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  1. justnu

    Husband brought home a surprise..............(how long will this last...?)

    Sorry I did forget to mention that this is a CLOWN trigger. <img src="graemlins//uhuh.gif" border="0" alt="[U-Huh]" /> THAT is why I am quite concerned. Thanks again.
  2. justnu

    Husband brought home a surprise..............(how long will this last...?)

    I recently started my first saltwater tank ( 150 gallon FO ) Three weeks ago, I put in 2 percula clowns (2"). I didn't realize my husband was as excited about thiese fish as I am until TODAY. He brought me a cute little yellow tang ...and.......a baby trigger! <img src="graemlins//eek.gif"...
  3. justnu

    Dominant Perc.......?

    How long does it take for percula clowns to "decide" who the dominant on is ? It's been an interesting week with my first percs. When I first put them in the tank they slapped each other for a couple minutes, THEN, locked mouths!:>) By that time I was afraid these sweet little were going to kill...
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    Two white spots on perc. clown

    I just got two perc. clowns last weekend. When I got them home I realized that one had a single white spot on the side of it's dorsal fin. But now he has the identical "spot" on the other side . It is similar to an oversized pice of salt. No irritation, not red, he's eating good (now, they were...
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    Two white spots on perc. clown

    I just got two perc. clowns last weekend. When I got them home I realized that one had a single white spot on the side of it's dorsal fin. But now he has the identical "spot" on the other side . It is similar to an oversized pice of salt. No irritation, not red, he's eating good (now, they were...
  6. justnu

    Picky Percula Clowns..........

    I just bought my first two saltwater fish on Saturday. My first fear was that they wouldn't find their food, they are so small (1 1/2") and they are in 150 gals. No problem there, they find the food they just don't want ANYTHING except frozen brineshrimp....?? They won't touch the Nutrifin...
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    In what order do I add these fish.........

    With three weeks to go before I set-up my first salt tank I'm finalizing my "wish list", but are exact on order to introduce them. Having enough space is not an issue, it is ONLY the order that I add them. (I'm not too familiar with groupers, so here goes....) 1st-Foxface. 2nd-Powder Blue AND...
  8. justnu

    155 fish only tank

    Haven't set-up my tank yet,(still holding baby koi until pond is ready.) but having being doing my homework ALL fall AND WINTER. We have the same size tank, and from all of the helpful people on this board , this is what I have come up with. Huma huma (picasso trigger) Powder Blue Tang Purple...
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    Online Ordering........HONESTLY now....

    Thank you , so far, everyone. And especially Sammystingray for your complete honesty. This is my BIG concern as well. Perfect example, I saw 3 foxface at LFS , two of them I wouldn't have taken for FREE, and the other was perfect. As for coloration, will saltwater fish (color) not improve with...
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    Online Ordering........HONESTLY now....

    I don't want to here from ONLY those that are biast to online ordering. HONESTLY how many are more satisfied with their online fish purchases, rather than from the LFS. Always reading about avoiding the skiddish ones, and obviously the ones sitting on the bottom :>)etc... But if I have them...
  11. justnu

    Harlequin Tusk.......

    What is the difference between a Harlequin Tusk from Indo -vs- a harlequin from Australia. I have seen many pics, but they don't tell you which one it is. Thanks in advance. BTW will this fish be OK with a foxface? Or will he be a bully. (150 gal)
  12. justnu

    Picasso with other fish......

    Could someone suggest a vibrant pink or red fish that would not become a snack? How about an anthia? The one I'm referring to gets to about 5". square(??male) BTW (not for this tank, but...)does anyone have a Maniatus Grouper? How does this fish do with tangs and large angels? Thanks again. ANY...
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    Picasso with other fish......

    I am just knew to saltwater, and will be setting up my first tank this spring. (150gal...very excited) I would like to have alot of colour, and I think a Huma Huma (picasso) would add alot. I'm not worried what he will do with a Powder Blue and an Annularis Angel, but my concern is with the...
  14. justnu

    Is there any way......

    This seeems to be topic of VERY biast opinions. I have askesd the question myself, without receiving many responses. MY husband and I were at LFS this past weekend and ask the purpose and function of a skimmer. He said the mixing of the water with the air forces smaller particles together, thus...
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    My sump set-up....thoughts and suggestions please

    27 hits and not one response?? PLEASE, someone must have a suggestion for me or even to let me know if I am on the right track. I have never had SW tanks before. ATLEAST explain the purpose of a protein skimmer....anyone?:> ) thanks in advance.
  16. justnu

    LIONS: Antenna-vs-Dwarf

    I have only seen these two in pics, and not very good ones. My LFS only carry Volitans on a reg.basis but could easily me one or the other. What I would like to know is which one look closest to a Volitan. The only reason I don't get the Vol. is the size. With only 1" difference between the two...
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    My sump set-up....thoughts and suggestions please

    I am completely new to this so I hope my explanations make sense, and you (all) can help me along the way. I will be setting up a fish-only tank.ONLY. No live sand, no live rock.FISH, aragonite subtrate and tufa(?)/lava rock. My tank has the overflow corner.(glass in the corner, 1" lower from...
  18. justnu

    Online-ordering.....

    Thanks for the responses everyone, and yes the FIRST price is the price from this site and the second is the price I was quoted here in Canada.Look forward to hearing more. As for the presponse form Alberta, yes, I can get a coral beauty for $50 also, but have you seen the US price for one on...
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    Online-ordering.....

    Has anyone had luck with products being shipped? Particularly fish?? Disappointing day at the pet-store yesterday. Canadian prices seem ridiculous!!! For example: This site Manitoba CANADA Clown trigger $70 250!!!? percula clown $10? 30 flame angel $40 100...
  20. justnu

    SUBTRATE for fish-only tank

    Went to pet-stores yesterday for info..and what an unbeleivable amount of MIXED info. I'm finding that it is best to post here and get informed information, rather than biast (which ever cost more) info from the owner. As mentioned I am starting a 150gal. fish-only tank soon. So I have no...
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