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Forum: Do It Yourself 12/28/2007, 11:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 290
Posted By Captain Bucket
I bought an extra impeller/rotor assembly when I...

I bought an extra impeller/rotor assembly when I bought the pump, as I'd read on various forums that they accumulated build up and would have to be soaked in vinegar overnight on a monthly basis....
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/28/2007, 02:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 290
Posted By Captain Bucket
Nothing really to hear, the rotor isn't turning,...

Nothing really to hear, the rotor isn't turning, (I have a spare which won't spin either, that is, it won't spin when current is induced but will turn by hand, the only resistance being the force of...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/28/2007, 12:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 290
Posted By Captain Bucket
Stuck Mag24

Bought the pump 1.5 years ago.

Used it for about 6 months, but pump would freeze everytime after it was stopped and restarted, necessitating taking it apart and cleaning it. Real POS in my...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/26/2007, 05:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,981
Posted By Captain Bucket
Unfortunately, best tapwater in the country,...

Unfortunately, best tapwater in the country, doesn't necessarily mean good enough. Assuming you live in Manoa, this (http://bws.honolulu.gov/ccr_download.asp?vRecId=28655) is your tapwaters...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/25/2007, 08:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,981
Posted By Captain Bucket
Post I've been doing freshwater dips w/methylene blue...

I've been doing freshwater dips w/methylene blue for thirty minutes in accordance with these instructions...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/24/2007, 10:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 273
Posted By Captain Bucket
Heniochus Turns Mean

Overnight my peaceful heniochus, a fish I've had about eight months thats been growing like a weed, and has been an ideal tankmate, has turned into monster.

Fish is messing relentlessly with all...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/19/2007, 06:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 606
Posted By Captain Bucket
Rocks are submerged, you are now trying to...

Rocks are submerged, you are now trying to cultivate a different type of bacteria.
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/19/2007, 02:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 662
Posted By Captain Bucket
I fallowed my tank for six weeks once, and the...

I fallowed my tank for six weeks once, and the ich returned anyway. If you've got a FOWLR, I find it easier just to remove the inverts, and cupramine the whole tank.
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/19/2007, 02:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 314
Posted By Captain Bucket
Freshwater dip exactly. Should be first thing you...

Freshwater dip exactly. Should be first thing you do when you get a new fish anyway.
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/19/2007, 02:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 417
Posted By Captain Bucket
Use cupramine, worked just fine for me. Just make...

Use cupramine, worked just fine for me. Just make sure you get a compatable test kit. The Seachem one is best for that.
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/19/2007, 02:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 844
Posted By Captain Bucket
Very nice, how long have you had the copperband?...

Very nice, how long have you had the copperband? I thought they weren't reef safe. Looks like it's giving your zo's the eye.
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/18/2007, 12:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,119
Posted By Captain Bucket
ReefWreak & fahadamed

Have you guys noticed your wrasse's flashing as I described?

Oh yeah ReefWreak, Go Noles! Beat Kentucky!
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/16/2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,119
Posted By Captain Bucket
Yes, they burrow at night. Your sandbed sounds...

Yes, they burrow at night. Your sandbed sounds about like mine, just for appearance. The wrasse seems just fine with it. I notice he burrows into the same spot every night, which happens to be where...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/16/2007, 01:58 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 14,764
Posted By Captain Bucket
Imperator Angel from the Marshall Islands. ...

Imperator Angel from the Marshall Islands.

http://lh3.google.com/gnarlsome/R1jQGtqskbI/AAAAAAAAAIg/CcBdLYQEZBE/s800/DSCF0215.JPG

My wife paid $40 for it last Christmas as a present to me. Back...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/16/2007, 01:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,119
Posted By Captain Bucket
If you watch him for a while, chances are good...

If you watch him for a while, chances are good you may see him flash. That being said, he doesn't really seem bugged or irritated as I've seen in other fish that were manifesting ich.

Also, and I...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/16/2007, 01:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,119
Posted By Captain Bucket
The former, rocks & bottom sand. What's filament...

The former, rocks & bottom sand. What's filament flashing?
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/16/2007, 01:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,119
Posted By Captain Bucket
No problem, me too, and you could do a lot worse....

No problem, me too, and you could do a lot worse.



He is in a 125 gal FOWLR with an adolescent Imperator Angel, Bicolor Angel, Heniochus, Banded Gobi, Percula, a mated pair of Royal Grammas...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/14/2007, 10:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,119
Posted By Captain Bucket
Flashing Christmas Wrasse

Had this guy in my DT for about a month. He's been flashing occaisionally the whole time I've had him, yet he's never manifested any ich spots, neither have any of my other fish, nor are they...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/18/2007, 02:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 932
Posted By Captain Bucket
Limited edition? Very nice, the ones I see...

Limited edition?

Very nice, the ones I see here are usually lacking in color and pretty beat up. Is yours eating? How long have you had it?
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/11/2007, 03:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 381
Posted By Captain Bucket
Nori is fine for aquarium use. It is ubiquitos in...

Nori is fine for aquarium use. It is ubiquitos in grocery stores atop this volcano. I use it about once a week for the aquarium, more often for my spam musubi.

Just make sure you put in just...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 11/01/2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By Captain Bucket
Okay, thanks everyone... On to plan B. ...

Okay, thanks everyone... On to plan B.

Status of system as of now. Water parameters are excellent, livestock consists of...

1 Imperator Angel changing to adult coloration.
1 Bicolor Angel
1...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 10/31/2007, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By Captain Bucket
Will Bare Bottoming A Tank Help Curb Ich

Have had a recurring ich problem in my 125 gal FOWLR despite fallowing for 6 weeks, cupramine treatments (in excess of one month), and religiously treating and quarantining new livestock before...
Forum: Reef Fishes 10/22/2007, 09:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 420
Posted By Captain Bucket
Wrasse was dead the next day. It's the second...

Wrasse was dead the next day. It's the second coris I've killed in as many weeks. Haven't had this problem with any of my other fish.

I thought the problem with the first one was rough handling...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/20/2007, 11:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 489
Posted By Captain Bucket
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Forum: New to the Hobby 10/20/2007, 11:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 489
Posted By Captain Bucket
How Good Is Feeding Romaine, And How Often?

I put a leaf of romaine lettuce in the tank every couple of days, as my angels and heniochus really enjoy ripping it to shreds. Kinda worried though that it might not be good for them too often, as...
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