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Today, 12:08 AM
I can't speak authoritatively on it as I have no experience with this, but I know I certainly would not put a tank in my media room. The fish jump...
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05-20-2013, 10:42 PM
Ditto what Cliff said. You really shouldn't be adding any stock until you have good water parameters - have you done any testing of your water? If...
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05-20-2013, 07:02 PM
Really like the look of the new tank. Am interested on seeing the scrubber build as well...
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05-20-2013, 06:44 PM
What you'll find with an overstocked 10 gal, is that your stock will die off to what your tank, and the fish natures, can handle. You'll end up with...
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05-20-2013, 01:57 PM
IMO a sword tail is too large of a fish for a ten gal...adult size is 4", and they are a pretty active fish. You didn't mention the sex of the fish,...
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05-20-2013, 02:17 AM
Holy smokes just spent like the last 30 minutes with a lump in my throat. "Hachi - A Dogs Tale".
Very nice (and based on a true) story but have a...
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05-20-2013, 02:15 AM
Well, I woulda said this fish was in fine health, I was more thinking that the crab mighta got it at night when they are more active and fish are...
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05-19-2013, 03:58 PM
What are the chances that my emerald ate my tailspot blenny?
The tailspot went missing a couple weeks back, no body anywhere, which happens a lot...
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05-19-2013, 03:30 PM
Ditto that!
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05-18-2013, 10:02 PM
I've heard a general rule for SW is 10gal/fish...but the temperament of your fish is key. Territorial aggressive fish are a true pain in a tank with...
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05-18-2013, 09:54 PM
Not really trying to sway you to try a reef - it can certainly be a challenge, not to mention a bit dear to start up, but keep in mind you don't have...
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05-12-2013, 06:38 PM
My tank only grows glass algae when my bulbs get old - when did you last change your bulbs?
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05-11-2013, 04:11 PM
Mine paired quite young and they were only about 2.5 - 3" long at the time. Eggs didn't come til they were a bit over 3" tho.
The darker, colour...
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05-11-2013, 04:07 PM
obviously people keep a beta in 5gal tanks, some even get a ten gal and put in a divider and keep a betta on each side.
If you can eke out some room...
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05-09-2013, 01:58 AM
I have only have a small number of yoyos as well (4). 3 of them hang somewhat together, one is odd man out. He is also the smallest. I have never...
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05-07-2013, 11:54 PM
I'd be surprised if you got any...I sold mine for a toonie to folks from my reef club. Or trade for frags.
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05-07-2013, 11:01 PM
Ditto that. And get used to having to remove them, once they start splitting they are pretty regular at it.
I've been told that if I had done...
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05-07-2013, 02:09 AM
Busy day for me. out of the house early for a hairdressers appt, then met my friend Jen for lunch, then hustle to Sobeys to grab supper, then on...
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05-07-2013, 01:55 AM
From almost taking the tank down, back to full stock and now new lights.
My mh bulb was due for replacing and the T8s alongside it weren't far...
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05-06-2013, 04:06 PM
Those should be fine. I think the difference between 10 and 12 k is just a matter of how white people prefer their tank to look. They both grow...
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05-06-2013, 01:30 PM
Watched Fire With Fire and Man on a Ledge.
Both good action flicks, with Man on a Ledge offering a few laughs along with the action and more...
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05-06-2013, 01:01 PM
If it ain't broke, don't fix it...
Without knowing what corals you are keeping, its impossible to tell if you have enough lighting for them. ...
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05-06-2013, 12:21 AM
Mine never retracted to split, but that doesn't mean that yours isn't.
Just wanted to chime in that I don't think it looks all that bad yet, either,...
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05-06-2013, 12:11 AM
good god no, no need to start over just because things look to be going too well!
Your LFS should be able to test your water for you and confirm...
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