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Forum: Reef Fishes 01/11/2008, 08:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,473
Posted By eskymick
A 15 is kinda small. But you could always go get...

A 15 is kinda small. But you could always go get a rubbermaid storage container or some other inexpensive tub. Also, look in your local forums. You can find a larger tank for QT use .. for cheap!
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/11/2008, 06:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,473
Posted By eskymick
I have a 20 long QT tank. Heck, I've seen them...

I have a 20 long QT tank. Heck, I've seen them in small tanks at the LFS for months. Granted, a small tank is wrong for the long term, but for QT a smallish tank is ok. I certainly wouldn't use a...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/11/2008, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,473
Posted By eskymick
Given good water and nutrition, I thing the PBT...

Given good water and nutrition, I thing the PBT is a hardy fish.

That being said, I feel a number of preconditions need to be met to insure success.

1. Don't be in a hurry to purchase one. ...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/11/2008, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 704
Posted By eskymick
From a human point of view, that sounds logical. ...

From a human point of view, that sounds logical. I'll wait for a female.
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/10/2008, 10:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,291
Posted By eskymick
Flukes are fairly common. They're difficult to...

Flukes are fairly common. They're difficult to see, but symptoms can include, rapid gilling, flashing, jerky (spastic) movement, darting suddenly across the tank, and evidence of secondary...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/10/2008, 09:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,291
Posted By eskymick
Mine is doing the same thing, but maybe not quite...

Mine is doing the same thing, but maybe not quite as severely. He goes to one spot in the tank and slashes and darts at one area of the tank wall. Other than that odd behavior, he acts as normal as...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/10/2008, 05:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 704
Posted By eskymick
Bluejaw trigger .. male to female?

I know that many fish, including some triggers can change from male to female as the need arrises. Does it also work in reverse?

I have a mature Bluejaw trigger in my reef and I've considered...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/10/2008, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,722
Posted By eskymick
I went back and read nearly every post about...

I went back and read nearly every post about dwarf angels for the past year. From those readings, I've concluded the pygmy angel (Cherub) and it's close "cousins" the Flameback Angels are the most...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 04:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 673
Posted By eskymick
I think that's the charm of angels. They spend...

I think that's the charm of angels. They spend all day "acting naturally". Many captive fish forget their natural "hunting" instincts and "beg" for food at the top of the water column.
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/04/2008, 04:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,271
Posted By eskymick
In general, it all sounds good.

In general, it all sounds good.
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/04/2008, 01:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 549
Posted By eskymick
I gave the following reply to a similar question...

I gave the following reply to a similar question in another forum ....

I've been trying to do some research on the reef "safety" of the Cherub and it's cousins (Flamebacks). The general consensus...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 01:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 249
Posted By eskymick
You can buy epoxy coated magnets form online...

You can buy epoxy coated magnets form online magnet vendors.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 01:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 673
Posted By eskymick
I've been trying to do some research on the reef...

I've been trying to do some research on the reef "safety" of the Cherub and it's cousins (Flamebacks). The general consensus is that they are the most "reefsafe" of the pygmys, but nothing is 100%....
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 12:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 552
Posted By eskymick
IMO, getting one that is an aggressive eater is...

IMO, getting one that is an aggressive eater is key. They should get a diet of mysis, clams and blood worms ... and a treat of live brine, too. All fortified with vitamins. In a healthy reef, they...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 308
Posted By eskymick
In this case, there is no lateral line errosion,...

In this case, there is no lateral line errosion, but there is some errosion in the forehead area. At first I thought it was a scrape, but it is apparent on both sides of the forehead.

I am in the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 308
Posted By eskymick
Is HLLE reversable?

I'm looking at an active, well-fed Majestic Angel. The only draw-back is that he has the beginning stages of HLLE (slight erosion in the forehead area).

He eats well, but I'm sure at the LFS he...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/04/2008, 09:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,271
Posted By eskymick
Maybe this is a good time to ask abouot feeding...

Maybe this is a good time to ask abouot feeding pellets. I've had many angels in the past (in FOWLR tanks) and they all loved pellets. However, it seems the pelltts sink to the bottom and get...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/03/2008, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 516
Posted By eskymick
It was my assumption (apparently wrong) that...

It was my assumption (apparently wrong) that Blujaw triggers are plankton feeders and not so much fish or shrimp eaters. If it was a "non-reefsafe" trigger, I would have provided chunks of fish...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/02/2008, 01:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,271
Posted By eskymick
Do you all find your Majestic to be an aggressive...

Do you all find your Majestic to be an aggressive eater? He'd have to battle some voracious "pigs" in my reef.
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/02/2008, 12:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 516
Posted By eskymick
Fatten up my Bluejaw trigger

I have a 6" male Bluejaw trigger which I purchased two months ago. I had him in quarantine for 6 weeks and now in the main display for two weeks. In quarantine I treated for flukes with PraziPro,...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/02/2008, 11:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,271
Posted By eskymick
Thanks for your detailed reply, Dakota. I'm...

Thanks for your detailed reply, Dakota. I'm seriously thinking of adding one to my reef. I love the combination of blue and orange. My other thought was for a Flameback Angel.
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/31/2007, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 584
Posted By eskymick
Spelling 101

Maybe I'm over-tired, but if I see "angel" spelled as "angle" one more time I think I'll lose it. lol
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/28/2007, 10:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 881
Posted By eskymick
Pygmy Angels may be small, but they are VERY...

Pygmy Angels may be small, but they are VERY aggressive. Their aggressiveness can best be described as "death by a thousand cuts".
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/28/2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 781
Posted By eskymick
It sounds like a vitamin enhanced diet along with...

It sounds like a vitamin enhanced diet along with the Melifix is doing the job. Be patient.

As a last resort, I believe Maracyn-2 is safe for the biological filter.
Someone please correct me if...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/28/2007, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,080
Posted By eskymick
PraziPro works great for flukes. A...

PraziPro works great for flukes.

A Formalin bath is another option.
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