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Forum: Do It Yourself 01/11/2008, 04:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,768
Posted By Dakota Reef
Why not just use a smaller MJ? A 1200 runs 295...

Why not just use a smaller MJ? A 1200 runs 295 gph, a 900 runs 230 and a 600 is around 160gph.
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/09/2008, 04:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,019
Posted By Dakota Reef
Here's my pair of tank-raised clowns in their...

Here's my pair of tank-raised clowns in their GBTA. In fact, they're so happy that well you can see what they did.


http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/110049Clowns_with_eggs.jpg


I...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/09/2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 914
Posted By Dakota Reef
Quite a few years ago I purchased 3 female...

Quite a few years ago I purchased 3 female Lyretails (I actually prefer the look of the females) and they got along fine for about three months before one transformed into a male. The transformation...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/09/2008, 01:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 914
Posted By Dakota Reef
What are the chances that the "new" male had...

What are the chances that the "new" male had begun to change over earlier but it was so subtle you hadn't noticed it yet. The original male though, certainly would have noticed the changes which...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/09/2008, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 896
Posted By Dakota Reef
Shouldn't be a problem with the other fish you...

Shouldn't be a problem with the other fish you have in the tank, although the blue devil damsels are aptly named. Most will eat aptasia although a few don't. Biggest challenge will be to make sure...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/09/2008, 02:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 896
Posted By Dakota Reef
checkinhawk, Can you tell me how to find the...

checkinhawk,

Can you tell me how to find the mix of blackworms & mysis?
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/04/2008, 11:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,272
Posted By Dakota Reef
Since I try and soak pellets in Selcon, they sink...

Since I try and soak pellets in Selcon, they sink even faster. I'd rather have them sink than slip through the overflow where they may not be consumed.

I use a fairly fine sand, open rock...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/04/2008, 02:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,272
Posted By Dakota Reef
My Majestic is aggressive enough to hold his own...

My Majestic is aggressive enough to hold his own now. However, when I first got him a couple of years ago he was fairly timid and would dart for cover at the slightest movement outside the tank. I...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/02/2008, 04:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,272
Posted By Dakota Reef
eskymick, I've kept a Majestic Angel in my...

eskymick,

I've kept a Majestic Angel in my mixed reef for a couple of years now and he's done quite well. My tank has SPS, zoanthids, xenia and ricordia along with a few Green Bubble Tip...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/04/2007, 06:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 483
Posted By Dakota Reef
I've kept a couple of Royal Grammas over the...

I've kept a couple of Royal Grammas over the years and neither of them ever bothered my cleaner shrimp.

I agree with the others about lots of caves and nooks. They're definitely more...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/28/2007, 01:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 372
Posted By Dakota Reef
Have you had any luck feeding him Nori? Mine...

Have you had any luck feeding him Nori? Mine would actually sit on top of the clip waiting for the tangs to take a break so he could hope down and nibble on some.

You might consider moving him...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/26/2007, 01:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,913
Posted By Dakota Reef
Elliot - I've had good luck with both fish in my...

Elliot - I've had good luck with both fish in my tank. As I recall, I've had my LNB for over five years now and he's never done anything worse than peck a snail and that only happens rarely. My...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/25/2007, 07:21 PM
Replies: 462
Views: 55,560
Posted By Dakota Reef
In Lunch's defense he did ask me to stop by a...

In Lunch's defense he did ask me to stop by a couple of weeks ago but I haven't made it over there yet.

I'd be more than happy to add to your confusion!! Just PM when a good time is this week...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/24/2007, 02:38 AM
Replies: 308
Views: 19,929
Posted By Dakota Reef
Nick, Gorgeous photo of the Porcelain Crab. ...

Nick,

Gorgeous photo of the Porcelain Crab. You always get such great macro shots. Looks like your Bubble Tipped Anemone split already, it must be happy with your Vortech or the Tunze.

Good...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/22/2007, 09:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,913
Posted By Dakota Reef
Hey Marc, Thanks for the great pictures. I...

Hey Marc,

Thanks for the great pictures. I really enjoyed having you and Chuck stop by and I'm happy that we had enough time to chat. Your website and online advice have been invaluable to me...
Forum: Reef Fishes 05/02/2007, 04:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 261
Posted By Dakota Reef
I've kept a Longnose Butterfly for several years....

I've kept a Longnose Butterfly for several years. They don't have any interest in Aptaisia however they are generally considered reef safe. I've kept mine with everything except LPS corals and...
Forum: Reef Fishes 04/26/2007, 10:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,286
Posted By Dakota Reef
Mine chases my Blenny too. And even thats very...

Mine chases my Blenny too. And even thats very briefly. I think the bristle tooth tangs do a great job. My Purple Tang and Naso are pretty to look at but the only algae I see them graze anymore is...
Forum: Reef Fishes 04/25/2007, 12:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 838
Posted By Dakota Reef
New Life Spectrum Pellets and Ocean Formula...

New Life Spectrum Pellets and Ocean Formula Flakes in the feeder and thats supplemented with nori on a clip and various frozen foods. I never had any trouble getting him to eat.....as soon as he...
Forum: Reef Fishes 04/24/2007, 12:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 838
Posted By Dakota Reef
I've kept my Navarchus in in a mixed reef for...

I've kept my Navarchus in in a mixed reef for about two years now and with a couple of caveats, I'd say its been very successful. I really love his gorgeous colors and a laid back personality with...
Forum: Reef Fishes 04/07/2007, 06:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 231
Posted By Dakota Reef
Bous, I've had my LNB for about five years. ...

Bous,

I've had my LNB for about five years. He's my favorite fish. As far as reef safe goes, I'd say for most things you should have no problem. Mine has never bothered any coral in my tank. I...
Forum: Sioux Falls Area Aquarium Society 03/25/2007, 04:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 843
Posted By Dakota Reef
Actually, just got back from Omaha today.....wish...

Actually, just got back from Omaha today.....wish I had better timing.

I talked to Jake last month in Denver, he helps out at a local aquarium shop in his spare time. Great guy and lots of...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 03/23/2007, 01:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,913
Posted By Dakota Reef
Hey Lunch, Sorry I haven't been looking in...

Hey Lunch,

Sorry I haven't been looking in our forum for a while and didn't notice your question. I did see though that you pulled the trigger on your 4x4 tank. Congratulations!!!!! You're...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/06/2007, 02:59 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,950
Posted By Dakota Reef
Lunch, Just found this thread. How...

Lunch,

Just found this thread. How exciting!! Its really cool that your wife is doing the tank thing as well. Please tell her I wish her good luck and I'm sure her tank will soon put yours to...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/26/2007, 02:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 262
Posted By Dakota Reef
Eskymick, Here's what I use to feed my Long...

Eskymick,

Here's what I use to feed my Long Nose Butterfly. It has worked well to allow him first crack at the food and has helped me keep him for over four years now. I feed a cube of frozen...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/23/2007, 02:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,003
Posted By Dakota Reef
Howser, I've kept my Long Nose Butterfly in...

Howser,

I've kept my Long Nose Butterfly in a mixed reef for nearly five years now with no problems. The tank has SPS, zoanthids, xenia, leathers and ricordea. No clams or lps though. The worst...
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