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Forum: Mantis Shrimp 08/13/2007, 06:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 547
Posted By Str8baller
Maroon clown fish are mean! I was looking for a...

Maroon clown fish are mean! I was looking for a box that said "the clown will hurt the mantis". I am guessing if it is a large clown, then the mantis will not come out very often. And if its a...
Forum: Zoanthids 07/12/2007, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 231
Posted By Str8baller
They are hardy but 50nitrite is not safe, I am...

They are hardy but 50nitrite is not safe, I am guessing that damage will take place and some will die. It wont happen over night but slowley it will die away. Try to get the water under control,...
Forum: Nano Reefs 07/12/2007, 08:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 411
Posted By Str8baller
I got 20lbs in my 12g nano, and am very happy...

I got 20lbs in my 12g nano, and am very happy with it (about 2.5in)
Forum: Nano Reefs 06/29/2007, 11:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 877
Posted By Str8baller
It is little known that a skimmer for a nano reef...

It is little known that a skimmer for a nano reef does more harm then good. The problem with all skimmers is they skim both beneficial minerals etc, as well as bad organics. In bigger tanks the...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 06/27/2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 276
Posted By Str8baller
I run my 55g tank without a sump, and I thing its...

I run my 55g tank without a sump, and I thing its the most successfully tank in the house. Having a power filter and a HOB skimmer simplify things so much. Plus having to deal with evaporation is a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/25/2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 523
Posted By Str8baller
Dont forget.... Fish pee in that water! and poop...

Dont forget.... Fish pee in that water! and poop on that sand!!
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/25/2007, 09:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 381
Posted By Str8baller
My snails do the same thing, and like Teeka...

My snails do the same thing, and like Teeka experienced the bottom does a violent (well as violent as a snail can be) twisting motion. Also the crabs have this weird game of trying to climb up the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/25/2007, 09:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 573
Posted By Str8baller
Star fish are extremely sensitive to changes in...

Star fish are extremely sensitive to changes in salinity, so a drip acclimation is best, lasting a few hours. But besides that they are hardy and very beneficial to the tank. I personally like the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/25/2007, 08:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 694
Posted By Str8baller
This made me laugh! But its amazing that you...

This made me laugh! But its amazing that you guys are so helpful... even if its in gibberish. BTW great problem solving skills by Travis L. Stevens, that was very well done.
Forum: Cephalopods 06/24/2007, 03:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,023
Posted By Str8baller
Good questions, I hope to God that you are...

Good questions, I hope to God that you are joking, but if not... DONT FEED IT CHEESE! DONT PUT IT IN FRESHWATER AND TAKE IT BACK TO THE LFS FOR A FEW WEEKS. If you are serous about the octo, read up...
Forum: Nano Reefs 06/24/2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 299
Posted By Str8baller
you could try it, but i would recommend 3...

you could try it, but i would recommend 3 peppermint shrimp. They are active, love to be in groups and easy on the bioload. I would try corals in the tank, nearly zero bioload and amazing cool to...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 06/24/2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,474
Posted By Str8baller
My tank is fully cycled and ready for my N....

My tank is fully cycled and ready for my N. Wearrea (spelling) that i am going to order from tapabaysaltwater.com, its a 12g nano cube. It is very stocked with small crabs and snails, but also a...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 06/24/2007, 02:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By Str8baller
Wow, thats amazing! Try to get pics of the...

Wow, thats amazing! Try to get pics of the disabled crab.
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/11/2007, 01:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 399
Posted By Str8baller
If you touch it and its slimy then its cyano, but...

If you touch it and its slimy then its cyano, but i am guessing its coralline. Coralline can be almost any color, I have some in my tank thats red. I also thought that cyano was primarily on sand...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 06/09/2007, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 393
Posted By Str8baller
I just set up a mantis tank, and the thread i...

I just set up a mantis tank, and the thread i started might be of help to you. http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1135501

good luck
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/07/2007, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 270
Posted By Str8baller
For your size tank I would suggest: 20 blue leg...

For your size tank I would suggest: 20 blue leg hermit crabs, 20 scarlet hermit crabs, 10 Nasssarius Snail, and few emerald crabs (3?), also like 10 turbo snails (not the giant Mexican ones). That...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/07/2007, 11:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 231
Posted By Str8baller
yep, your eyes are seeing a form of tube worm. ...

yep, your eyes are seeing a form of tube worm. They will be all over your tank, and they let out spider web like threads to catch free floating food in the tank. They are not a bad thing, but if...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/07/2007, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 225
Posted By Str8baller
You will see nitrate problems because of the...

You will see nitrate problems because of the sponge and bioballs, buts it of take out the bioballs and change the sponge once a week, you should be fine. BTW how much LR and LS?
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 06/06/2007, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 732
Posted By Str8baller
I would not go with more than 5 fish if you are...

I would not go with more than 5 fish if you are planning on doing some corals. If you want to go with a FOWLR tank you could try to get 7-9 fish. IMO its better to get a few fish and some corals,...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 06/05/2007, 11:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 659
Posted By Str8baller
Ok, ok... No peacock, I think I am going to get a...

Ok, ok... No peacock, I think I am going to get a N. wennerae, from tampabaysaltwater.com but in the picture it looks orange. On the identification page it looks nothing like that, what gives? Are...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 06/05/2007, 07:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 659
Posted By Str8baller
I have not decided on what kind of mantis im...

I have not decided on what kind of mantis im going to get. Either the peacock at the store, or a G. Smithii, from an online vender. What do you guys think? I don't know what to do, Also can they...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 06/05/2007, 05:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 659
Posted By Str8baller
thanks for the advice guys, I just bought the...

thanks for the advice guys, I just bought the tank, 12g nano cube, and a 5.5g tank to keep the snails and crabs in. My LFS has a beautiful 4in peacock mantis shrimp. The LFS guy (hes very smart,...
Forum: Nano Reefs 06/05/2007, 12:02 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,662
Posted By Str8baller
looks great! I really like the lighting, good...

looks great! I really like the lighting, good luck.
Forum: Nano Reefs 06/05/2007, 12:01 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 32,478
Posted By Str8baller
Awesome tanks!

Awesome tanks!
Forum: Nano Reefs 06/04/2007, 11:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 202
Posted By Str8baller
with a little cutting you can pull it off.

with a little cutting you can pull it off.
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