. I don't know a lot about them because my tank couldn't...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 09/05/2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 346
Posted By d_hartke
I need it to be able to attach to the sink in the...

I need it to be able to attach to the sink in the basement.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 09/05/2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 346
Posted By d_hartke
Garden Hose

Can I use a garden hose to fill and drain my fish tank?
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 03/08/2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 250
Posted By d_hartke
Is the 6100 the model or GPH? It also depends on...

Is the 6100 the model or GPH? It also depends on what you are running the water through before it ruturns to the tank. The more things and the higher it goes, the more you loose. I think your fine.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 03/08/2007, 03:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 588
Posted By d_hartke
I like the way some aggressive fish look too. ...

I like the way some aggressive fish look too. Clowns and lions are nice to look at, and fun to watch. The problem that I face is that they limit the other fish that I can have with them.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/08/2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 501
Posted By d_hartke
Depending on where you live you might have to use...

Depending on where you live you might have to use BX or conduit instead of romex. Here in the chicago land we use Conduit. You can pull more than one circuit through 1/2" conduit. It takes about...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 03/08/2007, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 588
Posted By d_hartke
Question Aggressive of not

I have always had aggressive fish. I plan to move soon and was thinking about switching to all non-aggressive fish. Also adding some corals. My fear is that it will be boring. I would like some...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 03/08/2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,154
Posted By d_hartke
I was thinking of doing the same with my tank. ...

I was thinking of doing the same with my tank. I've always had aggressive fish, but would like to change it up. Do you like it, or is it a little boring?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/08/2007, 12:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 501
Posted By d_hartke
Fishing through walls can be tricky, but at that...

Fishing through walls can be tricky, but at that price you could almost finish wiring an entire basement. What do you have to go through to get to your outlet location? You can find a union...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/22/2007, 08:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 578
Posted By d_hartke
I have a 210 and am very happy with it. The only...

I have a 210 and am very happy with it. The only thing is that you have to be careful where you put it. That is a lot a weight.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/22/2007, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 323
Posted By d_hartke
Lions are great fish. The downside is that they...

Lions are great fish. The downside is that they will pretty much eat anything that will fit in their mouth. I had a powder blue that was a little too small. Other than that, she doesn't bother...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/21/2006, 06:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 429
Posted By d_hartke
I don't think 90gal is too small for a trigger. ...

I don't think 90gal is too small for a trigger. I had two in a 55 for years. You have to decide how agressive you want your tank to be. Or pick a fish and build from there.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/03/2006, 09:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 275
Posted By d_hartke
You can buy an idustrial garbage can at home...

You can buy an idustrial garbage can at home depot that will work well. they are heavy duty, so you won't have to worry about it busting. Like bhewko said, stick a power head in there and mix it up.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/03/2006, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 266
Posted By d_hartke
Jon- did you see that they grow 8-10" in the...

Jon- did you see that they grow 8-10" in the first year? I didn't know it was that much. by by nemo
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 10/30/2006, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 246
Posted By d_hartke
Try changing your water once in a while :)

Try changing your water once in a while :)
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 10/09/2006, 12:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 517
Posted By d_hartke
I had a puffer and a lionfish in by last tank. I...

I had a puffer and a lionfish in by last tank. I am almost sure that the lionfish died from something, and took the entire tank down with him.
I have also had two problems with alcohol. Both in...
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