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  1. michaeltx

    Do I need to quarantine a Cleaner Shrimp?

    Quote: Originally Posted by tirtza Will the QT you described be able to be set up when in use and then taken apart when not in use? ( if you have the room you can keep it going as long as you plan new purchases so that its ready to go when you find something you want to get. more details in...
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    Why are the forums slowing down so much?

    Quote: Originally Posted by smartorl First, does this belong here? No it does not. The original thread with the back and forth has been locked all other posts on this will be deleted as it should not spill out past the other thread. Please lets stay on topic the current direction of this thread...
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    Guides for New Hobbyists

    we will in no way tell anyone that wants to post information that they have done themselves not to post it and share it. As long as its good information that backed be back up. It is up to the reader and member either to open it or not or to comment on any page or post. With that being said...
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    FOTW or FOTM suggestions and feedback

    actually thats what the COTW is a coral of the week. I wanted to get one area started before moving to the next one. Rainbow why would I stop someone that wanted to take part in this. The only thing is that it has to be accurate information and current and wrote by you/ Snake if you wanted to...
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    Guides for New Hobbyists

    Quote: Originally Posted by Flower Moderator took me seriously.....Like Darth is the only entertainment around here. Not to seriously LOL I had not had any sleep when I wrote that ;-Þ Mike
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    Guides for New Hobbyists

    Quote: Originally Posted by Flower Snake...we won't have anything to talk about. If you cover all of that info, this site would become a info only and move on type of place. All any of us do is share our methods, you are making so we won't need to do that. Noobs can just access what they need...
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    FOTW or FOTM suggestions and feedback

    Some of you may remember the FOTW and COTW threads from back then. I would like to start it up again. So here is what I am looking for. 1) Suggestions on what you would to see a write up on. 2)some members that are willing to put a little work in and do a write up and one of the...
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    Questions on sand

    Quote: Originally Posted by BTLDreef . Have you tried a smaller power head? Maybe the one you're trying is too powerful That would be what I would look at and the placement in the tank. what power heads and tank size do you have. Mike
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    Why are the forums slowing down so much?

    Quote: Originally Posted by 2Quills Situations like this are a huge turn off about this site for me...https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/387819/thermos-frag-swap Over moderation for no good reason is a real mood killer for a lot of folks. Sorry about that I must have missed updating that post...
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    Questions about Diatoms and Algae on Tongan Branch rock

    are you rinsing the food before adding it to the tank. If not that adds nutrients to the tank and can cause it have an outbreak. when doing the W/C you want to get the water as close to tank temp as possible. Diatoms are the skeletal remains of a microscopic critter that lives in our tanks. All...
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    "normal" appearance of Yellow Tang

    Not a problem feel free to stick around and post any questions that you may have. tell us some more about your setup and what your plans are for the tank, Mike
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    Quantum Leap

    There are a lot of old shows that I miss and they keep canceling the decent ones that they are coming up with now can not win for loosing with TV. Mike
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    "normal" appearance of Yellow Tang

    yeah pictures would help but what it sounds like is the hiding coloration that they adopt at night to keep hidden from predators and color back up once the daylight starts. welcome to the board. Mike
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    RE-Stocking the 54G

    I know right its one of those oooo I want one of those ohh but that one is much better but it wont go with this one okay I will get this one not that one and then O but that one is even better and on and on and on LOL
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    Coral, is it DECOR?

    Quote: Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 Waffle house tonight! I'm really excited!!! :D YUM! uggh YUCK been there done that for years LOL anyway corals and decor. I can see that because you can not pick them up and pet them and all but at the same time we do in general like to show them off...
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    RE-Stocking the 54G

    I did forget to add that they all need to be added at the same time even if you choose to go with 2 and either get a distinct male and a distinct female if they are left alone for to long the females become the males and they will fight for dom. and territory in the tank. I have been trying to...
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    RE-Stocking the 54G

    The flasher wrasses do better in small groups one male and 2 females. The male will flash more to impress the 2 females and they will generally stay together traveling through the tank in a small school. I had 3 in my 55 gallon along with several other fish and all did great. Mike
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    Turbos eating Zoos?

    Have you looked into your tank at night with a red lens. There might be a pred. in your tank that is nocturnal.? Mike
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    Just wondering why do you go through all the time and money to maintain your aquariums

    I just wanna win the lotto to have my dream tank. until then I like to look at my box-o-water and watch the things grow and since of accomplishment of look what I have done and sit enjoy my trip to the reef I have never had ;-)
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    putting rock in my new tank setup

    I got it moved for ya. and looks like you have found the answers to your questions. keep us updated on your tank and progress. Its always interesting to watch a new tank being born. Mike
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