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triggerfish1976 Let me start out by saying I appreciate your information, thoughts, and comments.
BUT , I would like to clarify and correct a few of your statements. First, I started this thread to document my attempt to set up a nice SPS tank. I have never posted this is the right way, the best, or the only way, to achieve my goal. I have never posted claims of my tank being a success. I have posted that the SPS haven't been doing so great in the tank. I have also posted a number of times that my water parameter are less than perfect. If you were to ask me if I am happy with the way the tank is progressing, I would say NO I doubt if I will be able to have the SPS tank I originally envisioned. Was I aware that tangs will turn aggressive, NO . I've kept various tangs in different tanks for the past three years and have never had that happen, other thank possibly with the introduction of a new fish. My tank is a work in progress and this thread is my way of sharing it with other readers. I don't believe that I have posted a list of the fish that I have lost, but it's probably not as long as you think. I don't have any reason to hide the failures or fudge numbers. I've probably made more mistakes than most and if I can help someone from making the same mistake, then it is worth it. My failures out number my successes. But I have given up or stopped working at improving the situations. You made some other comments that I would like to address at a later time. Got to head off to work.
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I don't mean to be harsh when I say this but it appears that you still have a lot to learn about the "basic" aspects of marine husbandry. I myself am still learning as well but I also try and gain enough knowledge about husbandry before I take on an endeavors equal to what you have done thus far instead of risking the well being of so many fish in an effort to prove a point. I think that it is disturbing that so many people that have posted on this thread do not understand the true behavioral traits of tangs and other fish. I have always thought it to be common knowledge that many tangs are territorial but it appears that I am mistaken. |
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Hey Chuck...I would think that replacing a portion of the sand every 6 months may be a better idea, but I haven't worked with theh Pentair filters personally.
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jnarowe, how much do you recommend on replacing every six months? if the tank has been set up for only 6 months, do you recommend on waiting a year or so?
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No waiting. Not for me. More about this subject in my thread later today.
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I am still learning, but my experiences are different from your therories about the demise of my new tank. Does that mean I am right, maybe not, only time will tell. What is your background other than a reef junkie. Are you studying to be a marine biologist? Can you reference specific articles to back up what you are talking about? I think that you should start a thread specifically detailing your knowledge of tangs so that others that are not following this thread may learn from your vast knowledge of this subject. I would guess that Tangs would be one of the more common fish found in private aquariums. I think that there must be a large number of people on this forum that would benefit from your information. Finally, I am not trying to prove a point to you, or anyone else on this forum.
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I think you're also missing the train regarding the scientific data. There has been several books and articles written by many acomplished hobbyists like Scott Michaels and Robert Fenner just to name a few. These articles are based on actual hobbyists experiences including their own and are not generated from some scientific study performed in a lab. These two examples are only a tip of the iceberg when it comes to the general resources available regarding the subject at hand. Here is a good starting point for information regarding tang husbandry. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/fishindex3.htm |
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i for a fact have had and witnissed no less than 8 aquariums where a yellow and purple tang coexist peacefully and grown to full adult sizes after years in an aquarium. in fact, goodwin9 showed you a tank of his where he has had 17 tangs for almost 3 years with no deaths due to aggression. if you can't fathom that your way is not the ONLY way, perhaps you should quit posting on this forum and go back to aquariumpros.ca with your gospel rather than "trying" to ridicule anyone who doesn't agree with the way you do things. likewise, i can't state that in a nicer way Last edited by clekchau; 08/12/2007 at 12:43 PM. |
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You do know what happens when you assume, right?
It's good that you've had pleasant experiences with tang aggression and stocking tolerances. I fear that we are missing a part of the picture here on Goodwin9's tank. Perhaps there have already been unreported deaths due to aggression, misidentified deaths labelled as something else when they could be aggression related, or even perhaps the are dieing before aggression becomes an issue. We've already seen one instance that sounds more like aggression although it was labelled as playing. As I asked before; what is your current total livestock, how is your coral polyp extension, and have you had anyone else test your levels to ensure that your readings are accurate? Remember he has corals that are an animal as well so they deserve the proper environment and not treated as 'an experiment'. Every fish can be different as can every tank and the manor in which they get there. However, when you go down certain paths the end result can usually be foreseen. Just because it hasn't happened to you doesn't mean it generally wont nor is it something you should have done to begin with. Again, I feel that we aren't seeing the whole story here.
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Let me throw the first stone then.
"as it too often can/does lead to catastrophic loss, but it can be done." Can and should are two different things. Many can do it but very few should.
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however, you can see that goodwin isn't some rookie with his first 55 gallon aquarium and 8 tangs noobie, he has some serious tanks, equipment and puts alot of time. if anyone should, obviously it would be HIM. also, not only did he state that he has 17 tangs in a 470 for years, he has pictures of it and i think even a webcam to show you, yet you guys are still not satisfied. |
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Lets just say I know more to this story than what Chuck is telling everyone. He should answer my questions so everyone is on the same page.
IMO he still has alot to learn before he should be attempting this. His other tanks are prime example to the 'level' he is at within this hobby (IE the ray tank) however he now seems to be willing to listen. Only time will tell if he heeds the advice given.
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like jnarowe said, his tank is more of a fowlr with corals thrown in to see what will work , IN MY OPINION he has all the necessary experience, knowledge and equipment to make it work. in my opinion, if anyone "should" try it, it would be him.
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With your mockery post, I can easily see that there isn't anything that I or any experienced hobbyist can say to change your (or Goodwin9's) view on fish husbandry.
Goodwin has found short term 'success', and has documented it every step of the way. Those who aspire to do the same setup can only wow themselves into thinking that if someone has 'proven' that they can do it, so can they too. Then when someone questions the ethics behind this setup, this person's point of view is immediately dismissed. This is due to selfish reasoning and denial. That prompts (defensive) rude comments and rebuttals of opinion (with very little personal experience) from those who aspire to build a tank like Goodwin's. Therefore, since I can't change people's perception on what is wrong with this setup... I can hope that some day when your fish start to kill each other and your tank's parameters are through the roof you remember this thread and advice given. I just hope that you are not the person who lives in denial and keeps buying new fish for those which have died (due to your poor husbandry). Ignorance is not a good thing in this hobby. Quote:
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I'm sure that won't be necessary as Chuck will more than likely tell all of us his mortality rate (fish and coral), current stock list (fish and coral), current PO4 (with an independent reference), current nitrate (also with a independent reference), and current ammonia (also with a independent reference).
Give us the real current numbers so we can gauge the tanks health and possible future.
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If you have issues with my shark & ray tank, they should be posted on that thread as I have no sharks or rays in the tank in this thread.
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Thanks but unfortunately it's not your permission I need. The others are the ones that need to consent.
Do you not have current tests and death/stock lists?
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Temperature: 78 degrees F +/- 1.0 Salinity: 1.025 pH: low 8.2 high 8.4 NO2: undetectable NO3: undetectable NH3: undetectable NH4: undetectable PO4: undetectable Ca: 440ppm Alk: 9 – 10 DKH Have I obtained these targets..NO Are all my corals growing like weeds..NO I don't consider those answers to be an indication that every thing is fine and dandy in my tank. Can you show me where I have posted that it was? You've pointed out that you feel I have too many fish. Maybe that could be one of the reasons I haven't been able to reach targeted water parameters. Maybe I feed too much? Maybe there is a flaw in design and equipment I use for the filtraton for the tank. Lots of things to look at and take into consideration. I haven't stopped working on this tank and six months is a little period of time to predict success or failure of a tank IMO.
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My lord this is completely ridicoulous. The guys has been doing it for some years now you dont like it then say it and leave it be enough is enough hes gonna do what he wants to do anyway. Hes a grown man and has the will to make up his own mind. If he believes his taks will do fine then he's gonna do it his way. Saya your peace and leave. You are ruining a great thread. I wouldn't do it myself either. But he has and he has been successful doing it.
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Look at it this way.. I am done trying to talk to anyone by Chuck.
Chuck, if you want advice, let me know. I will be more than happy in helping you out. BUT, remember that what you want and what you can have are completely different things. The rest of you, please don't involve me in any of your discussion as I am tired of typing out the same thing over and over. Thank you.
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