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  1. poniegirl

    Sea horses

    Hi Superman! If your intention is to breed seahorses, you need a taller tank. Your 20 long will be like an army cot on a honeymoon for a mating pair and success may be unlikely. The tank should be at least 2X the height of the horses, 3X would be better. They rise (float, in fact) during the...
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    What is live rock?

    Not a silly question. Live rock is simply rock that supports live organisms. The rock itself is not alive. CURED live rock is rock that has been allowed to go through a nitrogen cycle and so also carries beneficial bacteria that act as a biological filter in your system. When purchasing live...
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    Local Pet Store

    Sneak some in? Like McDonald's milkshakes in a hospital room... That or there you are buying another tank! I don't mean to make light of it, it is distressing to see something suffer..but as options go, there are only one or two.
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    Seahorses, tank mate suggestions please

    The tank should be completely NON aggressive. However you achieve that end, the horses needs will have to come first, or don't bother. I hope that doesn't sound blunt, but keep the horses, JUST them, for 6 months or so and they will show you why. They have very specific needs, food (only just...
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    Sally molted

    They leave their molts out in the open as a defense. The molt acts as a decoy to allow the crab time to hide and let their fresh shell harden. I usually leave the molt in until I see the sally out. While I have no predators, it just feels better to do..silly, I know.
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    Old Pets

    Originally Posted by psycho these are my other babies besides my fish! :happyfish I still have them too! first pic. is of my baby "copper" the second pic. is me and my husband with some friends on a ride on over 4,000. ac. of just beautiful land! and the third pic. is "Emerra" she...
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    Old Pets

    Sorry, just saw it IS a he-bird.
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    Old Pets

    Originally Posted by dmm0724 My mom has a 31 year old cockatiel......the oldest one i've ever heard of.....and he's still going strong :cheer: I want to drink the water at your Mom's house!!!!! That is amazing. I have heard 20 something as a stretch. Curious, is that bird a male?
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    Best bristleworm ERADICATOR

    Originally Posted by Quaos hi :-p That is not him : ( Peppermint hogfish is closest to the look, but with a yellow/green tail?
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    Hermit Crabs

    Originally Posted by hab2001 I currently have about 40 crabs in my tank but I'm discovering that some are dying or just missing. I found one yesterday that was out of his shell dead. All my water levels are good except for my alkanlity is a little low so I have been adding additives. I have 1...
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    Flatworm problem

    Originally Posted by krull001 you can use a six line wrasse or scooter blenny and mandrians any of them will help with the problem I agree with the wrasse only. Actually, many different types of wrasse will be effective, fairys for another example. And they will eat other foods that are...
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    So I got hit by a car last night

    Originally Posted by mrdc Soto...why does your post count stay at 18? Now it's staying at 19. And he has posted how many in this thread, alone? I say he's a scary sort. :scared: Soto, what kind of tank do you have? :thinking: 398 posts.
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    So I got hit by a car last night

    Originally Posted by mrdc Soto...why does your post count stay at 18? Now it's staying at 19. And he has posted how many in this thread, alone? I say he's a scary sort. :scared: Soto, what kind of tank do you have? :thinking:
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    WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO...New Exhaust!!!!!!

    Originally Posted by TX ReefI have a company truck that I drive to work, so Tina gets to drive the Mustang every day. Chevrolets are like a rock........they just sit there. Cracked Heads Every Valve Rattles Oil Leaks Every Time Sorry, I just couldn't help myself. :hilarious The new Cameros are...
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    Best bristleworm ERADICATOR

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    Best bristleworm ERADICATOR

    Originally Posted by Quaos I was looking to ID your Cigar Wrasse I may have found it but have no idea for sure. Check out L ! V 3 @ Q U @ R ! @ PM if you don't get that. Hoeven's Wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus) Hope this helps Good heavens, I don't even know what PM means. I would like to see...
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    Old Pets

    They do become family members so quickly. These are such amazing ages! Just think about it. Not only living your life, but, wow, :happyfish (or cat or dog or bird) also providing for these little creatures. I think it's awesome.
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    WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO...New Exhaust!!!!!!

    Okay, TX, what does Tina get? I'm thinkin' that kitten for a fuge is just so NOT going to cut it! LOVE the thought of the sound that car is going to make...but Chevy gal, here.
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    Next covention???

    I have never heard of one..have you searched? That does sound like fun!
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    SAILFIN tang Missing!

    So glad to hear! The small ones can really be Houdinis!
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