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Forum: Mantis Shrimp 10/29/2007, 05:59 PM
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Posted By biomekanic
DM, As a fellow mantis keeper and gamer nerd,...

DM,
As a fellow mantis keeper and gamer nerd, my deepest sympathies. Tim will be missed by me and mine, who all enjoyed his grudging acceptance that we got to live, as long we kept proding you to...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 05/14/2007, 05:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,103
Posted By biomekanic
What kind of permits do you need in Hawaii, asks...

What kind of permits do you need in Hawaii, asks the guy who might be going there next year. Are the permits difficult to get?
Forum: Vendor Experiences 04/26/2007, 11:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 851
Posted By biomekanic
Oh, back in the day USA Aquarium on eBay was...

Oh, back in the day USA Aquarium on eBay was giving him a run for his money as the most despised vendor on RC
Forum: Vendor Experiences 04/26/2007, 01:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 851
Posted By biomekanic
It amazes me this guy is still in business, the...

It amazes me this guy is still in business, the line about "the con" goes back at least 5 years, if not longer.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 04/21/2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 564
Posted By biomekanic
I will. Right now, I'm just going to let the LR...

I will. Right now, I'm just going to let the LR sit in the tank for a few months and see what grows. Getting some more freshly imported LR too. heck, Might get a mantis out of it.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 04/21/2007, 10:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 564
Posted By biomekanic
Well, Squilliam is beyond help now.

Well, Squilliam is beyond help now.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 04/20/2007, 12:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 367
Posted By biomekanic
I'd recommend picking up some books. ...

I'd recommend picking up some books.

Palleta's "The New Marine Aquarium" is a good book for beginners, then move on to the "Conciencious Marine Aquariast" by Bob Fenner.

Keep reading forums,...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 04/19/2007, 03:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 564
Posted By biomekanic
Well... I picked up the Seachem iodine test,...

Well... I picked up the Seachem iodine test, can't hurt to check.

I've been doing small, daily water changes as well.

He did pop out briefly this morning, so he's alive. I don't think my job...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 04/19/2007, 10:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 265
Posted By biomekanic
Talking Squilla Rugosa update.

My wife said "I bet he's molting" when I found his shell.

I was sure he was nassarius food.

Seldom have I ever been so glad to be wrong.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 04/19/2007, 08:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 564
Posted By biomekanic
Well, I found a shell in the tank this morning. ...

Well, I found a shell in the tank this morning.

Not sure if this means he retreated into one of the PVC lairs I provided or if he died and the nassarius cleaned him out.

I found only the back...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 04/18/2007, 08:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 564
Posted By biomekanic
I picked up some Selcon, P E Mysis, and frozen...

I picked up some Selcon, P E Mysis, and frozen squid today. Going to see about hitting the sushi grade sea food market tomorrow
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 04/18/2007, 01:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 564
Posted By biomekanic
No pics, till I can find the cord to the camera...

No pics, till I can find the cord to the camera that lets me download images.

So far the tank is a MOWLR: Mantis Only With Live Rock.

It's a 20g tank, with a Remora HOT skimmer, and Aqua Clear...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 04/18/2007, 09:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 564
Posted By biomekanic
Help with Squilla Rugosa

Well, Squilliam (as my GF dubbed him) arrived yesterday. After acclimation, he hid, no surprise.

This morning, he's out on the sandbed and I got a closer look. Squilliam is missing an eye, and...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 04/18/2007, 12:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 401
Posted By biomekanic
Chaeto doesn't really need to be lit 24/7, you...

Chaeto doesn't really need to be lit 24/7, you could just light it opposite of your main display. Mine grew better without the 24/7 lighting. I had a 5 gallon fuge/sump, and in the main section I...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 04/18/2007, 12:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,092
Posted By biomekanic
Dr Fosters and Smith has O. scyallarus listed on...

Dr Fosters and Smith has O. scyallarus listed on their website. My Squilla rugosa was quadruple bagged, the back was surrounded by peanuts and 2 heating packs tapped to the lid.
Forum: Advanced Topics 04/15/2007, 11:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 470
Posted By biomekanic
There's about 300lbs of sand in there, it's a 6"...

There's about 300lbs of sand in there, it's a 6" bed in a 75g tank.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 04/13/2007, 12:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 263
Posted By biomekanic
S Rugosa substrate?

Before I put the little bugger in, I was wondering what would be a better substrate. I have oolitic on hand, but I could easily get some CC, or would a mix be better?
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 04/13/2007, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 182
Posted By biomekanic
Good to hear. :) One thing you might try is...

Good to hear. :)

One thing you might try is to put a little bit of whatever you're feeding him in some tank water and put a drop or two into the system. If he's hungry, he'll pop out to see if...
Forum: Advanced Topics 04/13/2007, 11:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 470
Posted By biomekanic
Removing a DSB

I'm in the midst of trading off my old tank, which has a DSB I need to get rid of.

My own wet/dry vac is a 1 gallon model, a this is a 75g tank with a 6" DSB... I'd rather not rent a 5g shop vac....
Forum: Nano Reefs 04/13/2007, 10:44 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,672
Posted By biomekanic
Chiming in: So far: awesome tanks! NTotY:...

Chiming in:
So far: awesome tanks!

NTotY: How about next January?
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 04/13/2007, 10:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,276
Posted By biomekanic
Same here, before adding anything I would go over...

Same here, before adding anything I would go over it carefully. Let it sit in a clean bowl for a bit to see if any of the buggers open up. I had some on the plug of the free coral they sent me.
...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 04/12/2007, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 430
Posted By biomekanic
Maaaaybe... :D I showed the wife a pic and...

Maaaaybe... :D

I showed the wife a pic and she wanted it. I officially nominate her as Best Mantis Keeper Spouse Ever.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 04/12/2007, 02:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 430
Posted By biomekanic
They had one for sale, up to about 5 minutes ago....

They had one for sale, up to about 5 minutes ago. :D
Forum: Top Ten Ideas & Tank of the Month Nominations 01/09/2006, 11:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 61
Posted By biomekanic
Submission

Unplugging snail clogged standpipes.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/08/2005, 12:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 180
Posted By biomekanic
It's a lot easier to attempt an identification...

It's a lot easier to attempt an identification with a picture.
If you can get the tail and the inside/outside of the arms, that's even better.
Have you checked through Dr. Roy's list? It's in the...
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