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Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/11/2008, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,810
Posted By Sharkbait74
If your tank is big enough, you want a Goat Fish....

If your tank is big enough, you want a Goat Fish. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/Goatfshart.htm

I read your note because I was also doing some research on my situation:

I have HUGE Yellow...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/11/2008, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,628
Posted By Sharkbait74
Hmm, ever tried using a Wife Goby? They do an...

Hmm, ever tried using a Wife Goby? They do an excellent job of cleaning tanks....

(that was my funny for the day and I wholeheartedly apologize to any females... I share the housework 50/50 with...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/11/2008, 01:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,151
Posted By Sharkbait74
I second that motion. Stay away from goldfish...

I second that motion. Stay away from goldfish and molly's.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/04/2008, 02:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,636
Posted By Sharkbait74
In my opinion, within 2-3yrs a puffer and the...

In my opinion, within 2-3yrs a puffer and the unicorn tang will have to go. Don't unicorn tangs get up to a foot or more?

I noticed you did something though that I am about to do in approximate...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/04/2008, 02:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,079
Posted By Sharkbait74
I have a 5" Magnificent Foxface, a 5" Harlequin...

I have a 5" Magnificent Foxface, a 5" Harlequin Tusk, and a 24" Snowflake Eel... Will be adding an Emperor Angel, Picasso Trigger, and Yellow Tang (reverse order)... Thus far, the Foxface rules...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/04/2008, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 650
Posted By Sharkbait74
Should be ok unless one is substantially larger...

Should be ok unless one is substantially larger than the other... Please tell me you have at least a 200g tank?
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 11/13/2007, 02:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,406
Posted By Sharkbait74
Steveweast, What photo equipment were you...

Steveweast,

What photo equipment were you using? Camera, housing, lighting?

I've had to resort to the $50 underwater 35mm reusables *sigh*
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/08/2007, 01:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 314
Posted By Sharkbait74
How big is your tank?? For the most part you...

How big is your tank??

For the most part you should be safe, if you happen to luck out with a Snowflake with a taste for fish... then eventually, only larger fish will work. For the most part, as...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/08/2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 722
Posted By Sharkbait74
I had recently bought 3 x 10lbs pieces of pourous...

I had recently bought 3 x 10lbs pieces of pourous liverock about a month or so ago. I recently heard 'clicking' coming from my tank... and also noticed some crab claws laying on my sandbed (I'm...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/08/2007, 01:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 921
Posted By Sharkbait74
Picasso's/HumuHumu and Niger's are SUPPOSED to...

Picasso's/HumuHumu and Niger's are SUPPOSED to be the more peaceful Triggers... but for a Trigger, that's not always entirely peaceful.

Bob Fenner had indicated that as far as Triggers go, you...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/07/2007, 02:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 836
Posted By Sharkbait74
I'd leave the damsel be? I used two small blue...

I'd leave the damsel be? I used two small blue damsels with yellowtails with my snowflake as an experiment. I think the damsels are too small, too quick, and somewhat intelligent enough to stay...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/07/2007, 02:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 753
Posted By Sharkbait74
One other thing... I've used a variety of...

One other thing...

I've used a variety of skimmers, and for that size of tank... I think the Aqua-C Remora Pro with a Mag 3 pump can't be beat!

Little maintenance and plenty of skim.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/07/2007, 02:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 753
Posted By Sharkbait74
Hey... In the past 4yrs, I developed 2...

Hey...

In the past 4yrs, I developed 2 basements... the first had a 90gallon and the second a 200gallon.

First of all, it is easier to 'undo' if you frame a hole/space slightly smaller than the...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 11/06/2007, 07:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,406
Posted By Sharkbait74
I was in Roatan earlier this year hoping to dive...

I was in Roatan earlier this year hoping to dive with whale sharks. We had a helicopter out 3 different mornings trying to spot them from the sky... no such luck :(

So instead, we took a frozen...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 11/06/2007, 02:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,406
Posted By Sharkbait74
Shark Diving

Just wanted to share a few pictures and experiences and see if anyone else is into the 'adrenaline rush'...

My first encounter with sharks was on a dive trip through the French Polynesia. It is...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/05/2007, 02:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 547
Posted By Sharkbait74
You ARE kidding right?

You ARE kidding right?
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 11/05/2007, 02:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,077
Posted By Sharkbait74
Hey... I had tubes in my ears when I was a...

Hey... I had tubes in my ears when I was a kid... I have equalization issues as well.

I went to a dive (specialist) doctor. She said if you take it easy and dive frequently, that your body will...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/03/2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 345
Posted By Sharkbait74
Curious as to why people are intent on crowding...

Curious as to why people are intent on crowding large aggressive fish in small quarters. It's kinda like keeping 4 drunks in an elevator :)

I'd say unless the 65g is a temporary home... that you...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/03/2007, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 836
Posted By Sharkbait74
Cool video... I'll see if I can get a video of...

Cool video... I'll see if I can get a video of mine up on here shortly. I think mine is bigger than yours (hehe... the eel that is), but mine is more mild-mannered... better trained? I only feed...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/02/2007, 01:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 836
Posted By Sharkbait74
Just curious... I note on your profile you have...

Just curious... I note on your profile you have both a 150g and a 380 gallon tank?

If you have these two tangs in the 150g tank... likely you will never have success.

I think the 380 should be...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/02/2007, 01:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,017
Posted By Sharkbait74
Hi, so let me get this straight... you bought...

Hi, so let me get this straight... you bought this tank from someone who had all this stuffed into the 90 gallon??

HOLY ####. That's soooo wrong. This is the part where I make lots of...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/02/2007, 01:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 268
Posted By Sharkbait74
Someone feeds their eel lobster? I don't even get...

Someone feeds their eel lobster? I don't even get lobster... when can i come for dinner?? hehe.

I just posted this on another thread...

One of the common health issues for eels are nutritional...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/02/2007, 01:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 307
Posted By Sharkbait74
Of note... not sure if some of you eel lovers are...

Of note... not sure if some of you eel lovers are aware... but the most common health issue with eels is goiters from lack of nutrition. ENSURE you are feeding a variety of food items.
...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/02/2007, 01:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,221
Posted By Sharkbait74
Yes... removing a Moray Eel can be VERY easy. ...

Yes... removing a Moray Eel can be VERY easy.

I'm referring to a black or green large garbage bag that you'd use for your household garbage on garbage day if you know what I mean? The ones for...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 11/02/2007, 01:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,139
Posted By Sharkbait74
Hey, awesome photos!! I saw plenty myself diving...

Hey, awesome photos!! I saw plenty myself diving and snorkelling off of Oahu.

I've heard more recent success at keeping Moorish Idols in captivity by using the larger spectrum pellett food. ...
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