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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 04:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,703
Posted By dcombs44
That's the difference between you and I. I have...

That's the difference between you and I. I have a 55 gallon display, so I don't have many large fish, so a 10 works for me. In your situation, you would need a larger qt.

I just keep my tank...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 03:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,703
Posted By dcombs44
It will eventually bite you even if you've always...

It will eventually bite you even if you've always had good "luck". Luck being key word.

Your other fish may be healthy and strong enough to fight off infection, but I wouldn't continue to chance...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 01/11/2008, 03:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,284
Posted By dcombs44
FME there is no such thing as a white anemone. ...

FME there is no such thing as a white anemone. xooxathellae is brown, and a healthy nem will obviously have xooxanthellae giving it a brown tint. At least that is my understanding.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 03:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,199
Posted By dcombs44
I'm not sure that anyone said it wasn't killed. ...

I'm not sure that anyone said it wasn't killed. I made the statement that the fish probably didn't suffer meaning it probably died very quickly. Not ideal, but if it happens, that's probably one of...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 03:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,703
Posted By dcombs44
Agreed. Do you not quarantine any of your fish? ...

Agreed. Do you not quarantine any of your fish?

IMO you've set yourself up for disaster by not QTing your livestock.

Each fish should get 3 weeks alone in QT with close observation for any...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 03:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,199
Posted By dcombs44
Agreed. A simple comment was made by someone...

Agreed. A simple comment was made by someone with nothing to do with the situation, and all hell breaks loose. Sorry about your fish.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 03:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,199
Posted By dcombs44
Has anyone in this debate ever killed an animal...

Has anyone in this debate ever killed an animal because of lack of information? Did you consider your responsibility of researching what you just killed before you bought and killed it.

The...
Forum: Saltwater Enthusiasts Association of St. Louis (SEASL) 01/10/2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,167
Posted By dcombs44
That's so weird. It's done that a couple...

That's so weird. It's done that a couple different places that I've posted it.

Try again
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Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 01/10/2008, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,157
Posted By dcombs44
The initial story that I posted about was not a...

The initial story that I posted about was not a wreck dive. The response to my post was discussing a wreck dive.

Either way, both are sad and unfortunate be it training or buddy diving related.
Forum: Saltwater Enthusiasts Association of St. Louis (SEASL) 01/10/2008, 05:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,167
Posted By dcombs44
New Springfield-Decatur club: First Meeting

For anyone in the area that's interested, The Springfield-Decatur, Illinois Reef Builders (SDIRB) will be hosting their first meeting on February 2, 2008 at 12:00 noon.

If you happen to be...
Forum: Saint Louis Area Saltwater Hobbyists (SLASH) 01/10/2008, 05:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,021
Posted By dcombs44
New Springfield-Decatur club: First Meeting

For anyone in the area that's interested, The Springfield-Decatur, Illinois Reef Builders (SDIRB) will be hosting their first meeting on February 2, 2008 at 12:00 noon.

If you happen to be...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 05:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,934
Posted By dcombs44
That's us poprobably not a bad idea, may help...

That's us poprobably not a bad idea, may help move some oxygen over the gills, but no experience with that.

Not sure about your air bladder question either.
Keep us posted.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 04:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,934
Posted By dcombs44
All you can do is wait it out, and try to feed...

All you can do is wait it out, and try to feed with vitamin/garlic soaked food (if it is able to eat at all).

Doesn't saltwaterfish.com have a guarantee?

Anyway, beyond considering the cost of...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 04:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,934
Posted By dcombs44
All you can do is wait it out, and try to feed...

All you can do is wait it out, and try to feed with vitamin/garlic soaked food (if it is able to eat at all).

Doesn't saltwaterfish.com have a guarantee?

Anyway, beyond considering the cost of...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 04:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,934
Posted By dcombs44
My first question was also going to be, are these...

My first question was also going to be, are these animals in quarantine or in the display?

I would be worried if i'd just put an obviously distressed fish into my display.

I've heard some...
Forum: Springfield-Decatur, Illinois Reef Builders (SDIRB) 01/10/2008, 04:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,757
Posted By dcombs44
I do not believe that aqua pals is going to...

I do not believe that aqua pals is going to reopen. Also, from my understanding, Aquatic Life is currently an operation of setting up tanks and maintaining them that has hopes of opening a store in...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 01/10/2008, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,635
Posted By dcombs44
I fell in love with Cozumel on our honeymoon. I...

I fell in love with Cozumel on our honeymoon. I liked it so much better than Cancun/Riviera just because it seemed safe yet more authentic.

Great place.
Forum: Springfield-Decatur, Illinois Reef Builders (SDIRB) 01/10/2008, 09:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,757
Posted By dcombs44
Post Announcement: 1st Meeting Date

Hey everyone. Our first meeeting is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, February 2nd, at 12:00 noon.

We are working on the place at this time, and we need your feedback if you plan on coming out....
Forum: Springfield-Decatur, Illinois Reef Builders (SDIRB) 01/09/2008, 08:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 887
Posted By dcombs44
Thanks Dave.

Thanks Dave.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 04:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,287
Posted By dcombs44
Caution: This species secretes or releases toxins...

Caution: This species secretes or releases toxins that may kill fish in the aquarium. The species may release toxic compounds when stressed, or release toxic compounds when it dies.

Expert only...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 03:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 953
Posted By dcombs44
Looks like diatoms to me. Typically the end...

Looks like diatoms to me. Typically the end stage of the cycle or right after the end.

Aggresive lighting, overfeeding, silicates, and phosphates can all be causes of diatom blooms, but I'm...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 02:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 953
Posted By dcombs44
Dark brown may be diatoms. I don't think they're...

Dark brown may be diatoms. I don't think they're actually an algae, but they are a common part of the cycle. Some people battle them continually after their tanks are established.

You can do a...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 01/09/2008, 01:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 960
Posted By dcombs44
It's seemed to have bounced back nicely. ...

It's seemed to have bounced back nicely.

It continues to look lighter when it's stretched out, and darker when it's deflated, but it's still got plenty of xooxanthellae.

Do you think it...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 776
Posted By dcombs44
Euroreef IMO is a better product than the aqua c....

Euroreef IMO is a better product than the aqua c.

I have a euroreef and it does a fantastic job.
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 01/08/2008, 05:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,251
Posted By dcombs44
Thanks. I think we're getting close to takeoff. ...

Thanks. I think we're getting close to takeoff. Wish us luck!
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