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Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 11/05/2003, 12:11 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 70,362
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
No, never seen Domino change colors. He is a...

No, never seen Domino change colors. He is a great fish. Been with me for a while. He has a bit of an attitude, but not so much to stress other fish. Have to watch for a color change. Never heard of...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/27/2003, 03:05 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,385
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
Crystal, watch for the stability of the rock...

Crystal, watch for the stability of the rock structure foundation. You may have already done it, but it is safest to place the rock directly on the bottom glass, instead of on top of sand. Many of...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/21/2003, 11:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 692
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
Crawl before you walk. Do a nice 20gal fresh...

Crawl before you walk. Do a nice 20gal fresh water tank. Spend a couple a hundred dollars on it. Master it. When you have it mastered and you get bored with it, if you still like the hobby, then move...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/21/2003, 11:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 318
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
You got that the first half was the wish list and...

You got that the first half was the wish list and the second half is what is there now, right? So you think the top half is too much to add. That was my concern, most were cleaners I had hoped it...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/21/2003, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 318
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
Remember, you asked... 3 Horseshoe Crab 4...

Remember, you asked...

3 Horseshoe Crab
4 Scarlet Hermit
4 Peppermint Shrimp
10 Turbo/Astrea Snails
1 Brittle Star
1 Starfish Orange Linkia
1 Royal Gramma
1 Flame Scallop
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/21/2003, 06:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 282
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
Sorry, didnt notice the apartment thing. Check...

Sorry, didnt notice the apartment thing. Check you local grocery stores, some of the water machines out front have distilled. BUT
beware and be cautious. Water quality can really vary at those...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/21/2003, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 222
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
Uuh, Marine , not Marina...

Uuh, Marine , not Marina...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/21/2003, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 222
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
Does this website contain a glossary for marina...

Does this website contain a glossary for marina aquatic terms?
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/21/2003, 06:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 282
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
I also recomend you own RO/DI setup. Also got...

I also recomend you own RO/DI setup. Also got mine off Ebay. About $120 delivered and I also bought a test meter to test for impurities. Faucet tap (Austin- Rated superior water system) 128ppm. ...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/21/2003, 05:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 318
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
Nice tank? Mine? Thanks but, it will be a while....

Nice tank? Mine? Thanks but, it will be a while. It was a disaster. Getting better now. Your Clam Island is Awesome!! Very nice DIY oak stand too, you have plans that you are willing to share?
Wait,...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/21/2003, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 318
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
Know When to Say When - Bio Load

When establishing a tank, and maturing a tank, how do you know when you have enough or too much?
Assuming high nitrates are going to be one clue.
But can you run into problems adding large...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/21/2003, 04:34 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 4,421
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
Glad to have your knowledge. Typos and all. ...

Glad to have your knowledge. Typos and all.

Thanks to all for the input. I will report back on this thread in a few days with any changes in his health or appearance.

Dan
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/21/2003, 02:57 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 4,421
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
No real change in coloration or appearance, but...

No real change in coloration or appearance, but he is eating the Seaweed Select like crazy. He is starting to already look more plump. (slightly) The Seaweed fell near the anenome, and the Mimic...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/21/2003, 01:46 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 4,421
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
Really!? Is the anen a threat? He has been with...

Really!? Is the anen a threat? He has been with this tank for a couple of years, but as I just reaquired the tank, I am unfamiliar with what kind it is. I assume it was just a defense mechanism.
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/21/2003, 01:33 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 4,421
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
That's the thing that I found most strange. Only...

That's the thing that I found most strange. Only on one side...
The way he went right to the cleaner shrimp also made me think parasitic. This little anen wouldnt sting would it?
Anenome...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/21/2003, 01:18 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 4,421
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
Bomber, you are the first person to advise...

Bomber, you are the first person to advise against it. From what I have read, adn also the people at the LFS, said this was the way to go. It is not really an open wound, but apparantly a parasite. ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/21/2003, 01:16 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 4,421
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
12 minutes. He did great. Even ate a couple of...

12 minutes. He did great. Even ate a couple of bites of Seaweed and Formula1. After 12 minutes I picked him up by hand, and lightly stroked the little areas that were itching him, (psychological)...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/21/2003, 12:12 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 4,421
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
He is in the bath now. Was hard to catch. I was...

He is in the bath now. Was hard to catch. I was patient and didnt have to move any rocks. I am sure he wont eat in the bath, but I am goint to try and see what happens.
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/21/2003, 10:54 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 4,421
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
Dont have any Selcon, best I can do today is...

Dont have any Selcon, best I can do today is Garlic Extreme and Formula one with some bits of SeaWeed Selects and Algae Wafer mixed together in a turkey baster. The mimic comes out to eat from it...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/21/2003, 10:09 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 4,421
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
Thanks for the info, I will try to get another...

Thanks for the info, I will try to get another picture, but he is shy about showing that side. The other side is fine for now. This morning when feeding, I will let him eat, then try and net him. I...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/21/2003, 12:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 410
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
Algae Bloom? Hear is on for you, or should I say...

Algae Bloom? Hear is on for you, or should I say Hair is one.
http://www.palstudios.com/Reef/BeforeSad.jpg
This one occured after, a puffer ate the cleaning crew, and there were other problems...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 09/20/2003, 03:06 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 70,362
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
It was moved. I have read that a light feeding...

It was moved. I have read that a light feeding at twice a day is good for reducing stress. Maybe I am overfeeding. They eat it all.
It's a 75g DAS. I am buying a nice SeaLife Pro Series Skimmer...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 09/20/2003, 02:51 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 70,362
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
Here is the tank. Fish,LR, and hopefully more...

Here is the tank. Fish,LR, and hopefully more reef in the future.

Thanks for the help.
Dane
http://www.palstudios.com/Reef/2WeeksLater.JPG
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 09/20/2003, 02:29 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 70,362
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
Nitrates were through the roof a few days ago...

Nitrates were through the roof a few days ago when he started itching. Did about a 20g water change in a 75g (with about 15g of LR) yesterday. I am guessing the 160 range of Nitrates were a pretty...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 09/20/2003, 02:17 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 70,362
Posted By Dont Fear The Reefer
As he is new to the tank (a little over a week)...

As he is new to the tank (a little over a week) is the dip going to be more stress than it is worth? Or should I give it a bit more time? I was mainly frighted by the initial thought of ich. The...
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