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Forum: The Lounge 01/11/2008, 08:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,863
Posted By Wolverine
That's a common misconception; in fact, in the...

That's a common misconception; in fact, in the US, it's what most people think AD stands for. The thing is, they're not equivalent. The big problem is this: What would you call the years while Christ...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/10/2008, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,735
Posted By Wolverine
In the big scheme of this hobby, that's not...

In the big scheme of this hobby, that's not really a long time. It takes a little time anyway for one to assert itself.



Does she have an alternate name picked out for the one who becomes a...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/10/2008, 09:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,735
Posted By Wolverine
Sorry for your loss, but it might have saved you...

Sorry for your loss, but it might have saved you some heartache down the road. It's very common if you get 3 clownfish to have 2 of them pair off and then beat the 3rd to death.

Dave
Forum: The Lounge 01/10/2008, 09:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,863
Posted By Wolverine
Re: Grammar police, need your help. when to use i.e. when to use e.g. ?

i.e. = id est, which translates to "that is", basically use it in similar context to where you would say "in other words"

e.g. = exempli gratia, and is "for example"

p.s. is post script;...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/09/2008, 10:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,010
Posted By Wolverine
Just give them time. They'll usually find...

Just give them time. They'll usually find something to host in.

Dave
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 01/09/2008, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,982
Posted By Wolverine
I've seen a lot of people get burned doing this....

I've seen a lot of people get burned doing this. Sure, the store is willing to say now that they'll take it back. However, two years down the line (or however long it ends up being), it's very easy...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 09:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,470
Posted By Wolverine
"Scientifically proven" is more than a little bit...

"Scientifically proven" is more than a little bit of a stretch for those products.

Dave
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/08/2008, 07:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,164
Posted By Wolverine
I understand the thinking here, and that can...

I understand the thinking here, and that can certainly wipe out tanks, but I'm not convinced that's what went on here. The fact that the water he added seemed different than usual and the suddenly...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/07/2008, 01:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,207
Posted By Wolverine
Also look at what you plan on doing for lighting....

Also look at what you plan on doing for lighting. If you're going to go all DIY, then it doesn't matter, but if you're buying something that's put together, you'll have more options at 4' (get two)...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/07/2008, 12:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 414
Posted By Wolverine
Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/06/2008, 04:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 414
Posted By Wolverine
Bakpak for Biocube?

OK, we recently moved, so we took down our 46g and 10g and combined all the good stuff into a 14g Biocube. I removed the canopy and have a Current USA Sunpod 150g HQI for lighting.
It's still too...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/04/2008, 12:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,164
Posted By Wolverine
The problem is that you don't know if anyone at...

The problem is that you don't know if anyone at your LFS does use them. Or if they had washed the bucket for some reason. Or if something accidently got into the water (either at their end or your...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/03/2008, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 986
Posted By Wolverine
I completely agree.

I completely agree.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/03/2008, 05:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,164
Posted By Wolverine
I was also thinking a soap of some kind. ...

I was also thinking a soap of some kind.

belikethomas, do you use Purell or any of those kinds of alcohol-based hand rinses? I've seen a couple of tanks that have had mysterious overnight crashes...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/03/2008, 05:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 662
Posted By Wolverine
Good point. That's definitely a potential...

Good point.
That's definitely a potential risk, but it depends on things like how deep the sand bed is. If it's just a thin layer of sand on the bottom of the tank, then it shouldn't be an issue....
Forum: The Lounge 01/03/2008, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 800
Posted By Wolverine
Comedy Central is slotted for at least 13 new...

Comedy Central is slotted for at least 13 new episodes. Fox reportedly will also have the option of showing them, but most people don't think it's likely.
...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/03/2008, 05:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,141
Posted By Wolverine
I agree. In fact, I'd argue it's probably...

I agree. In fact, I'd argue it's probably overloaded already, or it will be soon depending on the size of the fish, especially in a 180g.

Dave
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/03/2008, 05:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 942
Posted By Wolverine
Pretty much. Any fish is potentially a jumper,...

Pretty much. Any fish is potentially a jumper, but gobies, blennies, and wrasses seem to be extra prolific at it.

Dave
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/03/2008, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 662
Posted By Wolverine
It shouldn't be a problem. Is the new tank going...

It shouldn't be a problem. Is the new tank going to be in the same place as the old one, or in a different location? If it's a different location, then you should be fine. If it's in the same...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/02/2008, 02:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 515
Posted By Wolverine
The more information you can give us about the...

The more information you can give us about the tank the better.
What are the parameters? What else is in it? What size is it? What are you feeding (and how often)?

From what your describing, it...
Forum: The Lounge 01/02/2008, 02:49 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 31,546
Posted By Wolverine
I think the minimum for the Bowl Cup is 3 games...

I think the minimum for the Bowl Cup is 3 games (at least it used to be), so actually it's the mountain west that has that clinched already.

Dave
Forum: Zoanthids 12/30/2007, 10:27 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 86,814
Posted By Wolverine
Orrrrrrrrr, maybe he just had a regular old...

Orrrrrrrrr, maybe he just had a regular old cardiac arrest and also happened to have an aquarium. Both are common enough that you would expect that to happen and it not necessarily have anything to...
Forum: The Lounge 12/21/2007, 11:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 541
Posted By Wolverine
For full disclosure, my wife's from a Chrysler...

For full disclosure, my wife's from a Chrysler family, so we get the employee pricing on everything they make.

After the multiple cars that her mom and siblings have had, and after the Cherokee I...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/21/2007, 11:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 410
Posted By Wolverine
The one thing you have to look out for with the...

The one thing you have to look out for with the large triggers is the rearrangement of the rockwork. At times they'll start moving rocks around, and the things they knock over might fall against the...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/19/2007, 12:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 335
Posted By Wolverine
It depends. If you have enough room and enough...

It depends. If you have enough room and enough caves for them to have their own hiding places, you should be fine. Yellows can be a little more aggressive, and I have seen them fight with blues and...
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