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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 11:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,277
Posted By justinpsmith
You know what I think I misunderstood your "waste...

You know what I think I misunderstood your "waste of time and money" comment...sorry. I have to agree that in THIS case it is a big waste of time and money. In a properly set up reef that is not...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 11:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,277
Posted By justinpsmith
Re: Re: Re: Re: Puffer + Reef...

That way too general of an answer because it really depends on the reef. There are many kinds of reefs and some work just fine with puffers. As I said, my brothers 400G reef has had 2 puffers in it...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 11:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 887
Posted By justinpsmith
My 90% softie nano (much nicer color in person): ...

My 90% softie nano (much nicer color in person):

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/Justinpsmith/DSC00225.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/Justinpsmith/DSC00231.jpg
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 10:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,277
Posted By justinpsmith
Re: Re: Puffer + Reef...

How was your experience with this? What happened?
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 10:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,277
Posted By justinpsmith
Porcupine Puffer teeth do not overgrow like many...

Porcupine Puffer teeth do not overgrow like many other puffers such as Dogface or Green Spotted Puffer or any of the freshwater puffers (whose teeth are the fastest growing I find). They are a little...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 08:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,194
Posted By justinpsmith
Yeah a long time ago I had a butterfly get killed...

Yeah a long time ago I had a butterfly get killed by a clam. It shut closed on its nose and I could not pry it open in time. Butterfly died pretty fast actually.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 08:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,145
Posted By justinpsmith
I am finally able to just sit back and enjoy the...

I am finally able to just sit back and enjoy the tank. No issues to deal with, just feed the tank and clean the glass every once in a while. I think ozone has really helped make this possible.

I...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/10/2008, 05:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 710
Posted By justinpsmith
I never had issues with inverts going missing...

I never had issues with inverts going missing until my fish got big. They don't seem as interested when they are young and that is why you hear a lot of people say it works for them to have crabs in...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 04:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,953
Posted By justinpsmith
Im not sure about Brasil but in a lot of...

Im not sure about Brasil but in a lot of countries, you have to quarantine your dog for a few months. I know my dad just moved to Singapore and its a 3 month QT! Look into that too...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/10/2008, 03:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 838
Posted By justinpsmith
Nice! I just got a male Blue Jaw last night. Mine...

Nice! I just got a male Blue Jaw last night. Mine is very small though still and does not have all his color yet but hes a very cool fish so far. Extremely friendly.

Good looking pair...Do they...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 03:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,953
Posted By justinpsmith
Yeah I thought so...just did not want to say for...

Yeah I thought so...just did not want to say for sure without knowing and then be wrong ;)
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 03:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,953
Posted By justinpsmith
I am interested in this so I called my brother...

I am interested in this so I called my brother just now (hes a biologist who has been to Brasil for work before) and you most likely need to deal with IBAMA (Intituto Brasileiro de Meio...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 02:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,953
Posted By justinpsmith
Oh sorry...it was just local in Canada, thats...

Oh sorry...it was just local in Canada, thats what I meant about it being much harder to get livestock to Brazil. Its not hard to ship the fish and they should make the trip fine but its a matter of...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 01:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,953
Posted By justinpsmith
I agree with shipping. Just do not get yourself...

I agree with shipping. Just do not get yourself into a situation like mine...I still get upset thinking about it and its been 3 years! I was pretty attached to that big guy and it is horrible not...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 08:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,132
Posted By justinpsmith
Yeah you do not need to run a QT tank all the...

Yeah you do not need to run a QT tank all the time. Not QTing fish is terrible though and there is no excuse for it. Its not fair to your fish!

I have my 40G QT set up with a canister filter,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 08:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,953
Posted By justinpsmith
I had a real bad experience once. I was moving...

I had a real bad experience once. I was moving from Florida to Canada and wanted to bring my 4 year old Puffer with me. The airline had told me it should be no problem, that I just needed to fill out...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/09/2008, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,353
Posted By justinpsmith
Yeah its the one you described there...I will...

Yeah its the one you described there...I will just describe it to them at Home Depot.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 04:40 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,166
Posted By justinpsmith
Great build so far! I agree 100% with the...

Great build so far!

I agree 100% with the QT...Im always shocked at how many people do not QT. I think its crazy. Its really not fair to the fish who have to suffer because people have to get...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/09/2008, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,353
Posted By justinpsmith
RO Faucet Adapter

Im just wondering if anyone knows the correct name for the faucet adapters that allow you to connect an RO/DI unit to the standard kitchen or bathroom faucet. I have one but its just plastic and the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/08/2008, 05:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 957
Posted By justinpsmith
My brother just constructed a huge 520G 6x6 cube...

My brother just constructed a huge 520G 6x6 cube tank for my dad with only eurobracing, it is 24" tall...He used 3/4" glass though. He said he gets a little bowing, so now he is emptying it and cross...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/08/2008, 05:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,004
Posted By justinpsmith
I also use an Aquacontroller JR to shut off my...

I also use an Aquacontroller JR to shut off my lights if it gets too hot. It is set to have fans come on at 82 and then if that does not work and temps reach 84 the daylight lamps go off and at 85,...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/08/2008, 04:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,523
Posted By justinpsmith
I used to keep a small school of Green Scats and...

I used to keep a small school of Green Scats and they will indeed eat algae like crazy. Just make sure that if you (or anyone) wanted to add one to a marine tank that it is an adult (as mentioned...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/08/2008, 12:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,523
Posted By justinpsmith
I have mine set up with a BIG skimmer, BIG...

I have mine set up with a BIG skimmer, BIG refugium, Ozone (really helps) and lots and lots of macro algae in the display. I use RO water but found the macro was growing too slow for my liking, so...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/07/2008, 03:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,442
Posted By justinpsmith
There are more than just two species of Porcupine...

There are more than just two species of Porcupine Puffers but yes, out of the commonly available ones, the Diodon hystrix is one of the biggest. They can reach close to 3 feet. The public Aquarium I...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/07/2008, 02:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,442
Posted By justinpsmith
Mine is still quite small but my brothers is 7...

Mine is still quite small but my brothers is 7 years old now and pretty big. I think he measured it around 10" which is pretty big for a Porcupine. Its also quite wide too. He has a HUGE stars and...
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