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Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 08/02/2004, 02:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 163
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
Clown is ill; please help

One of two percula clowns has his mouth wide open, and he can't seem to close it. The outside of his mouth is swollen, and there appears to be a white substance inside his mouth. Other symptoms...
Forum: Reef Fishes 02/07/2004, 03:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 125
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
Question "Oriental mascot" brand dried seaweeds: good for tangs?

The tang seems to love it, but then I think he'd eat just about anything that was green. We asked for nori at the Asian food market, and we were given this chinese brand of dried seaweed. Thanks...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/27/2004, 07:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 111
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
Tang stealing food from perculas

We've had the perculas for about 5 weeks and the tang for one week. The tang eats all the food and uses his superior swimming skills to take food almost out of the perculas' mouths. This yellow pig...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 01/27/2004, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,951
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
Tang stealing food from perculas

We've had the perculas for about 5 weeks and the tang for one week. The tang eats all the food and uses his superior swimming skills to take food almost out of the perculas' mouths. This yellow pig...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 01/18/2004, 12:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 297
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
Question What are the best lights for macroalgae?

We bought a live rock with a variety of green and red macroalgae for our main tank, but some of it is not doing well. We currently have blue actinics and 10000 K over the tank as we would like to...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/16/2004, 11:11 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 1,770
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
I have a 4-year-old who's seen Nemo.... 2...

I have a 4-year-old who's seen Nemo....

2 perculas: Nemo and Coral
1 regal tang: Dory 1.0 (if she makes it; she's so little and still in quarantine)
2 peppermint shrimp: Candy and Rusty
2...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 01/06/2004, 12:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 148
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
Making my clownfish comfortable....

I've told you how the're all set up in the tank, seem to be in good health.

Should we turn off, decrease, or keep steady the current coming from the powerhead at night so the little guys can get...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 01/05/2004, 09:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 493
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
I'm sorry for your loss. I hope the rest of your...

I'm sorry for your loss. I hope the rest of your tank citizens remain healthy.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/05/2004, 03:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 293
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
My peppermint shrimp wiped them all out in 24...

My peppermint shrimp wiped them all out in 24 hours. It was quite satisfying watching them eat the nasty little aipatsia.
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 01/04/2004, 07:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 117
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
Is salt creep just a mess, or a change in the...

Is salt creep just a mess, or a change in the concentration of salt in the water?

Hmm, while I have your attention, what is the best brand of salt for clownfish? I'm using Instant Ocean b/c it is...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2004, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 127
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
salt creep--I assume you mean increase in the...

salt creep--I assume you mean increase in the concentration of salt. Is this due to increased evaporation, or some other mechanism? The fish actually seem to enjoy the bubbles and play in them...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 01/04/2004, 04:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 117
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
Update on my perculas, and a couple of questions....

Thanks for your help, JHardman and williams-crist. The fish are now in the 29-gal tank along with two peppermint shrimp, a red-legged hermit crab, and assorted gastropods. The aiptasia were wiped...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2004, 04:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 127
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
Replacing my powerhead, need advice please

We have a 29-gal tank with 2 perculas, 2 peppermint shrimp, roughly 21 lbs live rock (with macroalgae), and assorted gastropod critters. We currently use a RIO 800 to generate current as well as an...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 01/01/2004, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 161
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
What medicne do you use to treat this? My little...

What medicne do you use to treat this? My little guy is missing some pieces out of some fins. Either the big one is picking on him, or he's got the parasite.....

At least the internal parasite...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 01/01/2004, 11:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 367
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
Thanks for this info. i have no intention of...

Thanks for this info. i have no intention of raising any babyfish, so the clowns' fertility is not as important as their health. I already have 3 boys under 6 years old, 2 middle-aged cats and an...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 12/31/2003, 12:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 367
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
I'm sorry about your tang. Yes i will definitely...

I'm sorry about your tang. Yes i will definitely QT any new fish... it will be a couple months down the road, anyway. Before shopping for new fish, I want to make sure the clowns are healthy,...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 12/30/2003, 04:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 367
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
Another question, this time about tank load: ...

Another question, this time about tank load:

29 gallon tank w/ 20 lbs LR, 2 clownfish, 1 or 2 peppermint shrmip (yet to be purchased), some cleaner snails & a hermit crab, plus hitchhikers...
Forum: The Lounge 12/30/2003, 01:16 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 949
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
"if admissions pays so much attention.. can u...

"if admissions pays so much attention.. can u explain my sister? i mean.. she's really dumb.... she had like a 2.5 in highschool and a 12 on her ACT.. she got into nursing school, and a good...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/30/2003, 09:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 576
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
Congratulations. i'm glad that you and your...

Congratulations. i'm glad that you and your husband have figured out something that works for you. Just remember to stay away from all the chemicals and medications as well as the dirty water. ...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 12/30/2003, 07:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 239
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
Here is a website with information about how to...

Here is a website with information about how to accomplish fishless cycling, entitled "USING HOUSEHOLD AMMONIA FOR HUMANE CYCLING OF A TANK." http://www.csupomona.edu/~jskoga/Aquariums/Ammonia.html
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 12/30/2003, 06:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 367
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
Smile My fishies seem to be doing well. The little one...

My fishies seem to be doing well. The little one no longer has the strigy poop, and they are both huge eaters. They have visibly grown the past few days. I did a 30% water change yesterday and...
Forum: The Lounge 12/28/2003, 12:59 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 949
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
My brother is an internal medicine doctor now. ...

My brother is an internal medicine doctor now. He made it to medical school by staying very focused in high school and college. He took AP/gifted classes, job-shadowed our family practitioner, and...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 12/27/2003, 08:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 367
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
Photon: I administered pipzine directly to my QT...

Photon: I administered pipzine directly to my QT tank. i do not know if it is reef safe.

williams_crist: I am holding off on the external parasite treatment because the fish seem a lot better...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 12/26/2003, 09:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 367
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
OK, I got the piperazine and have added it to the...

OK, I got the piperazine and have added it to the tank. When I discussed the idea that the fish might have an external parasite as well, he opined that he would try Cupramine by Seachem before...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/26/2003, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 150
Posted By RunsWithToddlers
Frequent water changes & daily testing

Amquel + if it gets crazy, which it hasn't. We'll try to get a pic later.

Thanks
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