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Forum: Reef Discussion 09/10/2003, 10:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 942
Posted By naesco
They are now available aquacultured. IMO that...

They are now available aquacultured.
IMO that would be your best bet.

REEForm: Never buy fish from the Philippines or Indonesia where the use of cyanide is rampant.
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/10/2003, 10:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 211
Posted By naesco
You should not add any fish until 60 days after...

You should not add any fish until 60 days after your tank has cycled and than one fish at a time one month apart.

If I were you I would set up your 55 as a refugium right from the beginning. Get...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/10/2003, 09:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 348
Posted By naesco
Common sense tells us that it is always better to...

Common sense tells us that it is always better to be able to see a fish before you buy it.
If a fish is thin, has cloudy eyes, has spots or tears you can pass on the fish. It is most important to...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/10/2003, 09:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 450
Posted By naesco
Green chromis may be a common and inexpensive...

Green chromis may be a common and inexpensive fish.

The key to avoiding ones caught with cyanide is to avoid purchasing fish from the Philippines and Indonesia where the use of cyanide is...
Forum: Reef Fishes 09/09/2003, 11:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 424
Posted By naesco
:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/09/2003, 11:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 118
Posted By naesco
Interesting.! I don't think sucy a test is...

Interesting.!
I don't think sucy a test is available.
Presently no testing is done by any US importers/wholesalers to determine whether their suppliers are selling them cyanide fish.
It's buyer...
Forum: Reef Fishes 09/09/2003, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 209
Posted By naesco
Turn the light of in the tank for a day. That...

Turn the light of in the tank for a day. That will get him settled down.
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 09/08/2003, 11:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 167
Posted By naesco
The idea here Ebelz is to get as much extract in...

The idea here Ebelz is to get as much extract in the fish as possible.
This means feeding only garlic soaked food and feeding often.


REEForm: Never buy a fish from the Philippines or Indonesia...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/08/2003, 10:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 302
Posted By naesco
The best way to go Dangelow is sloooooow. Wait...

The best way to go Dangelow is sloooooow.
Wait 60 days before you add your first fish. Spend the time checking out fish on www.wetwebmedia.com and reading about stuff in the fish forum.
Look at...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/08/2003, 10:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 464
Posted By naesco
Could he be molting? REEForm: Never buy a...

Could he be molting?

REEForm: Never buy a fish from the Philippines or Indonesia where the use of cyanide is rampant.
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 09/08/2003, 10:10 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,046
Posted By naesco
You guys don't have to be told that a good LFS is...

You guys don't have to be told that a good LFS is worth their weight in gold. Any negative comments made exclude those whose business interests include keeping customers happy.

REEForm: Never buy...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/08/2003, 10:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 261
Posted By naesco
Yep that is right. Soak it in selcon for 5...

Yep that is right. Soak it in selcon for 5 minutes to get them in overdrive.
I like using the spirulina discs because they are hard, last long and sink to the bottom.
The only exception is the blue...
Forum: Reef Fishes 09/08/2003, 09:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 209
Posted By naesco
Are you seeing fighting going on? What is the...

Are you seeing fighting going on?
What is the condition of the tang other than the tail? Is it colourful, plump and eating well; clear eyes.
It might be degeneration as a result of a mild fungal...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/07/2003, 12:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 270
Posted By naesco
I would add to DgenR8's post. IMO wait until a...

I would add to DgenR8's post.
IMO wait until a month after your tank cycles before you add your first fish and add one fish per month thereafter.
The biggest mistake many reefers make is going to a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/07/2003, 11:52 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,529
Posted By naesco
I agree with IIlosingit Most of the posters on...

I agree with IIlosingit
Most of the posters on this board are reefers. It is best to get your advice from them.
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/07/2003, 11:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 233
Posted By naesco
Thanks Mickey.

Thanks Mickey.
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/07/2003, 11:47 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,534
Posted By naesco
Did someone call me?:) Sorry about the...

Did someone call me?:)
Sorry about the clown.:(

REEForm: Never buy a fish from the Philippines or Indonesia where the use of cyanide is rampant.
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/07/2003, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 278
Posted By naesco
You are defineatley hooked on this hobby!:) ...

You are defineatley hooked on this hobby!:)

I often wonder why reefers rush to put in fish the minute the tank stops cycling when there is so much happening day and night during that process too....
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/06/2003, 08:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 233
Posted By naesco
The worm goby is often called an engineer goby or...

The worm goby is often called an engineer goby or blenny. I can't find a good pic. Can someone?
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/06/2003, 07:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 233
Posted By naesco
Re: Goby I.D.

Is it a tiny fish or an eel type looking fish?


REEForm: Never purchase a fish from the Philippines or Indonesia where the use of cyanide is rampant.
Forum: Reef Fishes 09/06/2003, 07:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 175
Posted By naesco
The best info on this species is an artical...

The best info on this species is an artical written by Scott Michael noted author on reef fish.
http://www.reefs.org/library/talklog/s_michael_030401.html

REEForm: Never purchase a fish from the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/06/2003, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 142
Posted By naesco
I agree with Skippy. I know how tough it is to...

I agree with Skippy. I know how tough it is to see fish at LFS suffer.
IMO the best thing to do when you see fish or coral in these situations is to let the staff at the LFS know.

When you rescue...
Forum: Reef Fishes 09/06/2003, 12:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 337
Posted By naesco
I have had the same problem. What I do is take...

I have had the same problem.
What I do is take the the one that is getting picked on a put him in the refugium for a while.
When she gets much stronger I put her back. Do not leave it too late.
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/06/2003, 12:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 529
Posted By naesco
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/06/2003, 12:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 529
Posted By naesco
Re: What is your Achilles eating?

This is a very difficult fish to keep.
Please see www.wetwebmedia.com
Is she eating at all?

REEForm: Never buy a fish from the Philippines or Indonesia where the use of cyanide is rampant.
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