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Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 10/03/2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,200
Posted By jlehigh
Here's my guys: This pic is rather old.. Now...

Here's my guys:

This pic is rather old.. Now the Snowflake is twice the size of the Fire Coral Eel..

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2613412070036440376jrYaug

On another note, I...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 08/10/2007, 12:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 370
Posted By jlehigh
Okay, I think I have my marching orders. Thank...

Okay, I think I have my marching orders. Thank you for your thoughts/experience.
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 08/09/2007, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 370
Posted By jlehigh
Thank you for the feedback folks. (georgous...

Thank you for the feedback folks. (georgous Blue!)

I had always seen sand as a "preferred" substrate, but perhaps it should be largely required.

btw: no I havent kept ALL anemone's :) I have...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 08/09/2007, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 370
Posted By jlehigh
Successful Haddoni keepers?

Haddoni's are among my favorite anemones, however they are also the only species I have yet to keep successfully beyond 6months which IMO is complete failure :(

Can folks who have kept a healthy...
Forum: Nano Reefs 08/09/2007, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 298
Posted By jlehigh
CADLIGHTS!!! Thats the one!! Thank you for...

CADLIGHTS!!! Thats the one!! Thank you for stepping up folks :)
Forum: Nano Reefs 08/09/2007, 11:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 298
Posted By jlehigh
Not the one, but I really like their 9gal!! ...

Not the one, but I really like their 9gal!! Possibly even bettter! tnx

this could become a good Nano tank shopping thread :)
Forum: Nano Reefs 08/09/2007, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 298
Posted By jlehigh
Tnx for the link. Not the one though.. It was a...

Tnx for the link. Not the one though.. It was a rimless glass tank and open canopy.. I'm kicking myself for not bookmarking the site :(
Forum: Nano Reefs 08/09/2007, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 298
Posted By jlehigh
Mystery Glass Nano Tank maker?

I was combing the nano's last week and happened upon a nice looking glass nano with built-in skimmer box/filter. I have since lost the link :( They don't appear to be a sponsor and only sell their...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/21/2006, 12:41 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 27,112
Posted By jlehigh
lol crushing is definately the messy way to go...

lol crushing is definately the messy way to go lol.. I either freeze them first then thaw them in RO/DI. As they thaw they open a bit and are easy to open completely. Othewise I use a flat head...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/20/2006, 12:51 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 27,112
Posted By jlehigh
dfleary, Intermixed with LR translation:...

dfleary,

Intermixed with LR translation: Dumped clams into my fuge with smaller tonga branch rock. No intentional placement.
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/16/2006, 08:03 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 27,112
Posted By jlehigh
So I figured since its been just short of two...

So I figured since its been just short of two years since I implemented this nifty lil method for tank filtration and food I should provide folks an update.

I have been keeping 3 different common...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 10/27/2006, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 238
Posted By jlehigh
What timing... I JUST added a yellowtail to my...

What timing... I JUST added a yellowtail to my aggressive tank last night and while feeding the other fish Silverslides he went nuts and started taking them off the feeder stick.. He ate 7 slides...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 10/13/2006, 05:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 253
Posted By jlehigh
I tried to keep a few in my L-shaped 210 gallon...

I tried to keep a few in my L-shaped 210 gallon and I too feel they need a very large tank unless you are getting them small. Mine did exactly what folks have mentioned (Tank bumping and scratching...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 07/17/2006, 02:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 442
Posted By jlehigh
Detritus and other things are bound to accumilate...

Detritus and other things are bound to accumilate in the cave. Just point a powerhead in it from time to time to blow stuff out or run a siphon hose into it.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 07/14/2006, 12:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 442
Posted By jlehigh
Laakmann: I actually did something I havent...

Laakmann:

I actually did something I havent seen others do yet.. I plumbed mine externally just as you would plumb a closed loop. Large bulkheads get spendy but having a cave that seems to leave...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 07/12/2006, 01:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 442
Posted By jlehigh
Go with the larger diameter pipe and if you like...

Go with the larger diameter pipe and if you like just dry-fit reducers to the entries/exits to make the lil guy feel more secure.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 05/12/2006, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By jlehigh
Thank guys, 4"!? That's a big Eel :) ...

Thank guys,

4"!? That's a big Eel :) Anyone have a cheap source for good 4" bulkheads? :)

The openings in the tank are suprisingly small so egg crate will definately do the trick.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 05/11/2006, 04:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By jlehigh
Thanks mitzel, I think keeping it simple is...

Thanks mitzel,

I think keeping it simple is a good idea too.. especially for maint.

I saw the reccomendation of 3" diameter. I plan on keeping the more common Eels such as a Zebra or...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 05/11/2006, 02:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By jlehigh
External Eel cave

Hey,

I'm setting up a 210 gallon L-shaped agressive tank and I was thinking about putting in an external eel cave, similar to how closed loops are plumbed but just simple 90's and maybe a 'T' for...
Forum: SPS Keepers 03/07/2006, 02:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 726
Posted By jlehigh
Thanks ChAoTiCrEeFeR4U! It's been an interesting...

Thanks ChAoTiCrEeFeR4U! It's been an interesting ourney ;)

twon8: I just topped off with Kalk, but the CA demand proved too much after about the 10th month and I started trying a few different two...
Forum: SPS Keepers 03/06/2006, 11:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 726
Posted By jlehigh
jsweir It just takes time for big tanks to fill...

jsweir It just takes time for big tanks to fill in. My biggest colonies started as frags..
Forum: SPS Keepers 03/06/2006, 11:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 726
Posted By jlehigh
Thanks Guys. The Camera is an old Sony...

Thanks Guys.

The Camera is an old Sony DSC85. It's done me proud for over three years now, but I hope to upgrade next year sometime.
Forum: SPS Keepers 03/06/2006, 09:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 726
Posted By jlehigh
lol Yea the tank has been running for about...

lol Yea the tank has been running for about 18months now :)

I tried to scrape the corraline off the sides and back about an hr ago, but I'm not sure its worth the effort..
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/06/2006, 03:31 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 32,224
Posted By jlehigh
Just MHO but I think a 96L tank warrants a fourth...

Just MHO but I think a 96L tank warrants a fourth MH and reflector. I run 3 over a 72" tank for full coverage, but I would end up with lower light gaps if I stretched them out further..

You can...
Forum: SPS Keepers 03/06/2006, 03:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 726
Posted By jlehigh
It is a beast :) We had the extra material and I...

It is a beast :) We had the extra material and I didnt have spacial constraints, so why not keep an extra foot or two ;)

It's 6 inches in diameter and about 3ft tall. My friend did an awesome...
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