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Forum: Reef Fishes 11/29/2007, 08:26 PM
Replies: 124
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Posted By perky
blackcap basslet $280 ($216USD)

blackcap basslet $280 ($216USD)
Forum: Reef Fishes 04/15/2007, 06:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 507
Posted By perky
fish colouration changes quite often

fish colouration changes quite often
Forum: Reef Fishes 04/13/2007, 10:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 507
Posted By perky
I haven't seen colour changes but I have noticed...

I haven't seen colour changes but I have noticed temperment changes. They get along fine at the shop, but as soon as you add them to the tank, they start fighting for territory.
Forum: Reef Fishes 04/03/2007, 11:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 282
Posted By perky
go for a mertensii butterfly. I used to have one...

go for a mertensii butterfly. I used to have one and he never touched a single coral (softies, lps and sps) and clams. Even ate aptasia!!!!!

IMO, I think the trick to keeping butterflies from...
Forum: Reef Fishes 03/06/2007, 09:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 271
Posted By perky
I wonder how hard the snowflake or fuzzy dwarf...

I wonder how hard the snowflake or fuzzy dwarf will find it to eat:rolleye1:
Forum: Reef Fishes 03/06/2007, 09:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 257
Posted By perky
the one I had had ate brine shrimp, mysis, prawn,...

the one I had had ate brine shrimp, mysis, prawn, nori etc. not fussy at all
Forum: Reef Fishes 03/06/2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 265
Posted By perky
definately go for percs. they are cool fish. ...

definately go for percs. they are cool fish. way better than damsels IMO
Forum: Reef Fishes 03/06/2007, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 235
Posted By perky
from what I've read, Royal Grammas can be very...

from what I've read, Royal Grammas can be very territoral to other members of the same species. However, in a large tank like yours, I wouldn't hesitate to try a pair. If it doesn't work, just take...
Forum: Reef Fishes 03/06/2007, 08:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 550
Posted By perky
I have always wanted one but they (and many other...

I have always wanted one but they (and many other species) are illegal in New Zealand
Forum: Reef Fishes 03/06/2007, 02:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 550
Posted By perky
Sorry, but I have to disagree with you there. ...

Sorry, but I have to disagree with you there. Putting any tang in a small tank would be a problem, no matter what their size . Most tangs should be kept in tanks no less than 90g minimum. However,...
Forum: Reef Fishes 03/05/2007, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 186
Posted By perky
I have to agrre with "Jerry W". It should be...

I have to agrre with "Jerry W". It should be fine but that bicolour will soon need a bigger home.
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/04/2007, 10:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 253
Posted By perky
Anyone???

Anyone???
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/04/2007, 08:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 253
Posted By perky
Just a couple of shots of a MM Sump: ...

Just a couple of shots of a MM Sump:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g144/aucklandreefer/MMSump.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g144/aucklandreefer/MMSump2.jpg
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/04/2007, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 253
Posted By perky
New Tank Build

Here we go then. First tank in nearly a year of being tankless. The plan is to have a 74.8g

Dimensions

30"L x 24"W x 24"H

Will be using an Atman 150W MH 10000K With two blue 36W (I think)...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/03/2007, 08:25 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 15,185
Posted By perky
your tank is very inspiring

your tank is very inspiring
Forum: Reef Fishes 03/03/2007, 06:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 550
Posted By perky
why don't you try a dwarf angel. When I had an...

why don't you try a dwarf angel. When I had an algae problem in my 30g, I added a coral beauty and 3 snails, most of the algae was gone in less than a fortnight
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/02/2007, 10:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 166
Posted By perky
Question Sand Bed or bare bottom?

Hi

I setting up a 75g semi-reef

would it be beneficial to have a bare bottom aquarium or an aquarium with a sand bed.

Cheers

Mike
Forum: Reef Fishes 03/02/2007, 12:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 572
Posted By perky
very pretty. just curious, do you have any...

very pretty. just curious, do you have any shrimps with him?
Forum: Reef Fishes 03/01/2007, 10:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 917
Posted By perky
thanks :rollface: you just won't believe...

thanks :rollface:

you just won't believe the restrictions the importers here have.

MAF Restrictions (http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/imports/animals/standards/fisornic.all.htm)

This link...
Forum: Reef Fishes 03/01/2007, 08:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 917
Posted By perky
The lowest price on cleaners I have seen here in...

The lowest price on cleaners I have seen here in NZ were $59NZD. There was one stage when they were about $120NZD. The most common price though seems to be around $70-$80NZD

BTY

$59NZD =...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/01/2007, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 169
Posted By perky
gixxer600 - so you would recommend only using...

gixxer600 - so you would recommend only using flexy pvc to connect the sump to the return pump?

also, what do you think about HOB overflows from marine depot?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/01/2007, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 169
Posted By perky
Question flexible PVC

has anyone used flexible pvc piping? Could you please give me some info regarding quality etc?

thanks
Forum: Reef Fishes 03/01/2007, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 917
Posted By perky
The only reason why the fish and corals are so...

The only reason why the fish and corals are so expensive is because of the 3 week quarantine process all marine livestock have to go through before they are even allowed to the lfs. In New Zealand...
Forum: Reef Fishes 03/01/2007, 04:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 917
Posted By perky
When there are only a few which have been...

When there are only a few which have been imported, $60 for a blue damsel is cheap. The average price for one seems about $30. I saw one at the lfs for $60.



I've heard this as well. ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/01/2007, 12:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 731
Posted By perky
under normal lights it just looks like normal...

under normal lights it just looks like normal coralline. Have you felt the texture of it?
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